BEGONIA X SEMPERFLORENS-CULTORUM BOTANICAL NAME BEGONIA X SEMPERFLORENS-CULTORUM
PRONUNCIATION be - GO - nee - ah
COMMON NAME Wax Begonia
FAMILY Begoniaceae
Life Cycle Annual
Growth Habit Bedding plant
Height and Width Size ranges from 6”-2 feet tall and wide
ARRANGEMENT Alternate
LEAF Ovate Shape Length 1 1/2” Width 1 1/2”
VEINS Pinnate
MARGIN Serrated and hairy
COMPOSITION Simple
FLOWER Summer - autumn Pink, red or white
FRUIT Insignificant except for propagation
EXPOSURE Sun Part shade Shade
GROWTH Rapid
USE House plant Bedding plant
DESCRIPTION Fibrous rooted Cultivars - many with varying foliage, flower, and growth habits
CULTURAL PRACTICES 62 degrees F. Propagation by stem cuttings and seed
NATIVE OF: Brazil
REFERENCES Exotica