Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Salmon
White, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals
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
Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Fortune Salmon'
ORNITHOGALUM balansae
Common Name
Fortune Salmon Tuberous Begonia, Tuberous Begonia
Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
tuberous बिगोनिया
Star-of-Bethlehem
In German
Knollenbegonie
Stern -of- Bethlehem
In French
Bégonia tubéreux
Star- de - Bethléem
In Spanish
Begonia tuberosa
Estrella de Belen
In Greek
Οζώδους Begonia
Star- of- Βηθλεέμ
In Portuguese
tuberosa Begonia
Star of -Bethlehem
In Polish
Begonia guzowate
Star- of- Betlejem
In Latin
Morbus Begonia
Star of Bethlehem ,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Liliales
Family
Begoniaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Begonia
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ornithogaloideae
Properties of Tuberous Begonia and Star-of-Bethlehem
Wondering what are the properties of Tuberous Begonia and Star-of-Bethlehem? We provide you with everything About Tuberous Begonia and Star-of-Bethlehem. Tuberous Begonia doesn't have thorns and Star-of-Bethlehem doesn't have thorns. Also Tuberous Begonia does not have fragrant flowers. Tuberous Begonia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Star-of-Bethlehem 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 Star-of-Bethlehem and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tuberous Begonia and Star-of-Bethlehem
Season and care of Tuberous Begonia and Star-of-Bethlehem is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberous Begonia and Star-of-Bethlehem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberous Begonia season is Summer and Fall and Star-of-Bethlehem season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberous Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tuberous Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tuberous Begonia and Star-of-Bethlehem Physical Information
Tuberous Begonia and Star-of-Bethlehem physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberous Begonia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Tuberous Begonia and Star-of-Bethlehem are as follows:
Tuberous Begonia flower color: Salmon
Tuberous Begonia leaf color: Green
Star-of-Bethlehem flower color: White, Light Green and Silver
- Star-of-Bethlehem leaf color: Green
Care of Tuberous Begonia and Star-of-Bethlehem
Care of Tuberous Begonia and Star-of-Bethlehem 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 Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Tuberous Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Star-of-Bethlehem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.