Botanical Name: Begonia semperflorens
Common Name: Wax Begonia, Bedding Begonia Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character perennial used as annual Habit of Growth: Overall Shape clumping, compact, slightly spreading plant with waxy, rounded foliage. Branches succulent – root system fibrous and spreading Height 4" - 18" Spread 6" - 24" Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure in/outdoor bright light indoors; light shade outdoors Soil prefers a slightly acid; well-drained soil; add peat Hardiness tender – used as an annual in cold weather areas Morphology: Leaves simple, palmate, rounded, margins sparsely hairy; highly variable in color/size/variegation; green to bronze; dia. 2-6", base oblique. Flowers variable in color/size/doubling of petals; 1/2" - 1 1/2" diameter, red, white, pink – usually in cymes Fruit small fleshy capsule (berrylike), 3-angled, filled with seed Propagation: hybrids often by seed; leaf/vein/stem cuttings, division Usage: used for summer and fall color in beds, hanging baskets, containers, etc. Useful in shade, half-shade or full sun in cool areas – sometimes used in bright indoor landscapes. Landscape Care: Watering likes ample watering – keep soil moist – brighter sun areas may require daily water Fertilizing 1/2 strength 2x/month or slow release feeding Pruning may be pinched for compactness; remove spent flowers Pests/Diseases snails and slugs Special Conditions/Other bronzed leaf varieties tolerate more sun Origin: hybrid Family: Begoniaceae Notes: |
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