- Light: Bright filtered light - near a north or east window. No direct sun!
- Watering: Moderate - let the top layer dry out between waterings. Not too wet!
- Temperature: 18-24°C ideal. Not below 15°C
- Humidity: Likes high humidity! A pebble tray or humidifier helps
- Soil: light and well-drained - general mix with perlite
- Fertilization: Diluted balanced fertilizer once a month in spring-summer
- Pruning: Cut off tops to encourage branching and a fuller plant
- Pot: Don't move to a pot that's too big - likes to be a bit crowded
Begonia from Colta, pot diameter 12 cm (perennial for the house)
Begonia from Colta, pot diameter 12 cm (perennial for the house)
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Location
face
Tropical houseplant
lighting
Bright filtered light
Without direct sunlight
Irrigation
Moderate
Let dry slightly.
Level of care
medium
Requires attention
Foliage
🌿 Decorative
Gorgeous spotted leaves
Polka Dot Begonia is one of the most beautiful and sought-after houseplants! Asymmetrical leaves in the shape of an angel's wing, with silver-white dots on a dark green background, and the back of the leaf in a dramatic red-burgundy color. In addition - delicate white or light pink blooms. A particularly Instagrammable plant that has become a global hit in recent years!
🌱 Growing conditions
⚠️ Common problems and solutions
- Leaves falling: temperature changes, location, or irregular watering
- Brown edges: Air is too dry! Increase humidity around the plant
- Yellow leaves: overwatering or poor drainage
- Long, thin stems: Lack of light. Move closer to a window or prune to encourage dense growth.
- Spots on the leaves: Water on the leaves or fungus. Water only the soil.
- No blooms: Not enough light or the plant is young. Be patient!
- Flour: Improve ventilation and reduce moisture on the leaves
- Red spider mite: Dry air. Increase humidity and mist leaves.
💚 Why grow a tuberous begonia?
- 🔵 Stunning leaves: silver dots on dark green - like a work of art!
- ❤️ Back of the leaf: Dramatic burgundy-red - beautiful from the back too
- 🌸 Bonus bloom: delicate white-pink flowers
- 📱 Instagram: One of the most photographed plants on the internet!
- 🏠 Interior Design: Adds texture and interest to every corner
- ✂️ Easy propagation: stem cuttings root easily in water
- 📐 Interesting shape: unique asymmetrical leaves
- 🎁 Perfect gift: An impressive and special plant for a gift
📋 Plant information
- Scientific name: Begonia maculata
- Family: Begoniaceae (Begonia family)
- Origin: Brazil (rainforests)
- Height: 30-100 cm
- Growth rate: Medium to fast
- Plant type: Tropical perennial
- Flowering: Spring-Summer (under good conditions)
- Other names: Polka Dot Begonia, Spotted Begonia, Trout Begonia
🌈 Related species and varieties
- B. maculata 'Wightii': The classic variety with white spots and a red back
- B. maculata 'Raddi': smaller spots, narrow leaves
- Begonia 'Angel Wing': A group of hybrids with wing-shaped leaves
- Begonia 'Lucerna': A popular hybrid with silvery dots
- Begonia 'My Special Angel': compact with pink dots
- Begonia rex: a family member with stunning colorful leaves
✂️ Plant propagation
- Stem cuttings in water: the easiest and most popular way!
- How? Cut a stem with 2-3 leaves below a node
- Remove: the bottom leaf so that the node is in the water
- Location: Bright filtered light, change water every few days
- Roots: Will appear within 2-4 weeks
- Transfer to soil: when the roots are 3-5 cm long
- Cutting the leaf: possible but slower and less successful
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Professional tip
The secret to a full, dense plant? Trim the tops regularly! This encourages branching and prevents a "leggy" and thin plant. More prominent spots? Bright (but filtered!) light highlights the silvery spots. Moisture without flour: Use a pebble tray rather than spraying directly on the leaves. Rotation: Rotate the pot every week so that the plant grows straight and does not bend towards the light. Recommended for an elevated location: Due to the sensitivity of the leaves, it is worth placing in a high place or on a shelf.
