Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Ball Red, Bicola, Brandy, Derby
  
Habitat
All sorts of environments
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Acicular
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
  
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
  
Balanced, soluble fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Powdery mildew, Stem rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
  
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
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Butterflies, Whiteflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Diarrhea, salivation, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Borders, Mass in beds
  
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
  
Used for mass plantings
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
  
BEGONIA 'Senator Pink'
  
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
  
Fibrous Begonia, Senator Pink Begonia, Wax Begonia
  
In Hindi
Pelargonium
  
Wax Begonia
  
In German
Pelargonium
  
Wachs- Begonie
  
In French
Pelargonium
  
Wax Begonia
  
In Spanish
Pelargonium
  
Begonia de cera
  
In Greek
Pelargonium
  
Wax Begonia
  
In Portuguese
pelargônio
  
Wax Begonia
  
In Polish
Pelargonium
  
Wosk Begonia
  
In Latin
Pelargonium
  
Cera Begonia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Geraniales
  
Cucurbitales
  
Family
Geraniaceae
  
Begoniaceae
  
Genus
Pelargonium
  
Begonia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Wax Begonia
Season and care of Pelargonium and Wax Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Wax Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wax Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Wax Begonia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Wax Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Pelargonium and Wax Begonia Physical Information
Pelargonium and Wax Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Wax Begonia height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Wax Begonia are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Wax Begonia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Wax Begonia leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Pelargonium and Wax Begonia
Care of Pelargonium and Wax Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wax Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.