Begonia masoniana

Family Name: Begoniaceae

Common Names:Iron Cross Begonia

Begonia Masoniana is a classic specimen for collectors of exotic foliage plants.
It has medium sized, asymmetrical leaves with a puckered, leather-like
texture and a bristly feel to them.

The distinction is the chocolate brown, cross-shaped mar
kings in the middle of apple green leaves. The markings resemble the Iron
Cross symbol used during medieval crusades, from where the plant gets its
popular name, Iron Cross Begonia. Simply awe-inspiring.

PLANT CARE:

Light:Semi-Shade,You can grow Begonia masoniana under adequate light but without strong direct sun. For outdoor growing, a shade structure or under a tree is good.Indoors, by a windowsill without extended sun exposure would be great.

Water:Moderate Water, Water with sufficient amount to allow water to drain out from below of the pot, then allow top 1 inch of soil to dry out before watering again. (Approx. 1-2 times weekly)

Fertiliser:keep your plant in top form by feeding it every few weeks with a dilute solution of liquid fertiliser or sprinkling solid fertiliser over the soil.

Soil:Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils

Height:0.2-0.3mH apprrox.

Pot type:Poly Bag 15 x15.