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What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tender Perennial  
Tender Perennial  

Origin
Hybrid origin  
Caribbean  

Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia  
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla  

Number of Varieties
1600  
9
120  
37

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  
Forest edges, Woods  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15  
9-10  

AHS Heat Zone
12-1  
10-9  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
16, 17, 23, 24  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Arching/Fountain-shaped  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.50 cm  
99+
45.70 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm  
99+
45.70 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Salmon  
Orange Red  

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available  
Not Available  

Fruit Color
Tan  
Not Available  

Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green  
Purple, Dark Green  

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

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

Leaf Color in Winter
Green  
Unknown  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped  
Long Linear  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  

Bloom Time
Indeterminate  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  

Tolerances
Not Available  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

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

Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

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  
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, 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  
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust  

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  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
Yes  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
Not Available  
Hummingbirds  

Allergy
Asthma  
Asthma, Hay fever  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Not Available  
Not Available  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Unknown  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling  
Not Available  

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Flowers, Fruits  

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant  
Not Available  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'  
FUCHSIA triphylla  

Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia  
Fuchsia  

In Hindi
बिगोनिया  
फ्यूशिया  

In German
Begonie  
Fuchsie  

In French
Begonia  
Fuchsia  

In Spanish
Begonia  
Fucsia  

In Greek
μπιγκόνια  
φουξία  

In Portuguese
Begônia  
Fúcsia  

In Polish
Begonia  
Fuksja  

In Latin
Begonia  
Fuchsia  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Dicotyledonae  

Order
Cucurbitales  
Myrtales  

Family
Begoniaceae  
Onagraceae  

Genus
Begonia  
Fuchsia  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Not Available  
Not Available  

Subfamily
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
1795  
11
108  
99+

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Difference Between Begonia and Fuchsia

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

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Importance of Begonia and Fuchsia

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Begonia and Fuchsia. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Begonia and Fuchsia 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 Fuchsia is Not Available. Begonia has beauty benefits as follows: Not Available while Fuchsia has beauty benefits as follows: Not Available.

Compare Facts of Begonia vs Fuchsia

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 Fuchsia 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 Fuchsia have Asthma and Hay fever respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Begonia has no showy fruits and Fuchsia has no showy fruits. Also Begonia is flowering and Fuchsia is flowering. You can compare Begonia and Fuchsia facts and facts of other plants too.

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