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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial
Fruit

Origin

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Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
etrog

Number of Varieties

16005
0 40000
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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-159-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-1
12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm240.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.50 cm180.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Salmon
White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan
Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped
Ovate elongated

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, 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
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma
Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
CITRUS medica

Common Name

Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Citron

In Hindi

बिगोनिया
नीबू

In German

Begonie
Zitrone

In French

Begonia
Citron

In Spanish

Begonia
Cidra

In Greek

μπιγκόνια
Κίτρο

In Portuguese

Begônia
cidra

In Polish

Begonia
Cytryna

In Latin

Begonia
Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Cucurbitales
Sapindales

Family

Begoniaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Begonia
Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

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Citreae

Subfamily

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Aurantioideae

Number of Species

17957
1 27800
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Difference Between Begonia and Citron

If you are confused whether Begonia or Citron 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 Citron Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Begonia are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Citron fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Begonia and Citron if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Begonia and Citron

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Begonia and Citron. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Begonia and Citron 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 Citron is Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions and Recovering internal injuries. Begonia has beauty benefits as follows: while Citron has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Begonia vs Citron

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 Citron 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 Citron have Mild Allergen respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Begonia has no showy fruits and Citron has showy fruits. Also Begonia is flowering and Citron is not flowering . You can compare Begonia and Citron facts and facts of other plants too.