Begonia x semperflorens-coltorum | Wax Begonia, Bedding Begonia | Flower
Begonia x semperflorens-coltorum belongs to the plant family BEGONIACE and Genus Begonia This Flower prefers Moist soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Partial to full shade
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Begonia x semperflorens-coltorum does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Begonia x semperflorens-coltorum so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Begonia x semperflorens-coltorum wax begonia,bedding begonia is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
This very tender plant can only survive nighttime temperatures of 40 Fahrenheit. Begonia x semperflorens-coltorum needs summer days with high heat. The optimal soil texture for Wax begonia (also known as bedding begonia) is one that is fertile. Partial to full shade is needed for this plant to do its best. It does well in moist soils.
Begonia x semperflorens-coltorum will under good growing conditions survive and prosper between 3 and10 years.
Begonia x semperflorens-coltorum is a perennial. Leaves: Wax begonia (locally known in some parts as bedding begonia) has variegated leaves. This plant has glossy round leaves. Flowers: This species has a never-ending show of flower clusters. This long flowering plant is in bloom from April through October. Flowers are often found in such colors as red, white or pink.
Begonia x semperflorens-coltorum | Wax Begonia, Bedding Begonia is classed as a flowering plant specimen. The flower's principle colouring is red,white,pink. If the flower has other colours these flower accent colors would be described as … . Secondary color or not the flower is described as: a never-ending show of flower clusters
In the Northern Hemisphere Begonia x semperflorens-coltorum starts to bloom around 04,01 blooming stops about 10,31
This specimen plant will normally never grow higher than 1' 4" feet will have an overall spread somewhere between ... not specified on this plants page
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