Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Chile, Southeast Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests, subtropical regions, Terrestrial
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-5
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Dark Blue
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, No serious insect or disease problems, Red spider mite
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Bugs, Insects, Not Available
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Unknown
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Container, Hanging Basket, Landscape
Edible
Botanical Name
Begonia masoniana
LAMIUM amplexicaule
Common Name
Angel's Wings, Butterfly Flower, Poor Man's Orchid
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
In Hindi
iron cross begonia
henbit deadnettle
In German
Eisenkreuz Begonie
henbit deadnettle
In French
croix de fer bégonia
henbit deadnettle
In Spanish
el hierro cruzado begonia
deadnettle henbit
In Greek
σταυρό μπιγκόνια σιδήρου
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
In Portuguese
begônia cruz de ferro
henbit deadnettle
In Polish
Iron Cross begonia
Henbit jasnota
In Latin
ferrum crucem Begonia
henbit deadnettle
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Lamiales
Family
Begoniaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia masoniana and Henbit Deadnettle
Season and care of Begonia masoniana and Henbit Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia masoniana and Henbit Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia masoniana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Henbit Deadnettle season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Begonia masoniana is Loam, Sand and for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia masoniana is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia masoniana and Henbit Deadnettle Physical Information
Begonia masoniana and Henbit Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia masoniana height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Begonia masoniana and Henbit Deadnettle are as follows:
Begonia masoniana flower color: Dark Blue
Begonia masoniana leaf color: Light Green
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
- Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Care of Begonia masoniana and Henbit Deadnettle
Care of Begonia masoniana and Henbit Deadnettle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Begonia masoniana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.