Wax Begonia
Common Name: Wax Begonia
Species Name: Begonia (Semperflorens-Cultorum Hybrids)
Family Name: Begoniaceae
Examples of Wax Begonia Begonia (Semperflorens-Cultorum Hybrids)
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Brazil |
| Sun Preference | Partial |
| Susceptibility | Botrytis, leaf spots, stem rot, powdery mildew, mealy bugs and thrips |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 1-foot diameter, 1-foot height
- Leaves: Fleshy stem of bronze to green color
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Moist, well-drained |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| Notes | Perennial used as an annual; poisonous; tolerant of heat and drought |