Wax Begonia
Begonia × semperflorens-cultorum
Family: Begoniaceae
Wax Begonia grows in partial shade to filtered sun and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate; avoid waterlogged soil.
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How to Grow Wax Begonia
Wax Begonia growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade to filtered sun, soil conditions listed as Rich, moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-6.5, and Moderate; avoid waterlogged soil water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-11 perennial; annual elsewhere. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Wax Begonia as 14-28 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow; needs light to germinate. Days to maturity are listed as 100-140 days to flowering.
Plant Overview
Wax Begonia (Begonia × semperflorens-cultorum) is listed in the Begoniaceae family and categorized as a flower with a tender perennial commonly grown as an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0197
- Family
- Begoniaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Tender perennial commonly grown as an annual
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Wax Begonia is listed for partial shade to filtered sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate; avoid waterlogged soil. The database soil reference is Rich, moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-11 perennial; annual elsewhere.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-11 perennial; annual elsewhere
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to filtered sun
- Soil
- Rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-6.5
- Water needs
- Moderate; avoid waterlogged soil
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-28 days and the seed depth is Surface sow; needs light to germinate. The listed time to maturity is 100-140 days to flowering. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-28 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow; needs light to germinate
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 100-140 days to flowering
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.