Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Salmon
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
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
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Wildlife
Allergy
Asthma
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
along a porch, deck or patio
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
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Fortune Salmon'
LEVISTICUM officinale
Common Name
Fortune Salmon Tuberous Begonia, Tuberous Begonia
Lovage
In Hindi
tuberous बिगोनिया
Levisticum Officinale
In German
Knollenbegonie
Liebstöckel
In French
Bégonia tubéreux
livèche
In Spanish
Begonia tuberosa
lovage
In Greek
Οζώδους Begonia
λεβιστικό
In Portuguese
tuberosa Begonia
lovage
In Polish
Begonia guzowate
lubczyk
In Latin
Morbus Begonia
ligusticum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Apiales
Family
Begoniaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tuberous Begonia and Levisticum Officinale
Season and care of Tuberous Begonia and Levisticum Officinale is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberous Begonia and Levisticum Officinale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberous Begonia season is Summer and Fall and Levisticum Officinale season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberous Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Levisticum Officinale is Loam while the PH of soil for Tuberous Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tuberous Begonia and Levisticum Officinale Physical Information
Tuberous Begonia and Levisticum Officinale physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberous Begonia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tuberous Begonia and Levisticum Officinale are as follows:
Tuberous Begonia flower color: Salmon
Tuberous Begonia leaf color: Green
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tuberous Begonia and Levisticum Officinale
Care of Tuberous Begonia and Levisticum Officinale 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 Levisticum Officinale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tuberous Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Levisticum Officinale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.