Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
China
  
Types
Ball Red, Bicola, Brandy, Derby
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
  
gardens
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
  
Cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
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
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Powdery mildew, Stem rot
  
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Whiteflies
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, salivation, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
  
Rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Mass in beds
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Used for mass plantings
  
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
  
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, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Senator Pink'
  
Rosa henryi
  
Common Name
Fibrous Begonia, Senator Pink Begonia, Wax Begonia
  
Rosa henryi
  
In Hindi
Wax Begonia
  
Rosa henryi
  
In German
Wachs- Begonie
  
Rosa henryi
  
In French
Wax Begonia
  
Rosa henryi
  
In Spanish
Begonia de cera
  
Rosa henryi
  
In Greek
Wax Begonia
  
Rosa henryi
  
In Portuguese
Wax Begonia
  
Rosa henryi
  
In Polish
Wosk Begonia
  
Rosa henryi
  
In Latin
Cera Begonia
  
Rosa henryi
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cucurbitales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Begoniaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Begonia
  
Rosa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Wax Begonia and Rosa Henryi
Season and care of Wax Begonia and Rosa Henryi is important to know. While considering everything about Wax Begonia and Rosa Henryi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wax Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rosa Henryi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wax Begonia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rosa Henryi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wax Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Rosa Henryi is Acidic, Neutral.
Wax Begonia and Rosa Henryi Physical Information
Wax Begonia and Rosa Henryi physical information is very important for comparison. Wax Begonia height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Rosa Henryi height is 100.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Wax Begonia and Rosa Henryi are as follows:
Wax Begonia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Wax Begonia leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Bronze
Rosa Henryi flower color: White
- Rosa Henryi leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Wax Begonia and Rosa Henryi
Care of Wax Begonia and Rosa Henryi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wax Begonia pruning is done Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally and Rosa Henryi 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 Rosa Henryi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.