Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Slopes, Woods
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
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
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
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
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 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
Leafminer
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Emetic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Repellent, Used as insect repellent
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 tricoccum
Common Name
Fortune Salmon Tuberous Begonia, Tuberous Begonia
Ramps, Wild Leek
In Hindi
tuberous बिगोनिया
Wild Leek
In German
Knollenbegonie
wilder Lauch
In French
Bégonia tubéreux
Leek sauvage
In Spanish
Begonia tuberosa
puerro silvestre
In Greek
Οζώδους Begonia
άγρια Πράσο
In Portuguese
tuberosa Begonia
Leek selvagem
In Polish
Begonia guzowate
Dziki Leek
In Latin
Morbus Begonia
Leek Wild
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Asparagales
Family
Begoniaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Tuberous Begonia and Wild Leek
Wondering what are the properties of Tuberous Begonia and Wild Leek? We provide you with everything About Tuberous Begonia and Wild Leek. Tuberous Begonia doesn't have thorns and Wild Leek doesn't have thorns. Also Tuberous Begonia does not have fragrant flowers. Tuberous Begonia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Wild Leek 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 Wild Leek and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tuberous Begonia and Wild Leek
Season and care of Tuberous Begonia and Wild Leek is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberous Begonia and Wild Leek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberous Begonia season is Summer and Fall and Wild Leek season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberous Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Wild Leek is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tuberous Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Leek is Neutral.
Tuberous Begonia and Wild Leek Physical Information
Tuberous Begonia and Wild Leek physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberous Begonia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Wild Leek height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Tuberous Begonia and Wild Leek are as follows:
Tuberous Begonia flower color: Salmon
Tuberous Begonia leaf color: Green
Wild Leek flower color: Gold
- Wild Leek leaf color: Light Green
Care of Tuberous Begonia and Wild Leek
Care of Tuberous Begonia and Wild Leek 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 Leek 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 Wild Leek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.