Begonia masoniana / 'Iron Cross Begonia' swiss cheese plant Too much sun can actually

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

It’s very easy to care for as a houseplant

These cacti are drought-tolerant and prefer infrequent but thorough watering

indirect sunlight is best for this plant

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Begonia masoniana / 'Iron Cross Begonia' swiss cheese plant Too much sun can actuallyThe 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,