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What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tender Perennial  
Shrubs  

Origin
-  
Asia, Northeastern Europe  

Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia  
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold  

Number of Varieties
1600  
11
13  
99+

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15  
3-9  

AHS Heat Zone
12-1  
9-2  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Clump-Forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.50 cm  
99+
2.50 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm  
99+
1.50 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Salmon  
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Tan  
Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green  
Dark Green  

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

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

Leaf Color in Winter
Green  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped  
Ovate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Well drained  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Indeterminate  
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
-  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting  
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply  
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Well drained  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full 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  
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots  

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  
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Yes  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
-  
Butterflies  

Allergy
Asthma  
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification  
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling  
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling  

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Leaves  

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant  
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical  
-  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'  
Chrysanthemums  

Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia  
Chrysanths  

In Hindi
बिगोनिया  
Chrysanthemums  

In German
Begonie  
Chrysanthemen  

In French
Begonia  
Chrysanthèmes  

In Spanish
Begonia  
Crisantemos  

In Greek
μπιγκόνια  
χρυσάνθεμα  

In Portuguese
Begônia  
Crisântemos  

In Polish
Begonia  
Chryzantemy  

In Latin
Begonia  
Chrysanthemums  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Cucurbitales  
Asterales  

Family
Begoniaceae  
Asteraceae  

Genus
Begonia  
Chrysanthemum  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
-  

Tribe
-  
Anthemideae  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
1795  
15
50  
99+

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Difference Between Begonia and Chrysanthemum

If you are confused whether Begonia or Chrysanthemum are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Begonia and Chrysanthemum Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Begonia are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Chrysanthemum fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Begonia and Chrysanthemum if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Begonia and Chrysanthemum

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Begonia and Chrysanthemum. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Begonia and Chrysanthemum as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Begonia is Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula and Swelling whereas of Chrysanthemum is Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure and Swelling. Begonia has beauty benefits as follows: while Chrysanthemum has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Begonia vs Chrysanthemum

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Begonia vs Chrysanthemum and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Begonia are Asthma whereas of Chrysanthemum have Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives and Skin rash respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Begonia has no showy fruits and Chrysanthemum has no showy fruits. Also Begonia is flowering and Chrysanthemum is flowering. You can compare Begonia and Chrysanthemum facts and facts of other plants too.

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