Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Ball Red, Bicola, Brandy, Derby
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Balanced, soluble fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Powdery mildew, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Whiteflies
Allergy
Nasal Congestion
Diarrhea, salivation, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Mass in beds
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used for mass plantings
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Bidens alba
BEGONIA 'Senator Pink'
Common Name
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
Fibrous Begonia, Senator Pink Begonia, Wax Begonia
In Hindi
Bidens
Wax Begonia
In German
Bidens
Wachs- Begonie
In French
Bidens
Wax Begonia
In Spanish
Bidens
Begonia de cera
In Greek
Bidens
Wax Begonia
In Portuguese
Bidens
Wax Begonia
In Polish
Bidens
Wosk Begonia
In Latin
Bidens
Cera Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cucurbitales
Family
Asteraceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Coreopsideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bidens and Wax Begonia
Season and care of Bidens and Wax Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Bidens and Wax Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bidens season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wax Begonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bidens is Loam, Sand and for Wax Begonia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bidens is Neutral and for Wax Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Bidens and Wax Begonia Physical Information
Bidens and Wax Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm whereas Wax Begonia height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bidens and Wax Begonia are as follows:
Care of Bidens and Wax Begonia
Care of Bidens and Wax Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Wax Begonia pruning is done Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally. In summer Bidens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wax Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.