Origin
South America
Light
Dappled shade
Watering
Twice a week
Care
Expert
Flowering
Foliage
Indoor
Begonia Maculata
Winged olive-green leaves dotted with silver polka dots and a burgundy underside: the Begonia Maculata is natural graphic design.
Care Profile
A guide to ensuring your botanical companion thrives.
Origin
Brazil
Light
Bright indirect
Watering
Weekly
Maintenance
Moderate
The polka dot of Brazil
Discovered in the Brazilian Atlantic forests, this cane begonia raises segmented stems bearing asymmetric leaves spotted like fabric.
It flowers freely in trailing white clusters given generous light. Its vertical growth needs discreet staking beyond a meter.
"Every leaf of the Maculata is a pattern no one drew."
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Styling Tip 01
Water from Below
Wetting the foliage encourages powdery mildew; prefer soaking the saucer.
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Styling Tip 02
Pinch the Stems
Cutting the tips forces branching and avoids a bare look.
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Styling Tip 03
Root in Water
A stem segment with a node roots in two to three weeks.
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Origin
Southeast Asia
Light
Low to bright
Watering
Weekly
Care
Easy
Flowering
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