Begonia masoniana
Iron Cross Begonia
Description
This plant will grow 6-18" tall and 6-12" wide and has waxy, dark green, sometimes variegated foliage. It produces flowers that in colors from white to red, and doesn't produce any fruit.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Width Range
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Bronze, Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
High
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Indoor, Patio, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Container, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.