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Iron Cross Begonia
Begonia masoniana
Other known names: Iron cross
A textured begonia marked with a dark cross over bright green foliage.
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Toxic. Toxic to pets
Care
- Light
- Medium to bright indirect
- Water
- Keep lightly moist, never waterlogged
- Growing medium
- Moisture-retentive but airy tropical mix
- Feeding
- Light balanced feeding during active growth
- Temperature
- 65–85°F
- Humidity
- High preferred
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Characteristics
A textured begonia marked with a dark cross over bright green foliage.
Names & botanical identity
- Accepted name
- Begonia masoniana
- Plant group
- Begonia
- Other known names
- Iron cross
- Safety
- Toxic
Toxic to pets
Growth
- Growth habit
- Warm-climate foliage plant
- Native range
- Tropical and subtropical regions
- Temperature
- 65–85°F
- Humidity
- High preferred
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
Propagation
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Problems to recognize
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Iron Cross Begonia is recorded botanically as Begonia masoniana. Lorekeeper keeps accepted and former names connected so the guide remains findable as taxonomy changes.
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