What is Begonia Semperflorens?

Begonia semperflorens is a scientific name for a flowering plant commonly known as wax begonia. Popular in landscaping and gardening are often used for feeding or planted in groups in flower pegs. They can also be held in pots or suspended baskets. Their flowers are usually shades of red, white or pink. The spread of each plant is approximately the same as its height. Begonia semperflorens acquires its common name from rounded wax leaves. The leaves are evergreen. Although many varieties have green leaves, some plants have red or bronze leaves instead.

Although Begonia seemperforens can tolerate short periods without water, this plant is not tolerant drought and should be connected daily. The soil should be well drained and moist, but not wet. Wax begonia is doing well in most slightly fertile soil. If it is planted in, peat, compost or mixture, it is best. Sand can also be fromAhnut to the mixture.

Ideally, these plants should be fertilized twice a month with nitrogen fertilizer. Phosphorus and potassium are also recommended nutrients. Although these flowers are technically perennials, many people consider them years for the special care needed to allow them to bloom for more than one year. For this reason, Begonia semperflorens is often considered a tender perennial.

Begonia semperflorens does well in high humidity and heat, so it is often planted in areas that have both. Although they can survive in full sunlight, these plants thrive in a partial shadow. In spring they bloom in spring, wax begonias keep their flowers throughout the summer and autumn. Planting these flowers should occur after the last frosts of spring.

Wax Begonias Anni, prone to most diseases or pests. The only significant threats of these plants are mealserrors. However, Mealy Bugs generally infect only internal plants, so the flowers that are in the outer gardens should not be bothering with these pests.

Promotion of wax begonia can be achieved cuts or seeds. The seeds are a more difficult method because the seeds are small and fine. When the seeds are spreading, it should be planted in front of spring. It may take 20 days to germinate and then four to five months before they reach acceptable planting growth. The cutting method is simple, but requires rooted hormone and a special mixture without distribution in which cutting is to be planted when it grows.