Wax begonia Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Wax begonia (Begonia x semperflorens-coltorum) is a compact, bushy plant with dark green and bronze leaves that blooms in summer and fall. Some people think of this plant as a houseplant and place it outdoors, but it is actually good as an indoor plant. However, this begonia plant is slow-growing and takes several months to flower.
Common Name |
Wax begonia
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Begonia x semperflorens-coltorum
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Genus
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Begonia
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Family
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Begoniaceae
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Order
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Cucurbitales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Wax begonia Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Wax begonia.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Wax begonia needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Wax begonia needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Wax begonia Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Wax begonia to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
68°F
to 100°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Wax begonia prefers High humidity levels, between 40% and 70%. |
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Wax begonia Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Wax begonia. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Wax begonia plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Wax begonia Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Wax begonia plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
Dark Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Wax begonia toxic to pets? |
Yes
Wax begonia can cause oral irritation and swelling if ingested by pets. |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Wax begonia Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Wax begonia, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Wax begonia Native Region |
Find out where the Wax begonia plant originated. |
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Country |
South America
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