Begonia Masoniana "Iron Cross" 14cm

The iron cross begonia may be one of the most interesting and unique-looking plants that you can get. It gets its name because of the reddish brown cross-like patterns that marks the center of its fuzzy, bright green leaves.

This plant, also known as Begonia masoniana, is a species of plant from the Begoniaceae family, native to southern China, northern Vietnam, and India. This plant greatly enjoys warm temperatures and high humidity, and can grow all throughout the year in such environments. The iron cross begonia is one of the many plants that have been given the Award for Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.

About the Iron Cross Begonia

• The plant is named after its dark burgundy spots at the center of its foliage that resemble the German Iron Cross.
• Aside from the unique burgundy marking, the Iron Cross Begonia’s leaves are also large in size, growing up to 8 inches (20cm) long.
• Being from the genus Begonia, the plant has rhizomatous roots that store water
• It was given the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society.