Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
  
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
  
Origin
Chile, Southeast Asia
  
Asia, Europe, North America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
  
Habitat
Mountain forests, subtropical regions, Terrestrial
  
gardens
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
  
3-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-5
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Dark Blue
  
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Spring
  
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
10-10-5, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
5-10-10 fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, No serious insect or disease problems, Red spider mite
  
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Bugs, Insects, Not Available
  
Bugs
  
Allergy
Unknown
  
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bonsai, Container, Hanging Basket, Landscape
  
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
Begonia masoniana
  
Rosa rubiginosa
  
Common Name
Angel's Wings, Butterfly Flower, Poor Man's Orchid
  
Rose
  
In Hindi
iron cross begonia
  
गुलाब
  
In German
Eisenkreuz Begonie
  
Rose
  
In French
croix de fer bégonia
  
Se leva
  
In Spanish
el hierro cruzado begonia
  
Rosa
  
In Greek
σταυρό μπιγκόνια σιδήρου
  
Τριαντάφυλλο
  
In Portuguese
begônia cruz de ferro
  
Rosa
  
In Polish
Iron Cross begonia
  
Róża
  
In Latin
ferrum crucem Begonia
  
Rose
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cucurbitales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Begoniaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Begonia
  
Rosa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Rosoideae
  
Season and Care of Begonia masoniana and Rose
Season and care of Begonia masoniana and Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia masoniana and Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia masoniana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Rose season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Begonia masoniana is Loam, Sand and for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Begonia masoniana is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Begonia masoniana and Rose Physical Information
Begonia masoniana and Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia masoniana height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia masoniana and Rose are as follows:
Begonia masoniana flower color: Dark Blue
Begonia masoniana leaf color: Light Green
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Begonia masoniana and Rose
Care of Begonia masoniana and Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Begonia masoniana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Begonia masoniana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.