Polka dot begonia
Begonia maculata · Family Begoniaceae
Also known as: begonia maculata, angel wing begonia, begonia
- Light
- Partial shade to bright indirect
- Watering
- Every 5 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Pet-safe
- No, keep it away from cats and dogs
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Care
Where to put it
Bright living room or bedroom, out of draughts.
Light
Bright indirect light, no direct sun.
Watering
Water the soil when the top dries out; keep the leaves dry.
About the plant
Also known as angel wing begonia, it has elongated olive-green leaves with silver spots and red undersides. It also produces clusters of delicate white flowers. It grows on bamboo-like stems and reaches 1 metre.
Origin
Native to Brazil's Atlantic Forest, in shady, humid parts of the forest.
What it likes
- Indirect light or partial shade
- Higher humidity
- Moist but free-draining compost
What it dislikes
- Direct sun on the leaves
- Water sitting on the leaves
- Soggy compost
Did you know?
The name begonia honours Michel Bégon, a 17th-century French administrator and great supporter of botany.
