Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Chile, Southeast Asia
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Mountain forests, subtropical regions, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-5, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, No serious insect or disease problems, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Bugs, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Bonsai, Container, Hanging Basket, Landscape
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
Begonia masoniana
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Angel's Wings, Butterfly Flower, Poor Man's Orchid
In Hindi
Abelia
iron cross begonia
In German
Abelia
Eisenkreuz Begonie
In French
Abelia
croix de fer bégonia
In Spanish
Abelia
el hierro cruzado begonia
In Greek
Αμπέλια
σταυρό μπιγκόνια σιδήρου
In Portuguese
Abelia
begônia cruz de ferro
In Polish
Abelia
Iron Cross begonia
In Latin
Abelia
ferrum crucem Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Cucurbitales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Not Available
Properties of Abelia and Begonia masoniana
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Begonia masoniana? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Begonia masoniana. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Begonia masoniana doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Begonia masoniana has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Begonia masoniana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Begonia masoniana
Season and care of Abelia and Begonia masoniana is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Begonia masoniana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Begonia masoniana season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Begonia masoniana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Begonia masoniana is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Abelia and Begonia masoniana Physical Information
Abelia and Begonia masoniana physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Begonia masoniana height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Begonia masoniana are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Begonia masoniana flower color: Dark Blue
- Begonia masoniana leaf color: Light Green
Care of Abelia and Begonia masoniana
Care of Abelia and Begonia masoniana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Begonia masoniana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia masoniana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.