Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Ball Red, Bicola, Brandy, Derby
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
Balanced, soluble fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale
Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Powdery mildew, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Whiteflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, salivation, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Mass in beds
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for mass plantings
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM scherzerianum
BEGONIA 'Senator Pink'
Common Name
Flamingo Flower
Fibrous Begonia, Senator Pink Begonia, Wax Begonia
In Hindi
राजहंस फूल
Wax Begonia
In German
Flamingoblume
Wachs- Begonie
In French
flamant rose fleur
Wax Begonia
In Spanish
flamenco flor
Begonia de cera
In Greek
Flamingo λουλούδι
Wax Begonia
In Portuguese
flamingo flor
Wax Begonia
In Polish
flamingo kwiat
Wosk Begonia
In Latin
flos Flamingo
Cera Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Cucurbitales
Family
Araceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Flamingo Flower and Wax Begonia
Season and care of Flamingo Flower and Wax Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Flamingo Flower and Wax Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flamingo Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wax Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flamingo Flower is Loam, Sand and for Wax Begonia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flamingo Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wax Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Flamingo Flower and Wax Begonia Physical Information
Flamingo Flower and Wax Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Flamingo Flower height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Wax Begonia height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Flamingo Flower and Wax Begonia are as follows:
Flamingo Flower flower color: Not Available
Flamingo Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wax Begonia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Wax Begonia leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Flamingo Flower and Wax Begonia
Care of Flamingo Flower and Wax Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flamingo Flower pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Wax Begonia pruning is done Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally. In summer Flamingo Flower 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.
