Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Chile, Southeast Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Mountain forests, subtropical regions, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-5, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, No serious insect or disease problems, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
Yes
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Bugs, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Bonsai, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bonsai, Container, Hanging Basket, Landscape
Botanical Name
PRUNELLA 'Summer Daze' PP19609
Begonia masoniana
Common Name
Selfheal, Summer Daze Selfheal
Angel's Wings, Butterfly Flower, Poor Man's Orchid
In Hindi
Hydrangea
iron cross begonia
In German
Hortensie
Eisenkreuz Begonie
In French
Hortensia
croix de fer bégonia
In Spanish
Hortensia
el hierro cruzado begonia
In Greek
υδραγεία
σταυρό μπιγκόνια σιδήρου
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
begônia cruz de ferro
In Polish
Hortensja
Iron Cross begonia
In Latin
Hibiscus
ferrum crucem Begonia
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Cucurbitales
Family
Lamiaceae
Begoniaceae
Genus
Not Available
Begonia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Selfheal and Begonia masoniana
Wondering what are the properties of Selfheal and Begonia masoniana? We provide you with everything About Selfheal and Begonia masoniana. Selfheal doesn't have thorns and Begonia masoniana doesn't have thorns. Also Selfheal does not have fragrant flowers. Selfheal has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Begonia masoniana has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Selfheal and Begonia masoniana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Selfheal and Begonia masoniana
Season and care of Selfheal and Begonia masoniana is important to know. While considering everything about Selfheal and Begonia masoniana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Selfheal season is Spring and Summer and Begonia masoniana season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Selfheal is Clay, Loam and for Begonia masoniana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Selfheal is Acidic, Neutral and for Begonia masoniana is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Selfheal and Begonia masoniana Physical Information
Selfheal and Begonia masoniana physical information is very important for comparison. Selfheal height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Begonia masoniana height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Selfheal and Begonia masoniana are as follows:
Selfheal flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Selfheal leaf color: Green
Begonia masoniana flower color: Dark Blue
- Begonia masoniana leaf color: Light Green
Care of Selfheal and Begonia masoniana
Care of Selfheal and Begonia masoniana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Selfheal pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Begonia masoniana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Selfheal needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia masoniana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.