Begonia masoniana bicolor Pot Size:12 ideally into a mix of

ideally into a mix of sphagnum moss and orchid bark

S/S allow 20% of the soil to dry out

but it is good to know it can do well in the care of a forgetful or busy gardener

Use a nitrogen heavy fertiliser through spring and a potassium fertiliser in late summer

5 / 22 / 25cm

Begonia masoniana bicolor Pot Size:12 ideally into a mix ofThe striking Begonia masoniana has large rough textured green leaves with markings in the centre which resemble a dark brown cross. This plant looks magnificent on a window sill as its leaves glow red when the light shines through them. WATERING It is important to water this plant from below to avoid stem rot. In S S water when 20% of the top soil has dried out. In A W allow top soil to dry out 50%. LIGHT REQUIREMENTS Bright, indirect. FEED Use a