What other names does the wax begonia have? Let us introduce you to its common aliases

Aliases of the wax begonia

Clam-meat begonia, glass begonia, glass emerald, evergreen begonia, melon-seed begonia, rose begonia, tiger-ear begonia

Morphological characteristics of the wax begonia

The wax begonia is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant with an upright, slightly fleshy stem, 25 cm to 40 cm tall, and well-developed fibrous roots; the leaves are ovate to broadly ovate, with an oblique base, green or purplish red; it is monoecious with unisexual flowers, and the cymes are axillary. Flower colors include red, pink, and white, with single or double petals, and there are very many varieties.

Growth habits of the wax begonia

The wax begonia likes sunlight and is slightly shade-tolerant. It is relatively afraid of cold and likes warmth, a slightly shady and humid environment, and moist soil, but it fears heat and waterlogging. In summer, pay attention to shading, ventilation, and drainage. The wax begonia is very sensitive to sunlight. In summer, adjust the lighting time well, create an environment suitable for growth, and carry out shading treatment. For plants cultivated indoors, they should be placed in a place with sufficient diffused light and air circulation, and windows should be opened at night for ventilation.

Varieties of the wax begonia

The leaves of the evergreen begonia can be divided into two major types: one turns red-green after receiving sunlight, and the other is copper-red. Flower colors include red, peach, white, bicolor, and so on. Flower forms are also divided into double-petaled and single-petaled. Double-petaled varieties are not easy to collect seed from and are mostly propagated vegetatively by cuttings. Commercially sold varieties are almost all hybrid F1 varieties, and their constitution is robust.

Common varieties include: the Olympia series, Hi-Fi series, Laurel series, Copper Leaf series, Ambassador series, Olympic, Dance series, Fax, Pink Organ, Vodka, and others.

Application value of the wax begonia

The evergreen begonia is used very widely internationally. Besides potted ornamental use, it is also a material for flower beds, hanging baskets, planting troughs, window boxes, and indoor arrangements. The quantity and quality of its use have developed rapidly. In the United States, besides potted ornamental use, it is used more for flower bed appreciation, and quite a few new varieties with strong adaptability, heat resistance, and moisture tolerance have been bred. In the Nordic countries of Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and others, high-quality potted ornamental types are mainly produced and exported to Western European countries. Among them, Denmark's Dæhnfeldt company is famous for producing evergreen begonias. The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, France, and other countries also have a certain amount of production. In short, the evergreen begonia is still quite popular in the European market. Japan has a certain amount of production, mainly to meet the needs of the domestic market. Seeds rely on imports from the United States and Denmark.

In traditional production, the wax begonia is a perennial greenhouse potted flower. In recent years, people have applied it to flower bed arrangements with excellent results. With the emergence of some relatively heat-tolerant varieties, the wax begonia is very likely to become one of the most important flower bed flowers in China, with advantages such as a neat plant shape, abundant and dense flowers, easy pairing with other flower bed plants, and a long ornamental period, and thus it is becoming more and more popular. It is generally cultivated in spring and autumn.

The flower language of the wax begonia

The wax begonia is suitable for giving to children, and its flower language is: happy and intelligent; it can also be given to adults full of childlike innocence, implying spring in all four seasons and growing younger.