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Begonia Semperflorens Cultorum Group
| Family Name: | Begoniaceae |
| Common Name: | Wax begonia, Bedding begonia |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Annual |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin - this is a hybrid from the semperflorens-cultorum group |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Compact, upright succulent herb with fibrous roots, to 20cm (dwarf varieties) or 30cm (taller varieties) in height. |
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| Foliage | Leaf color ranges from light - mid green, reddish brown to dark maroon depending on the variety. |
| Flowers | Flowers single or bicolored, white or in shades of pink or red. Plants can also be single or double flowered depending on the hybrid/ variety. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | In areas with subtropical/ temperate conditions, the semperflorens-cultorum group are popular as bedding plants and can be grown in full sun. In tropical lowland conditions, it appears to fare better in well ventilated, semi shaded conditions. |
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| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Low Humidity / Aircon |
| Diseases | Susceptible to powdery mildew and bacterial leaf spot. Soft rot may also occur if plants are grown in areas that are too humid & not well ventilated. |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Black, Brown, Green, Red |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Powdery / Waxy Bloom |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, Red, White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Brown |
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| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Papery |
| Seed Quantity Per Fruit | Numerous (>20) |
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Others
| Master ID | 31220 |
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| Species ID | 5614 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
