Begonia maculata
Begonia maculata is a cane-forming, houseplant begonia with silver polka dots on olive green leaves with crimson reverses and white flowers.
Begonia maculata is a cane-forming, houseplant begonia that captures your attention with eye-popping silver polka dots on bright green to olive green leaves with crimson reverses. White flowers have a tinge of pink. Requires well-drained, humus rich soil, high humidity and bright, indirect light.
Common Name: Polka Dot Begonia
Family: Begoniaceae (The Begonia Family)
Zone Hardiness: 10-12
Light: Full Shade, Part Shade
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Pink
Bloom Time: Spring - Fall
Foliage Colour: Green, Variegated - Cream/White
Class: Evergreen
Type: Tender
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Tropical forests of Brazil.
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin:
