Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China
Hybrid origin
Types
Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Mountains, Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fertilizers
9-9-6
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Skin Disorders, Skin irritation
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TULIPA
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Tulip
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप
बिगोनिया
In Spanish
tulipán
Begonia
In Greek
τουλίπα
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Tulipa
Begônia
In Polish
Tulipan
Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Cucurbitales
Family
Liliaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Tulip and Begonia
Season and care of Tulip and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip season is Spring and Begonia season is Spring. The type of soil for Tulip is Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip is Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Tulip and Begonia Physical Information
Tulip and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tulip and Begonia are as follows:
Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum and Bronze
Tulip leaf color: Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Tulip and Begonia
Care of Tulip and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Tulip needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.