Begonia maculata
Tropical perennial
Native to Asia, Africa, Central America, and North America
It grows best in environments that mimic its tropical origins
Toxic: Aminals
Begonia Polka Dot
Temperature: (Min 60°F) 65°F - 70°F Night
Humidity: 45-50%
Light: Full Sun – Partial (Consider relocating the plant occasionally as the sunlight changes with the seasons.)
Soil: Moist, well-drained, sandy, loamy
Size and Growth: 24–36 in. tall, 12–18 in. wide
Water: Weekly. Let the top 1/2 inch of soil dry out before watering again.
Fertilize: A basic slow-release liquid fertilizer in a 10-10-10 formula in Spring, once every two to three weeks
Flowering and Fragrance: White, Pink
Grooming: Prune after a period of bloom when the flowers start to drop off and fade to avoid leggy plant growth.
Diseases: Powdery mildew.
Pest: Spider mites, whiteflies, and mealybugs.
