Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Ball Red, Bicola, Brandy, Derby
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
secondary forest, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced, soluble fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Powdery mildew, Stem rot
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Whiteflies
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, salivation, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Mass in beds
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used for mass plantings
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Senator Pink'
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Common Name
Fibrous Begonia, Senator Pink Begonia, Wax Begonia
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Wax Begonia
golden lotus
In German
Wachs- Begonie
golden lotus
In French
Wax Begonia
golden lotus
In Spanish
Begonia de cera
golden lotus
In Greek
Wax Begonia
golden lotus
In Portuguese
Wax Begonia
golden lotus
In Polish
Wosk Begonia
golden lotus
In Latin
Cera Begonia
golden lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Zingiberales
Family
Begoniaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Wax Begonia and Golden Lotus
Season and care of Wax Begonia and Golden Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Wax Begonia and Golden Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wax Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wax Begonia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wax Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral.
Wax Begonia and Golden Lotus Physical Information
Wax Begonia and Golden Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Wax Begonia height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Wax Begonia and Golden Lotus are as follows:
Wax Begonia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Wax Begonia leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Bronze
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
- Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Wax Begonia and Golden Lotus
Care of Wax Begonia and Golden Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wax Begonia pruning is done Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally and Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wax Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.