Wax Begonia, Fibrous-Rooted Begonia
Begonia semperflorens-cultorum
Perennials
Often treated as an annual plant in our region, wax begonia provides colorful clusters of flowers and glossy foliage for shaded landscapes or bright interiors.
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Begonia semperflorens-cultorum Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Begonia semperflorens-cultorum |
| Common Name: | wax begonia fibrous-rooted begonia |
| Family: | Begoniaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | herbaceous perennial treated as an annual beds & borders, container plantings, hanging baskets |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | rounded |
| Height: | 6 - 18 inches |
| Spread: | 6 - 12 inches |
| Foliage: | glossy green or bronze, ovate leaves succulent stems with prominent nodes medium-textured foliage |
| Flower: | white, pink, or red flowers in axillary clusters |
| Bloom Period: | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | partial shade - full shade use bronze foliage varieties in semi-shade situations |
| Water: | medium water requirement |
| Soil: | well-drained, loose, moist, soil with high organic matter |
| Heat Tolerance: | medium heat tolerance |
| USDA Zone: | zones 9 - 11 |
| Native Range: | South America |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | drip irrigation reduces moisture on leaves and the potential for rot as an interior plant: bright, indirect light and allow soil to dry between waterings propagation by stem cuttings or leaf cuttings |
| Pests & Pathology: | susceptible to root rot and crown rot |
| Additional Notes: | good edging or massing plant for shade most are F1 hybrids |
TTU Plant Resources
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Address
Texas Tech University, Department of Plant and Soil Science, Box 42122, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
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Email
Melanie.Jackson@ttu.edu