Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Caribbean
Types
Ball Red, Bicola, Brandy, Derby
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Balanced, soluble fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Powdery mildew, Stem rot
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Whiteflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, salivation, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Mass in beds
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for mass plantings
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Senator Pink'
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Fibrous Begonia, Senator Pink Begonia, Wax Begonia
Fuchsia
In Hindi
Wax Begonia
फ्यूशिया
In German
Wachs- Begonie
Fuchsie
In French
Wax Begonia
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Begonia de cera
Fucsia
In Greek
Wax Begonia
φουξία
In Portuguese
Wax Begonia
Fúcsia
In Polish
Wosk Begonia
Fuksja
In Latin
Cera Begonia
Fuchsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Cucurbitales
Myrtales
Family
Begoniaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Wax Begonia and Fuchsia
Wondering what are the properties of Wax Begonia and Fuchsia? We provide you with everything About Wax Begonia and Fuchsia. Wax Begonia doesn't have thorns and Fuchsia doesn't have thorns. Also Wax Begonia does not have fragrant flowers. Wax Begonia has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, salivation, Swelling in mouth and Vomiting and Fuchsia has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, salivation, Swelling in mouth and Vomiting. 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 Wax Begonia and Fuchsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wax Begonia and Fuchsia
Season and care of Wax Begonia and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Wax Begonia and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wax Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wax Begonia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wax Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Wax Begonia and Fuchsia Physical Information
Wax Begonia and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Wax Begonia height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Wax Begonia and Fuchsia are as follows:
Wax Begonia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Wax Begonia leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Bronze
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Wax Begonia and Fuchsia
Care of Wax Begonia and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wax Begonia pruning is done Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Wax Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.