Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Salmon
White, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, 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
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
No pruning needed
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Fortune Salmon'
ARUM italicum
Common Name
Fortune Salmon Tuberous Begonia, Tuberous Begonia
Italian Arum, Lords-and-Ladies
In Hindi
tuberous बिगोनिया
इतालवी एरम
In German
Knollenbegonie
Italienisch Arum
In French
Bégonia tubéreux
Arum italienne
In Spanish
Begonia tuberosa
Arum italiana
In Greek
Οζώδους Begonia
Ιταλικά Arum
In Portuguese
tuberosa Begonia
Arum italiano
In Polish
Begonia guzowate
włoski Arum
In Latin
Morbus Begonia
Italian Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Alismatales
Family
Begoniaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Tuberous Begonia and Italian Arum
Wondering what are the properties of Tuberous Begonia and Italian Arum? We provide you with everything About Tuberous Begonia and Italian Arum. Tuberous Begonia doesn't have thorns and Italian Arum doesn't have thorns. Also Tuberous Begonia does not have fragrant flowers. Tuberous Begonia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Italian Arum 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 Italian Arum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tuberous Begonia and Italian Arum
Season and care of Tuberous Begonia and Italian Arum is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberous Begonia and Italian Arum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberous Begonia season is Summer and Fall and Italian Arum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberous Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Italian Arum is Loam while the PH of soil for Tuberous Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Italian Arum is Acidic, Neutral.
Tuberous Begonia and Italian Arum Physical Information
Tuberous Begonia and Italian Arum physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberous Begonia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Italian Arum height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tuberous Begonia and Italian Arum are as follows:
Tuberous Begonia flower color: Salmon
Tuberous Begonia leaf color: Green
Italian Arum flower color: White, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Italian Arum leaf color: White and Green
Care of Tuberous Begonia and Italian Arum
Care of Tuberous Begonia and Italian Arum 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 Italian Arum pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Tuberous Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Arum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.