Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
South Africa
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Asparagus setaceus, Asparagus 'Sprengeri', Asparagus meyeri
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Salmon
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut back old stems to the ground, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced garden plant fertilizer, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Abdominal pain, Dermatitis, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Fortune Salmon'
ASPARAGUS densiflorus 'Sprengeri Compacta'
Common Name
Fortune Salmon Tuberous Begonia, Tuberous Begonia
Asparagus Fern, Compact Asparagus Fern, Sprenger's Asparagus Fern
In Hindi
tuberous बिगोनिया
Asparagus Fern Plant
In German
Knollenbegonie
Spargel Farnanlage
In French
Bégonia tubéreux
Asperges Fern Plante
In Spanish
Begonia tuberosa
Planta del helecho de espárragos
In Greek
Οζώδους Begonia
Σπαράγγια Fern Plant
In Portuguese
tuberosa Begonia
Espargos Planta Fern
In Polish
Begonia guzowate
Szparagi Fern roślin
In Latin
Morbus Begonia
Asparagus Fern Plant Families
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Asparagales
Family
Begoniaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tuberous Begonia and Asparagus Fern
Season and care of Tuberous Begonia and Asparagus Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberous Begonia and Asparagus Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberous Begonia season is Summer and Fall and Asparagus Fern season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberous Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus Fern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tuberous Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Asparagus Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tuberous Begonia and Asparagus Fern Physical Information
Tuberous Begonia and Asparagus Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberous Begonia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Asparagus Fern height is 60.96 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Tuberous Begonia and Asparagus Fern are as follows:
Tuberous Begonia flower color: Salmon
Tuberous Begonia leaf color: Green
Asparagus Fern flower color: White
- Asparagus Fern leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Tuberous Begonia and Asparagus Fern
Care of Tuberous Begonia and Asparagus Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tuberous Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Asparagus Fern pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Tuberous Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.