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You will receive a similar plant to the one photographed and not necessarily the same. If you would like a photo of the exact plant we are sending, just drop us a line! Pots and plants are sold separately unless otherwise specified in the listing.
Begonia masoniana, commonly known as the Iron Cross Begonia, is an absolute show-off. Its puckered, hairy leaves are lime green with a bold chocolate-brown cross in the centre — like a little medieval shield for your windowsill. This begonia is all about drama and texture, and it’s surprisingly easy to please if you give it the right spot.
Plant Care Light: Loves bright, indirect light. Direct sun will crisp those gorgeous leaves, but too little and the cross might fade.
Watering: Keep the soil lightly moist, but don’t let it sit wet. Let the top few centimetres dry out before watering again. Avoid getting the leaves wet — bottom watering is your friend!
Temperature: Happy in 18–24°C. Keep away from cold draughts and definitely above 15°C.
Potting: Thrives in our A Sandy Loam mix — fast-draining and just the right balance to avoid soggy roots.
Hot tips: Loves humidity but not misting — too much moisture on the leaves = trouble. Place on a pebble tray or near other plants to boost humidity without the drama.
Pet Friendly: No
Indoor plant
About this plant
Begonia masoniana, commonly known as the Iron Cross Begonia, is an absolute show-off. Its puckered, hairy leaves are lime green with a bold chocolate-brown cross in the centre — like a little medieval shield for your windowsill. This begonia is all about drama and texture, and it’s surprisingly easy to please if you give it the right spot.
Plant Care Light: Loves bright, indirect light. Direct sun will crisp those gorgeous leaves, but too little and the cross might fade.
Watering: Keep the soil lightly moist, but don’t let it sit wet. Let the top few centimetres dry out before watering again. Avoid getting the leaves wet — bottom watering is your friend!
Temperature: Happy in 18–24°C. Keep away from cold draughts and definitely above 15°C.
Potting: Thrives in our A Sandy Loam mix — fast-draining and just the right balance to avoid soggy roots.
Hot tips: Loves humidity but not misting — too much moisture on the leaves = trouble. Place on a pebble tray or near other plants to boost humidity without the drama.
Pet Friendly: No
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Every plant is uniqueThe plant you receive will be similar to the one photographed, but not identical. Want to see the exact plant? Get in touch and we’ll happily send you a photo. Rescue plants may have cosmetic damage and are pictured using a healthy example.
Delivery across Great Britain
Live plants travel via Royal Mail Tracked 24. Non-plant items travel via Tracked 48 unless they are packed with a plant.
Dispatch: Orders placed before 2pm are normally dispatched the following day. Orders placed on Saturday are dispatched on Monday.
Cost: £6.99 flat-rate shipping. Click & Collect from our Bristol shop is free.
Local Bristol delivery: Available on orders over £20 for eligible postcodes at checkout and normally completed by our team within 48 hours. Please provide a safe place.
