Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Chile, Southeast Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests, subtropical regions, Terrestrial
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Blue
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-10-5, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, No serious insect or disease problems, Red spider mite
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Bugs, Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Container, Hanging Basket, Landscape
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Begonia masoniana
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Angel's Wings, Butterfly Flower, Poor Man's Orchid
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
iron cross begonia
बिगोनिया
In German
Eisenkreuz Begonie
Begonie
In French
croix de fer bégonia
Begonia
In Spanish
el hierro cruzado begonia
Begonia
In Greek
σταυρό μπιγκόνια σιδήρου
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
begônia cruz de ferro
Begônia
In Polish
Iron Cross begonia
Begonia
In Latin
ferrum crucem Begonia
Begonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
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
Season and care of Begonia masoniana and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia masoniana and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia masoniana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Begonia season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Begonia masoniana is Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia masoniana is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Begonia masoniana and Begonia Physical Information
Begonia masoniana and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia masoniana height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Begonia masoniana and Begonia are as follows:
Begonia masoniana flower color: Dark Blue
Begonia masoniana leaf color: Light Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Begonia masoniana and Begonia
Care of Begonia masoniana and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Begonia masoniana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Begonia masoniana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.