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About Weeping Pussy Willow and Begonia


About Begonia and Weeping Pussy Willow


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Tender Perennial   

Origin
Europe, Western Asia   
Hybrid origin   

Types
Not Available   
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia   

Number of Varieties
2   
99+
1600   
9

Habitat
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy   
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9   
9-15   

AHS Heat Zone
9-5   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
180.00 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Silver   
Pink, Salmon   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Green   
Tan   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Red, Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Red, Dark Green, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblong   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Spring   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings   
Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil   
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
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
Use nitrogen rich soil   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Blight, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew   
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Borers, Caterpillar, Lacebugs, Not Available   
Not Available   

Allergy
Severe allergen   
Asthma   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes   
Beautification   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic   
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling   

Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge, used for making charcoal, Used to make leather   
Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border   
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
SALIX caprea 'Kilmarnock'   
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'   

Common Name
Pussy Willow, Weeping Pussy Willow   
Begonia, Richmond Begonia   

In Hindi
Weeping Pussy Willow   
बिगोनिया   

In German
Weinend Salweide   
Begonie   

In French
Weeping Willow Pussy   
Begonia   

In Spanish
Llorando sauce de gatito   
Begonia   

In Greek
Κλάμα Μουνί Willow   
μπιγκόνια   

In Portuguese
Chorando Borrazeira   
Begônia   

In Polish
Płacząca Pussy Willow   
Begonia   

In Latin
Pussy flentes salices   
Begonia   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Salicales   
Cucurbitales   

Family
Salicaceae   
Begoniaceae   

Genus
Salix   
Begonia   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
1795   
11

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Properties of Weeping Pussy Willow and Begonia

Wondering what are the properties of Weeping Pussy Willow and Begonia? We provide you with everything About Weeping Pussy Willow and Begonia. Weeping Pussy Willow doesn't have thorns and Begonia doesn't have thorns. Also Weeping Pussy Willow does not have fragrant flowers. Weeping Pussy Willow has allergic reactions like Severe allergen and Begonia has allergic reactions like Severe allergen. 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 Weeping Pussy Willow and Begonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Weeping Pussy Willow and Begonia

Season and care of Weeping Pussy Willow and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Pussy Willow and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Pussy Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Pussy Willow is Loam and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Pussy Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.

Weeping Pussy Willow and Begonia Physical Information

Weeping Pussy Willow and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Pussy Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Weeping Pussy Willow and Begonia are as follows:

Care of Weeping Pussy Willow and Begonia

Care of Weeping Pussy Willow and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Pussy Willow pruning is done 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 Weeping Pussy Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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