Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
South America, Brazil
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
not available
  
Ball Red, Bicola, Brandy, Derby
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical regions
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Red
  
Pink, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs
  
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
  
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
  
Balanced, soluble fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
  
Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Powdery mildew, Stem rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Butterflies, Whiteflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Diarrhea, salivation, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Borders, Mass in beds
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
  
Used for mass plantings
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta
  
BEGONIA 'Senator Pink'
  
Common Name
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
  
Fibrous Begonia, Senator Pink Begonia, Wax Begonia
  
In Hindi
शकरकंद
  
Wax Begonia
  
In German
Palmlilie
  
Wachs- Begonie
  
In French
Yucca
  
Wax Begonia
  
In Spanish
Yucca
  
Begonia de cera
  
In Greek
Yucca
  
Wax Begonia
  
In Portuguese
iúca
  
Wax Begonia
  
In Polish
yucca
  
Wosk Begonia
  
In Latin
Yucca
  
Cera Begonia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Liliales
  
Cucurbitales
  
Family
Euphorbiaceae
  
Begoniaceae
  
Genus
Yucca
  
Begonia
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Yuca and Wax Begonia
Season and care of Yuca and Wax Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Yuca and Wax Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yuca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wax Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yuca is Loam, Sand and for Wax Begonia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wax Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Yuca and Wax Begonia Physical Information
Yuca and Wax Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Wax Begonia height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Yuca and Wax Begonia are as follows:
Care of Yuca and Wax Begonia
Care of Yuca and Wax Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yuca pruning is done No pruning needed and Wax Begonia pruning is done Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally. In summer Yuca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wax Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.