the wax begonia (begonia semperflorens) is a very popular garden plant which also can be used indoor. there are a lot of cultivars available, with green or reddish colored leaves and pink, white or red flowers. the easy to care plant is native to brazil.
care
the wax begonia does best on a bright to light shaded place with partial sun in the morning and/or evening. the green leaved cultivars are also growing in shade.
it can be planted in a regular potting soil which can be mixed with a part of coarse sand.
keep it moist but not wet and avoid overwatering such as drying out completely. the drying of the soil’s surface will be tolerated.
a half diluted water soluble fertilizer can be given monthly in spring/summer and every six to eight weeks in fall/winter. if placed colder at this time, begonia semperflorens don’t need to be fed.
it can be placed at room temperature throughout the year with a winter minumum of 15 °c/59 °f.
propagation
the wax begonia can be propagated by seeds or cuttings.
