Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Europe, Western Asia
  
Types
Ball Red, Bicola, Brandy, Derby
  
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
  
Humid climates, moist forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
9-5
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,219.20 cm
  
34
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Spring, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Fall, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Balanced, soluble fertilizer
  
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Powdery mildew, Stem rot
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Whiteflies
  
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, salivation, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
  
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Mass in beds
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used for mass plantings
  
Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Senator Pink'
  
PYRUS communis
  
Common Name
Fibrous Begonia, Senator Pink Begonia, Wax Begonia
  
Pear
  
In Hindi
Wax Begonia
  
नाशपाती
  
In German
Wachs- Begonie
  
Birne
  
In French
Wax Begonia
  
Poire
  
In Spanish
Begonia de cera
  
Pera
  
In Greek
Wax Begonia
  
Αχλάδι
  
In Portuguese
Wax Begonia
  
Pera
  
In Polish
Wosk Begonia
  
Gruszka
  
In Latin
Cera Begonia
  
Orbis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cucurbitales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Begoniaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Begonia
  
Pyrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Maleae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Amygdaloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Wax Begonia and Pear
Season and care of Wax Begonia and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Wax Begonia and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wax Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wax Begonia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Wax Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
Wax Begonia and Pear Physical Information
Wax Begonia and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Wax Begonia height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Wax Begonia and Pear are as follows:
Care of Wax Begonia and Pear
Care of Wax Begonia and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wax Begonia pruning is done Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally and Pear pruning is done 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.