Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Chile, Southeast Asia
Chile, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests, subtropical regions, Terrestrial
Mountain forests, subtropical regions, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Blue
Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Spring
Early Summer, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-5, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-5, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, No serious insect or disease problems, Red spider mite
Aphids, Mealy bugs, No serious insect or disease problems, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Bugs, Insects, Not Available
Birds, Bugs, Insects, Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
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
Bonsai, Container, Hanging Basket, Landscape
Bonsai, Container, Hanging Basket, Landscape
Botanical Name
Begonia masoniana
Begonia masoniana
Common Name
Angel's Wings, Butterfly Flower, Poor Man's Orchid
Angel's Wings, Butterfly Flower, Poor Man's Orchid
In Hindi
iron cross begonia
iron cross begonia
In German
Eisenkreuz Begonie
Eisenkreuz Begonie
In French
croix de fer bégonia
croix de fer bégonia
In Spanish
el hierro cruzado begonia
el hierro cruzado begonia
In Greek
σταυρό μπιγκόνια σιδήρου
σταυρό μπιγκόνια σιδήρου
In Portuguese
begônia cruz de ferro
begônia cruz de ferro
In Polish
Iron Cross begonia
Iron Cross begonia
In Latin
ferrum crucem Begonia
ferrum crucem Begonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales
Family
Begoniaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia masoniana and Begonia masoniana
Season and care of Begonia masoniana and Begonia masoniana is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia masoniana and Begonia masoniana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia masoniana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Begonia masoniana season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Begonia masoniana is Loam, Sand and for Begonia masoniana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia masoniana is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Begonia masoniana is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Begonia masoniana and Begonia masoniana Physical Information
Begonia masoniana and Begonia masoniana physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia masoniana height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Begonia masoniana height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia masoniana and Begonia masoniana are as follows:
Begonia masoniana flower color: Dark Blue
Begonia masoniana leaf color: Light Green
Begonia masoniana flower color: Dark Blue
- Begonia masoniana leaf color: Light Green
Care of Begonia masoniana and Begonia masoniana
Care of Begonia masoniana and Begonia masoniana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Begonia masoniana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Begonia masoniana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Begonia masoniana 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.