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

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