Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light 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
Long Narrow
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Fortune Salmon'
ALLIUM vineale
Common Name
Fortune Salmon Tuberous Begonia, Tuberous Begonia
Wild Garlic
In Hindi
tuberous बिगोनिया
लहसुन
In German
Knollenbegonie
Knoblauch
In French
Bégonia tubéreux
Ail
In Spanish
Begonia tuberosa
Ajo
In Greek
Οζώδους Begonia
σκόρδο
In Portuguese
tuberosa Begonia
alho
In Polish
Begonia guzowate
czosnek
In Latin
Morbus Begonia
allium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Liliales
Family
Begoniaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Tuberous Begonia and Wild Garlic
Season and care of Tuberous Begonia and Wild Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberous Begonia and Wild Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberous Begonia season is Summer and Fall and Wild Garlic season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberous Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Wild Garlic is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tuberous Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Garlic is Neutral.
Tuberous Begonia and Wild Garlic Physical Information
Tuberous Begonia and Wild Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberous Begonia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Wild Garlic height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Tuberous Begonia and Wild Garlic are as follows:
Tuberous Begonia flower color: Salmon
Tuberous Begonia leaf color: Green
Wild Garlic flower color: Gold
- Wild Garlic leaf color: Light Green
Care of Tuberous Begonia and Wild Garlic
Care of Tuberous Begonia and Wild Garlic 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 Wild Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Wild Garlic needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.