Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Ball Red, Bicola, Brandy, Derby
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Reddish Plum
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Barbed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Balanced, soluble fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
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
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Butterflies, Whiteflies
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, salivation, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Borders, Mass in beds
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Fibre
Used for mass plantings
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BROMELIA
BEGONIA 'Senator Pink'
Common Name
Heart-of-Flame
Fibrous Begonia, Senator Pink Begonia, Wax Begonia
In Hindi
Heart-of-flame
Wax Begonia
In German
Herz -of -Flame
Wachs- Begonie
In French
Coeur-de- flamme
Wax Begonia
In Spanish
Corazón de la llama
Begonia de cera
In Greek
Καρδιά - of- Φλόγα
Wax Begonia
In Portuguese
Coração -de- Chama
Wax Begonia
In Polish
Heart- of- Płomień
Wosk Begonia
In Latin
Cor - de - flamma
Cera Begonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Cucurbitales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Heart of Flame and Wax Begonia
Wondering what are the properties of Heart of Flame and Wax Begonia? We provide you with everything About Heart of Flame and Wax Begonia. Heart of Flame has thorns and Wax Begonia doesn't have thorns. Also Heart of Flame does not have fragrant flowers. Heart of Flame has allergic reactions like Not Available and Wax Begonia has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Heart of Flame and Wax Begonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Heart of Flame and Wax Begonia
Season and care of Heart of Flame and Wax Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Heart of Flame and Wax Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heart of Flame season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wax Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heart of Flame is Not Available and for Wax Begonia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heart of Flame is Not Available and for Wax Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Heart of Flame and Wax Begonia Physical Information
Heart of Flame and Wax Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Heart of Flame height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Wax Begonia height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Heart of Flame and Wax Begonia are as follows:
Heart of Flame flower color: Reddish Plum
Heart of Flame leaf color: Dark Green
Wax Begonia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Wax Begonia leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Heart of Flame and Wax Begonia
Care of Heart of Flame and Wax Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heart of Flame pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wax Begonia pruning is done Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally. In summer Heart of Flame 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.