The Red Wax Begonia, scientifically known as Begonia Semperflorens, is a popular flowering plant cherished for its vibrant blooms and attractive foliage. It is a member of the Begoniaceae family and is native to tropical regions of South America.
This compact plant is known for its waxy, glossy leaves that are often dark green or bronze in color. The leaves have an attractive asymmetrical shape with serrated edges, adding visual interest to the plant even when it’s not in bloom.
Red Wax Begonia Plant
With proper care, your Wax Begonia will live and bloom for 4-5 years when grown as a house plant.
Indoors, Wax Begonias grow best in bright indirect sunlight coming from a south, east, or west window.
They will do best when given consistent moisture conditions, and they react badly to drought or extreme cold. Moderately rich, well-drained soil in a full-sun to part-shade location will allow these plants to thrive with little care.
Wax begonias are not difficult plants to grow indoors and can be included in a massed windowsill planting for bright indoor color. To keep the plants looking vibrant, pinch off old blooms and keep the plant free of brown and old leaves.
Light
In the garden, wax begonias prefer bright filtered sun, but they can grow well in full sun in all but the hottest and harshest climates.
Water
Indoor potted plants should be watered when the soil dries through the first 1/2 inch. Water them thoroughly and allow the pot to drain completely. Established plants require less water and can go for a long time between waterings.
When you do water, make sure it’s a thorough watering, then let the pot drain completely. Do not let them sit in water, which encourages root rot.
Soil
In the garden, wax begonias aren’t terribly fussy about soil, provided it is well-draining. Dense soils can be improved by digging in peat moss or another organic amendment. As potted indoor plants, wax begonias prefer airy, light, fast-draining soil—a standard, general-purpose potting soil.
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