Wax Begonia (Begonia Semperflorens-cultorum) is a annual/perennial herb in the Begoniaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Begonia semperflorens-cultorum, commonly known as Wax Begonia, is a compact, bushy, fibrous-rooted plant with fleshy stems and waxy, dark green to bronze leaves. It produces loose clusters of single or double flowers in shades of pink, red, or white.

Wax Begonia
Begonia Semperflorens-cultorum
Begonia semperflorens-cultorum, commonly known as Wax Begonia, is a compact, bushy, fibrous-rooted plant with fleshy stems and waxy, dark green to bronze leaves. It produces loose clusters of single or double flowers in shades of pink, red, or white.
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