Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Ball Red, Bicola, Brandy, Derby
it is a type of geranium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Balanced, soluble fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Powdery mildew, Stem rot
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Whiteflies
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, salivation, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Mass in beds
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for mass plantings
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Senator Pink'
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Fibrous Begonia, Senator Pink Begonia, Wax Begonia
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Wax Begonia
Zonal Geranium
In German
Wachs- Begonie
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Wax Begonia
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Begonia de cera
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Wax Begonia
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Wax Begonia
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Wosk Begonia
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Cera Begonia
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Geraniales
Family
Begoniaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Wax Begonia and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Wax Begonia and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Wax Begonia and Zonal Geranium. Wax Begonia doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wax Begonia and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Wax Begonia and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Wax Begonia and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wax Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wax Begonia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wax Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Wax Begonia and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Wax Begonia and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Wax Begonia height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Wax Begonia and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Wax Begonia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Wax Begonia leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Bronze
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Wax Begonia and Zonal Geranium
Care of Wax Begonia and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wax Begonia pruning is done Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Wax Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.