Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Italy, Southern Europe, western Balkans
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Islands, Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Salmon
Lavender, Light Blue, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Asthma, Cough, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Fortune Salmon'
CAMPANULA pyramidalis
Common Name
Fortune Salmon Tuberous Begonia, Tuberous Begonia
Chimney Bellflower
In Hindi
tuberous बिगोनिया
Chimney Bellflower
In German
Knollenbegonie
Schornstein Glockenblume
In French
Bégonia tubéreux
cheminée Bellflower
In Spanish
Begonia tuberosa
Chimenea Bellflower
In Greek
Οζώδους Begonia
καμινάδα καμπανούλα
In Portuguese
tuberosa Begonia
chaminé Bellflower
In Polish
Begonia guzowate
komin Bellflower
In Latin
Morbus Begonia
caminorum purgatores Bellflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Asterales
Family
Begoniaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Tuberous Begonia and Chimney Bellflower
Wondering what are the properties of Tuberous Begonia and Chimney Bellflower? We provide you with everything About Tuberous Begonia and Chimney Bellflower. Tuberous Begonia doesn't have thorns and Chimney Bellflower doesn't have thorns. Also Tuberous Begonia does not have fragrant flowers. Tuberous Begonia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Chimney Bellflower has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Tuberous Begonia and Chimney Bellflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tuberous Begonia and Chimney Bellflower
Season and care of Tuberous Begonia and Chimney Bellflower is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberous Begonia and Chimney Bellflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberous Begonia season is Summer and Fall and Chimney Bellflower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberous Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Chimney Bellflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Tuberous Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Chimney Bellflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Tuberous Begonia and Chimney Bellflower Physical Information
Tuberous Begonia and Chimney Bellflower physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberous Begonia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Chimney Bellflower height is 120.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tuberous Begonia and Chimney Bellflower are as follows:
Tuberous Begonia flower color: Salmon
Tuberous Begonia leaf color: Green
Chimney Bellflower flower color: Lavender, Light Blue and White
- Chimney Bellflower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tuberous Begonia and Chimney Bellflower
Care of Tuberous Begonia and Chimney Bellflower 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 Chimney Bellflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tuberous Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chimney Bellflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.