Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Salmon
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
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 or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Fortune Salmon'
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Fortune Salmon Tuberous Begonia, Tuberous Begonia
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
tuberous बिगोनिया
Sikalemen
In German
Knollenbegonie
Zyklamen
In French
Bégonia tubéreux
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Begonia tuberosa
Ciclamen
In Greek
Οζώδους Begonia
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
tuberosa Begonia
Cíclame
In Polish
Begonia guzowate
Cyklamen
In Latin
Morbus Begonia
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Cucurbitales
Ericales
Family
Begoniaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Tuberous Begonia and Cyclamen
Season and care of Tuberous Begonia and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberous Begonia and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberous Begonia season is Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberous Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Tuberous Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Tuberous Begonia and Cyclamen Physical Information
Tuberous Begonia and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberous Begonia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Tuberous Begonia and Cyclamen are as follows:
Tuberous Begonia flower color: Salmon
Tuberous Begonia leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Tuberous Begonia and Cyclamen
Care of Tuberous Begonia and Cyclamen 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 Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, 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 Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.