Begonia

Zinnia

About Begonia and Zinnia

Begonia

Zinnia

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Color

Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl

Dome

Height

6.00 cm15.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

1.25 cm15.00 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

0"0"

0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Diligently

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

5.505.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur

Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Begonias are popular ornamental plants with colorful flowers and textured leaves.

Origin

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

Mexico

Interesting Facts of

The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".

Zinnia is derived from German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn's name and is the state flower of USA(Indiana).
Spanish call it mal de ojos which means sickness of the eye.

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

individuality and fancifulness

Astrological Flower

Poppy

Birth Month Flower

January - February

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Cures Constipation

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer

Culinary Uses

Salads, Teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Indoor Plant

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching

Family

Common Name

Begonia

Tribe

Begoniaceae » Begonieae

Scientific Name

Rosa

Zinnia Elegans

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Genus

Number of Species

150022

3 25000

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Information about Begonia and Zinnia

Flowers play an important role in our life. Flowers for Occasions are used for expressing feelings or for the purpose of beautification. Every flower, due to different shape, structure, and fragrance has a different personality. Get all information about Begonia and Zinnia in the sections below.

Begonia and Zinnia color

Begonia and Zinnia come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Begonia and Zinnia color meaning in this section. For example Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Pink - Sensitivity and Love,Yellow - Happiness and Friendship, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Green - Prosperity and Optimism. Begonia is Bowl in shape and has Floral fragrance whereas Dome shaped Zinnia has fragrance.

More facts about Begonia and Zinnia

You must be eager to know more facts about Begonia and Zinnia. Did you know Begonia has originated in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America while Zinnia has originated in Mexico. One of the Interesting Facts about Begonia and Zinnia is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Begonia and Zinnia Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Begonia and Zinnia uses in this section. Begonia and Zinnia have many medicinal properties. Besides, Begonia is given on special occasions like Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding whereas Zinnia on Thanksgiving Day, Wedding. Begonia and Zinnia also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Begonia and Zinnia Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Begonia and Zinnia Family classification here. Begonia and Zinnia belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyte super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.