School of Horticulture
Plant Database
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Scientific Name: | Begonia masoniana |
Pronunciation: | beh-GOHN-yuh mas-oh-nee-AH-uh |
Common Name: | iron cross begonia |
Family Name: | Begoniaceae |
Plant Type: | Indoor foliage plant |
Key ID Features: | Heart-shaped leaves that have a chocolate brown cross like pattern in the center and with a green outer surrounding. |
Course(s): | HORT 1193/1293 |
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Propagation: | Softwood cuttings |
Plant Care: | |
Optimal Temp.: | High indoor temperature |
Light Level: | Low indoor light level |
Maintenance: | High |
Pest Susceptibility: | Mites, Root rot |
Specific Pests: | Leaf rot |
Location(s): (GNH) GreeNHouse Location Map |