Description

Description:

Plant Type:  Perennial herb

Flowering plant: Yes

Flowering period:  May to July

A popular Begonia for good reason. The rough textured leaves bear a striking dark brown pattern resembling an iron cross, hence the name. An easy to grow plant on a windowsill or a shady spot outdoors during summer.

Care:

Sun Requirement: Partial Sun

Given some humidity and filtered light Begonia masoniana is not difficult grow. It is best watered below the foliage to prevent spotting and mildew and can be fertilised with a diluted liquid fertiliser every 4 weeks while in active growth.

Watering needs to carried out once the top part of the soil begins to dry a little.

The temperature should not fall below 13C (50F) or the plant will suffer.