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Begonia x semperflorens cultorum
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Begonia x semperflorens cultorum

Wax Begonia

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Compact herbaceous perennial featuring waxy leaves and continuous blooms. Popular bedding plant suitable for indoor culture in bright spots.
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Plant Details

Common Name Wax Begonia
Family Begoniaceae
Genus Begonia
Species X Semperflorens-Cultorum
Variety Cultorum Group
Origin South America
Blooming Foliage and flowers, blooms year-round with sufficient light
Leaf Color Green to Bronze/Purple
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining peat-based potting mix amended with perlite or vermiculite

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; reduce frequency in winter dormancy periods

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light; morning sun tolerated but protect from harsh midday rays to prevent leaf scorch

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth (April-Sept)

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Pruning

Pinch back leggy stems and deadhead spent flowers to encourage bushier growth

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Spider Mite Thrip Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 8 months
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Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Oct
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 81°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 65%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 18000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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