Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
California
Types
Ball Red, Bicola, Brandy, Derby
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
Balanced, soluble fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Powdery mildew, Stem rot
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Whiteflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, salivation, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
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
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Used for mass plantings
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Senator Pink'
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Fibrous Begonia, Senator Pink Begonia, Wax Begonia
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Wax Begonia
Matilija Poppy
In German
Wachs- Begonie
Matilija Poppy
In French
Wax Begonia
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Begonia de cera
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Wax Begonia
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Wax Begonia
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Wosk Begonia
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Cera Begonia
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Papaverales
Family
Begoniaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Wax Begonia and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Wax Begonia and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Wax Begonia and Matilija Poppy. Wax Begonia doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wax Begonia and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Wax Begonia and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Wax Begonia and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wax Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wax Begonia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wax Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Wax Begonia and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Wax Begonia and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Wax Begonia height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Wax Begonia and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Wax Begonia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Wax Begonia leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Bronze
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Wax Begonia and Matilija Poppy
Care of Wax Begonia and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wax Begonia pruning is done Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Wax Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.