Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Chile, Southeast Asia
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests, subtropical regions, Terrestrial
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Blue
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-10-5, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, No serious insect or disease problems, Red spider mite
Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Bugs, Insects, Not Available
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Unknown
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Container, Hanging Basket, Landscape
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Begonia masoniana
Rosa canina
Common Name
Angel's Wings, Butterfly Flower, Poor Man's Orchid
Dog Rose
In Hindi
iron cross begonia
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
In German
Eisenkreuz Begonie
Heckenrose
In French
croix de fer bégonia
Dog Rose
In Spanish
el hierro cruzado begonia
Perro se levantó
In Greek
σταυρό μπιγκόνια σιδήρου
Dog Rose
In Portuguese
begônia cruz de ferro
Dog Rose
In Polish
Iron Cross begonia
Dzika róża
In Latin
ferrum crucem Begonia
cynorrhodon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Begoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia masoniana and Dog Rose
Season and care of Begonia masoniana and Dog Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia masoniana and Dog Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia masoniana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Dog Rose season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Begonia masoniana is Loam, Sand and for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Begonia masoniana is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Dog Rose is Alkaline.
Begonia masoniana and Dog Rose Physical Information
Begonia masoniana and Dog Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia masoniana height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia masoniana and Dog Rose are as follows:
Begonia masoniana flower color: Dark Blue
Begonia masoniana leaf color: Light Green
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
- Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Begonia masoniana and Dog Rose
Care of Begonia masoniana and Dog Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Begonia masoniana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches 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 Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.