Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Melanesia
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Salmon
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Medium
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
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
antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Fortune Salmon'
BREYNIA disticha
Common Name
Fortune Salmon Tuberous Begonia, Tuberous Begonia
Snow Bush
In Hindi
tuberous बिगोनिया
बर्फ बुश
In German
Knollenbegonie
Schnee Bush
In French
Bégonia tubéreux
neige Bush
In Spanish
Begonia tuberosa
nieve Bush
In Greek
Οζώδους Begonia
χιόνι Μπους
In Portuguese
tuberosa Begonia
neve de Bush
In Polish
Begonia guzowate
Śnieg Bush
In Latin
Morbus Begonia
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Euphorbiales
Family
Begoniaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Antidesmatoideae
Season and Care of Tuberous Begonia and Snow Bush
Season and care of Tuberous Begonia and Snow Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberous Begonia and Snow Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberous Begonia season is Summer and Fall and Snow Bush season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberous Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Snow Bush is Loam while the PH of soil for Tuberous Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tuberous Begonia and Snow Bush Physical Information
Tuberous Begonia and Snow Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberous Begonia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tuberous Begonia and Snow Bush are as follows:
Tuberous Begonia flower color: Salmon
Tuberous Begonia leaf color: Green
Snow Bush flower color: Green
- Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Care of Tuberous Begonia and Snow Bush
Care of Tuberous Begonia and Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.