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Iron Cross Begonia (Begonia Masoniana)

Original price was: R280.00.Current price is: R200.00.

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Bold Textured Elegance

Scientific Name: Begonia masoniana
Common Names / Known As: Iron Cross Begonia, Masonic Begonia
Overview: The Begonia Iron Cross stuns with its puckered, deep green leaves adorned with a distinctive chocolate-brown cross pattern. Native to southern China and northern Vietnam, this compact indoor plant is a striking addition to any space, blending bold texture with unique visual appeal. Its rugged yet elegant foliage makes it a standout for modern décor.
Quirky Fact / Common Use: The cross-shaped marking on its leaves is said to resemble the Masonic symbol, giving it a mystical charm and making it a conversation piece among plant lovers.
Available Sizes: 14cm Nursery Pot

Ideal For:

  • Apartments, offices, or small spaces, adding a dramatic, textured touch to minimalist or eclectic interiors.
  • Great for plant enthusiasts due to its moderate maintenance needs, requiring some attention to thrive.
  • A must-have because it adds bold texture and contrast to mixed plant arrangements or terrariums, thrives in humid environments, and enhances indoor aesthetics.
  • Its textured, bold foliage makes a statement and grows to a height of 20–40 cm, ideal for table tops, shelves, or office desks.

(Received plants may differ slightly from images displayed. Unless otherwise specified, all Plants come in black nursery pots)

Light: Prefers bright, indirect light to maintain vibrant leaf patterns but tolerates medium light. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorching.
Watering: Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry, approximately every 7–10 days, ensuring good drainage to avoid root rot.
Temperature: Thrives in 18–24°C, typical of South African indoor climates. Keep away from cold drafts below 15°C.
Feeding: Apply a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser (e.g., 5:1:4) every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer. Reduce feeding in autumn and winter.
Pet Friendly? ❌ Toxic to cats, dogs, and children if ingested. Keep out of reach of pets and little ones.
Care: Overwatering is a common error; use well-draining soil and pots with drainage holes to prevent soggy roots. Brown leaf edges or spots may indicate low humidity—mist regularly or place near a humidifier. Gently wipe leaves with a damp cloth to enhance their bold, textured appearance.

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To ensure fresh and healthy plants we follow a strict weekly shipping schedule: 

Mondays: We prepare plants for shipping! This means wrapping the soil, adding plant sleeves, and one last pre-travel watering. 
Tuesdays: We wake up bright and early to get all plants carefully packaged for shipping in the morning, in the afternoon we hand over plants with the longest travel ahead of them to our courier partners (this means Eastern, Western and Northern Cape)
Wednesdays: If there are any plants that did not fit in the Tuesday truck, they travel in the second batch on a Wednesday. 
Thursdays and Fridays: No plants are shipped, we carefully monitor all the travelling plant babies to ensure they arrive safely at their new homes ! 

Why do we do this? 

Our shipping schedule works this way to ensure that your plants are less likely to spend a weekend in the courier depot ! Our shipping schedule is designed this way to ensure that your plants are fresh and healthy, for this same reason we do not like keeping stock for extended periods of time which means that stock received on Thursdays and Fridays will only be shipped the following week.
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