Begonia Masoniana (Iron Cross)
$22.00
incl. GST
- The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
- Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
- Overall Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.
PRODUCT MEASUREMENT
- Plant Overall Height APPROXIMATELY:-
- 35cm for POT SIZE 20cm(Ø)
- 26cm for POT SIZE 10cm(Ø)
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Begonia Masoniana, the iron cross begonia, is a species of plant in the family Begoniaceae, native to southern China and northern Vietnam.
- It was originally described from cultivated plants of unknown origin and was only much later rediscovered in the wild.
SOIL REQUIREMENT
- Use light potting soil with extra perlite to promote proper drainage.
- In the garden, grow begonias in sandy loam soil.
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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT
- Begonias thrive on fertilizers that deliver consistent and balanced amounts of nutrients.
- Fertilizers such as 10-10-10 fertilizer contain 10 percent of each of the macronutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
- Bright, indirect light.
- It also thrives under fluorescent lights.
WATER REQUIREMENT
- The main rule of thumb for watering begonias is to not let the soil dry out completely.
- Avoid overwatering, which will cause the foliage to turn yellow and eventually drop.