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Begonia masoniana
BegoniasMood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Also called: Mason's Begonia
Large textured green leaves marked by a bold dark brown cross centered over the main veins.
Growth habit: rhizomatous begonia.
Plant Mood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Distinctive and manageable with stable moisture, filtered light, and moderate humidity.
Care guide
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Avoid harsh direct sun.
Keep moderately moist while allowing slight surface drying.
Airy, moisture-balanced begonia mix.
Moderate humidity is helpful.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
