Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Chile, Southeast Asia
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Mountain forests, subtropical regions, Terrestrial
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Dark Blue
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-5, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, No serious insect or disease problems, Red spider mite
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Bugs, Insects, Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Container, Hanging Basket, Landscape
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Begonia masoniana
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Angel's Wings, Butterfly Flower, Poor Man's Orchid
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
iron cross begonia
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Eisenkreuz Begonie
Buckeye Putzer
In French
croix de fer bégonia
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
el hierro cruzado begonia
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
σταυρό μπιγκόνια σιδήρου
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
begônia cruz de ferro
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Iron Cross begonia
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
ferrum crucem Begonia
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Begoniaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Begonia masoniana and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Begonia masoniana and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia masoniana and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia masoniana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Begonia masoniana is Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia masoniana is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia masoniana and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Begonia masoniana and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia masoniana height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia masoniana and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Begonia masoniana flower color: Dark Blue
Begonia masoniana leaf color: Light Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Begonia masoniana and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Begonia masoniana and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Begonia masoniana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Begonia masoniana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.