Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Asia, India
Types
Ball Red, Bicola, Brandy, Derby
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Balanced, soluble fertilizer
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Powdery mildew, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Whiteflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, salivation, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Mass in beds
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used for mass plantings
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Senator Pink'
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Fibrous Begonia, Senator Pink Begonia, Wax Begonia
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
Wax Begonia
बरमूडा घास
In German
Wachs- Begonie
Bermuda Gras
In French
Wax Begonia
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
Begonia de cera
Grama
In Greek
Wax Begonia
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
Wax Begonia
grama Bermuda
In Polish
Wosk Begonia
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
Cera Begonia
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Cyperales
Family
Begoniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Begonia
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Chlorideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wax Begonia and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Wax Begonia and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Wax Begonia and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wax Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wax Begonia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wax Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wax Begonia and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Wax Begonia and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Wax Begonia height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Wax Begonia and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Wax Begonia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Wax Begonia leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Bronze
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Wax Begonia and Bermuda Grass
Care of Wax Begonia and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wax Begonia pruning is done Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally and Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Wax Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.