Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tree
Origin
Chile, Southeast Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests, subtropical regions, Terrestrial
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Dark Blue
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
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
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
10-10-5, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, No serious insect or disease problems, Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Bugs, Insects, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Container, Hanging Basket, Landscape
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Begonia masoniana
ASIMINA triloba
Common Name
Angel's Wings, Butterfly Flower, Poor Man's Orchid
Pawpaw
In Hindi
iron cross begonia
गंदा संयंत्र
In German
Eisenkreuz Begonie
Papaya Pflanze
In French
croix de fer bégonia
usine de papaye
In Spanish
el hierro cruzado begonia
planta de la papaya
In Greek
σταυρό μπιγκόνια σιδήρου
φυτό pawpaw
In Portuguese
begônia cruz de ferro
planta mamão
In Polish
Iron Cross begonia
pawpaw roślin
In Latin
ferrum crucem Begonia
quince herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Magnoliales
Family
Begoniaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Begonia
Asimina Adans
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia masoniana and Pawpaw
Season and care of Begonia masoniana and Pawpaw is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia masoniana and Pawpaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia masoniana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Pawpaw season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Begonia masoniana is Loam, Sand and for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia masoniana is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Begonia masoniana and Pawpaw Physical Information
Begonia masoniana and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia masoniana height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia masoniana and Pawpaw are as follows:
Begonia masoniana flower color: Dark Blue
Begonia masoniana leaf color: Light Green
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
- Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Begonia masoniana and Pawpaw
Care of Begonia masoniana and Pawpaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Begonia masoniana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Begonia masoniana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.