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Begonia masoniana

Iron Cross Begonia

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Information by:         Photographer: Modesto Jr. College

 

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.