Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Salmon
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Avoid during Pregnancy
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
Antihydrotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Fortune Salmon'
LIPPIA graveolens
Common Name
Fortune Salmon Tuberous Begonia, Tuberous Begonia
Mexican Oregano
In Hindi
tuberous बिगोनिया
Lippia graveolens
In German
Knollenbegonie
Mexikanischer Oregano
In French
Bégonia tubéreux
Lippia graveolens
In Spanish
Begonia tuberosa
Lippia graveolens
In Greek
Οζώδους Begonia
Lippia graveolens
In Portuguese
tuberosa Begonia
Lippia graveolens
In Polish
Begonia guzowate
Lippia graveolens
In Latin
Morbus Begonia
Lippia graveolens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Lamiales
Family
Begoniaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tuberous Begonia and Mexican Oregano
Season and care of Tuberous Begonia and Mexican Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberous Begonia and Mexican Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberous Begonia season is Summer and Fall and Mexican Oregano season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberous Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tuberous Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tuberous Begonia and Mexican Oregano Physical Information
Tuberous Begonia and Mexican Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberous Begonia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Tuberous Begonia and Mexican Oregano are as follows:
Tuberous Begonia flower color: Salmon
Tuberous Begonia leaf color: Green
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tuberous Begonia and Mexican Oregano
Care of Tuberous Begonia and Mexican Oregano 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 Mexican Oregano 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 Mexican Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.