Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Hybrid origin
Caribbean, South America
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Salmon
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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 Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
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
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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, 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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Asthma
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Fortune Salmon'
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Fortune Salmon Tuberous Begonia, Tuberous Begonia
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
tuberous बिगोनिया
सीताफल
In German
Knollenbegonie
Zuckerapfel
In French
Bégonia tubéreux
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Begonia tuberosa
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Οζώδους Begonia
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
tuberosa Begonia
Pinha
In Polish
Begonia guzowate
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Morbus Begonia
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Magnoliales
Family
Begoniaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Tuberous Begonia and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Tuberous Begonia and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Tuberous Begonia and Sugar Apple. Tuberous Begonia doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Tuberous Begonia does not have fragrant flowers. Tuberous Begonia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tuberous Begonia and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Tuberous Begonia and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberous Begonia and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberous Begonia season is Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberous Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tuberous Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tuberous Begonia and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Tuberous Begonia and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberous Begonia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tuberous Begonia and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Tuberous Begonia flower color: Salmon
Tuberous Begonia leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Tuberous Begonia and Sugar Apple
Care of Tuberous Begonia and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Tuberous Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.