Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Herbs, Perennial
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
South-Eastern Asia
  
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Semi desert, Wet forest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12 - 9
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Salmon
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
  
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
  
Full Sun, 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 away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
  
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
  
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Fortune Salmon'
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
Common Name
Fortune Salmon Tuberous Begonia, Tuberous Begonia
  
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
  
In Hindi
tuberous बिगोनिया
  
अडुळसा, अडुसा
  
In German
Knollenbegonie
  
Indisches Lungenkraut
  
In French
Bégonia tubéreux
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Spanish
Begonia tuberosa
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Greek
Οζώδους Begonia
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Portuguese
tuberosa Begonia
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Polish
Begonia guzowate
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Latin
Morbus Begonia
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cucurbitales
  
Scrophulariales
  
Family
Begoniaceae
  
Acanthaceae
  
Genus
Begonia
  
Justicia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Justicieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Acanthoideae
  
Season and Care of Tuberous Begonia and Malabar nut
Season and care of Tuberous Begonia and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberous Begonia and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberous Begonia season is Summer and Fall and Malabar nut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberous Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tuberous Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tuberous Begonia and Malabar nut Physical Information
Tuberous Begonia and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberous Begonia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Tuberous Begonia and Malabar nut are as follows:
Tuberous Begonia flower color: Salmon
Tuberous Begonia leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tuberous Begonia and Malabar nut
Care of Tuberous Begonia and Malabar nut 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 Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.