Begonia masoniana / 'Iron Cross Begonia' swiss cheese plant it requires minimal watering and

it requires minimal watering and barely any sunshine to flourish

indirect sunlight is best for this plant

Too much sun can actually make this plant’s colours fade

It can grow up to a metre long so it’s a fast grower and really dramatic in terms of impact in a room

you'll not believe just how beautiful the markings are

Begonia masoniana / 'Iron Cross Begonia' swiss cheese plant it requires minimal watering andThe name Iron cross begonia comes from the rust coloured patterning on this little plants leaves. Its most typically found in forests in China, where it will grow up to about 50cm tall. Begonias have become popular across the world, both as indoor and outdoor plants (the dramatically flowering ones are a British garden favourite). Iron cross may flower, with tiny white blooms, but the real attraction here is the vividly patterned leaves. Grown inside,