Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Ball Red, Bicola, Brandy, Derby
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
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
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced, soluble fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Powdery mildew, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Whiteflies
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, salivation, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Mass in beds
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for mass plantings
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
NEOREGELIA
BEGONIA 'Senator Pink'
Common Name
Neoregelia
Fibrous Begonia, Senator Pink Begonia, Wax Begonia
In Hindi
Neoregelia
Wax Begonia
In German
Neoregelia
Wachs- Begonie
In French
Neoregelia
Wax Begonia
In Spanish
neoregelia
Begonia de cera
In Greek
neoregelia
Wax Begonia
In Portuguese
neoregelia
Wax Begonia
In Polish
Neoregelia
Wosk Begonia
In Latin
Neoregelia
Cera Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
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 Neoregelia and Wax Begonia
Wondering what are the properties of Neoregelia and Wax Begonia? We provide you with everything About Neoregelia and Wax Begonia. Neoregelia has thorns and Wax Begonia doesn't have thorns. Also Neoregelia does not have fragrant flowers. Neoregelia 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 Neoregelia and Wax Begonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Neoregelia and Wax Begonia
Season and care of Neoregelia and Wax Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Neoregelia and Wax Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Neoregelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wax Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Neoregelia is Sand and for Wax Begonia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Neoregelia is Not Available and for Wax Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Neoregelia and Wax Begonia Physical Information
Neoregelia and Wax Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Neoregelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Wax Begonia height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Neoregelia and Wax Begonia are as follows:
Neoregelia flower color: Not Available
Neoregelia leaf color: Not Available
Wax Begonia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Wax Begonia leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Neoregelia and Wax Begonia
Care of Neoregelia and Wax Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Neoregelia 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 Neoregelia 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.