Although begonias do store some water in their rhizomes (stems just above the soil), they prefer to be in evenly damp soil. Water until it runs through when the top two inches of soil are dry.

Fertilize your Iron Cross Begonia once a month during spring and summer with a 20-20-20 liquid fertilizer.

Partial shade is achieved when your plant is able to receive between 3-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. These hours of sun exposure should occur during the early hours of the morning, this will relieve your plant from...

Repot your Iron Cross Begonia once a year, or once it outgrows its pot.

Peat Soil is an acidic soil that retains a lot of moisture and slows decomposition. Due to such a high moisture retention this mix may require irrigation to help with draining. This soil type is best used when paired wit...