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MASON [Begonia 'Masoniana']

Begonia Masoniana

Name: [Begonia 'Masoniana']
Brand: airely
Price: 659.0 ZAR
Availability: InStock

R 659.00

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This is a truly remarkable houseplant with larger than life leaves in bold colours. Begonia Masoniana is also known as the Iron Cross Begonia, and is native to southern China and northern Vietnam. The leaves have an incredible leather-like bristly texture, It's sure to be one of your favourites and will get loads of compliments (and leaf-stroking)!

Comes in a 14cm grow pot. Decorative planter sold separately.

Plant Care

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About Plant

Caring for Mason

Light

Place Mason in indirect light near an east facing window. Begonias can tolerate less light because they are not aggressive bloomers, but need adequate filtered light to grow bushy. Direct sun will lead to burning of the leaves.

Water & humidity

Water regularly, keeping the soil slightly moist, but not soggy, letting just the top layer of soil dry out a bit. When the leaves droop it's time to water. Mason doesn't like being waterlogged, and he expecially hates a wet hairdo. Getting water on the leaves can spell the end of this plant as they quickly develop mildew. Use a long nose watering can to get the H20 directly into the soil, without splashing leaves.

Feeding

Once every month with a balanced fertiliser. Do not fertilise in winter.

Re-potting

The Begonia is a rhizomatous plant, meaning it grows from a stubby root stock or rhizome. Rhizomes don't like being in waterlogged soil and can store water. These plants like larger pots where the rhizome has room to spread. If you see the rhizome start to butt up against the side of the pot, it's time to re-pot. You can divide the rhizome to increase your plant stock.

Atrium Top Tip

Don't leave your Begonia sitting in water for even a second. It's best to water in a sink and let the water fully run out the bottom of the pot.

Quirky plant fact

Begonias have a succulent stem designed for storing water. The hairs on the leaf and stem also collect water vapour from the atmosphere, helping the plant survive dry spells.

MASON [Begonia 'Masoniana'] Begonia Masoniana