Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum
Wax Begonia
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Wax Begonia (Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum) - Description
Also known as the Wax Begonia, this is probably the Begonia that comes to mind when thinking of this species. Keep these Begonias fairly protected from afternoon sun to maintain it's mahogany colored, spoon shaped foliage. They are also very sensitive to the frost, so if you live in zone 7 or lower you can bring this inside or use as an annual. It's long lasting blooms are red, pink, and white.
Wax Begonia (Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum) - Blooming
There are many different types of flowers in this Genus, but the largest of them all are in the tuberous Begonia class. Begonias come in almost all colors except for blue.
Wax Begonia (Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum) - Growth
Most Begonias do best indoors or in greenhouses as potted plants as they do well with moderate temperatures and humidity. There are several types of Begonias with different growing patterns: cane-type, hardy, Hiemalis (Rieger), multiflora, rex, rhizomatous, semperflorens, shrub like, trailing or climbing, and tuberous Begonias. Although there's a wide variety of Begonia, types they all prefer bright indirect light or filtered sun.
Wax Begonia (Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum) - Planting
Propagation is done most from leaf, stem or rhizome cuttings. They can be grown from seed, but the seeds are extremely small (has been described as dust-like).
Wax Begonia (Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum) - Pest
Plants that prefer humid conditions are often time subject to fungal diseases and Begonias are no exception. Powdery mildew can be a problem.
Wax Begonia (Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum) - Soil and irrigation
Do best with light, fast draining soils. The soil should be kept moist at all times, but never soggy for very long.
