🔍 Wax Begonia | Begonia cucullata 🌸
📍 Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
💬 Wax begonias keep blooming almost non-stop — one plant can flower year-round in the right climate, which is exactly why they’re a garden favorite in Costa Rica.
Flora
Wax Begonia | Begonia cucullata
Basic ID
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated (widely cultivated)
Other Common Names
Clog Plant, Fibrous Begonia
Plant Type
Herbaceous perennial
Flower / Leaf Color
Pink/red petals with white center, yellow stamens
Lifespan
Perennial (grown as annual in temperate climates)
Size
Height
15-30 cm
Spread
20-30 cm
Habitat & Behavior
Uses
Ornamental garden and container plant
Wildlife Attraction
Attracts flies and small pollinating insects
Native Region
South America (Brazil)
Current Distribution
Widely cultivated worldwide, naturalized in tropical regions
Habitat
Gardens, shaded borders, tropical and subtropical landscaping
Sources: IUCN Red List · Plants of the World Online · USDA PLANTS Database · Encyclopedia of Life