Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Silver Lace, Cirrus
  
Ball Red, Bicola, Brandy, Derby
  
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Warmer regions
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple
  
Pink, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Silver
  
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Silver
  
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Silver
  
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Irregular
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally
  
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Balanced, soluble fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, White mold
  
Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Powdery mildew, Stem rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
  
Butterflies, Whiteflies
  
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
  
Diarrhea, salivation, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Borders, Mass in beds
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used for mass plantings
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CENTAUREA cineraria
  
BEGONIA 'Senator Pink'
  
Common Name
Silver dust
  
Fibrous Begonia, Senator Pink Begonia, Wax Begonia
  
In Hindi
डस्टी मिलर
  
Wax Begonia
  
In German
Dusty Miller
  
Wachs- Begonie
  
In French
Dusty Miller
  
Wax Begonia
  
In Spanish
Dusty Miller
  
Begonia de cera
  
In Greek
Dusty Miller
  
Wax Begonia
  
In Portuguese
Dusty Miller
  
Wax Begonia
  
In Polish
Dusty Miller
  
Wosk Begonia
  
In Latin
Dusty Cicero
  
Cera Begonia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Anthophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Cucurbitales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Begoniaceae
  
Genus
Centaurea
  
Begonia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Cynareae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Carduoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Dusty Miller and Wax Begonia
Season and care of Dusty Miller and Wax Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Dusty Miller and Wax Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dusty Miller season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wax Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dusty Miller is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wax Begonia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dusty Miller is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wax Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Dusty Miller and Wax Begonia Physical Information
Dusty Miller and Wax Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Dusty Miller height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Wax Begonia height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Dusty Miller and Wax Begonia are as follows:
Dusty Miller flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
Dusty Miller leaf color: Blue Green and Silver
Wax Begonia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Wax Begonia leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Dusty Miller and Wax Begonia
Care of Dusty Miller and Wax Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dusty Miller pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Wax Begonia pruning is done Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally. In summer Dusty Miller 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.