Begonia 'Maculata'
Botanical Name: Begonia Maculata
Common Name(s): Polka Dot Begonia
The polka dot plant is a lively and beautiful little plant with brightly spotted leaves that stand out especially well against other plants. Put them in a mass of ferns or ivies, and their colors will stand out in bright contrast. In colder climates it is an annual plant, expected to live for about one year and die off after its sprout. In tropical climates, it is a perennial that lives a long time.
NATIVE LAND: Mexico, Madagascar, South Africa, Central America, & Asia
WATER: Water once per week and add liquid fertilizer once every two weeks in the growing season.
LIGHT: Bright, indirect light, but can also survive in slighter lower light situations. Never expose to direct sunlight.
ISSUES:
brown/dry leaf tips - underwatered
stems drooping - underwatered
BENEFITS: Excellent air purification - cleans out benzene and other chemicals from indoor air
PET/KID FRIENDLY: Toxic to humans and pets
Botanical Name: Begonia Maculata
Common Name(s): Polka Dot Begonia
The polka dot plant is a lively and beautiful little plant with brightly spotted leaves that stand out especially well against other plants. Put them in a mass of ferns or ivies, and their colors will stand out in bright contrast. In colder climates it is an annual plant, expected to live for about one year and die off after its sprout. In tropical climates, it is a perennial that lives a long time.
NATIVE LAND: Mexico, Madagascar, South Africa, Central America, & Asia
WATER: Water once per week and add liquid fertilizer once every two weeks in the growing season.
LIGHT: Bright, indirect light, but can also survive in slighter lower light situations. Never expose to direct sunlight.
ISSUES:
brown/dry leaf tips - underwatered
stems drooping - underwatered
BENEFITS: Excellent air purification - cleans out benzene and other chemicals from indoor air
PET/KID FRIENDLY: Toxic to humans and pets
Botanical Name: Begonia Maculata
Common Name(s): Polka Dot Begonia
The polka dot plant is a lively and beautiful little plant with brightly spotted leaves that stand out especially well against other plants. Put them in a mass of ferns or ivies, and their colors will stand out in bright contrast. In colder climates it is an annual plant, expected to live for about one year and die off after its sprout. In tropical climates, it is a perennial that lives a long time.
NATIVE LAND: Mexico, Madagascar, South Africa, Central America, & Asia
WATER: Water once per week and add liquid fertilizer once every two weeks in the growing season.
LIGHT: Bright, indirect light, but can also survive in slighter lower light situations. Never expose to direct sunlight.
ISSUES:
brown/dry leaf tips - underwatered
stems drooping - underwatered
BENEFITS: Excellent air purification - cleans out benzene and other chemicals from indoor air
PET/KID FRIENDLY: Toxic to humans and pets
