Assorted Begonia (Japan)

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Begonia maculata, or Polka Dot begonia as it’s often called, is a splashy show-stopper that looks fantastic with it’s olive green leaves and contrasting spots.
• It’s a houseplant that is likely to turn heads in your home, and thankfully it isn’t too difficult to care for.
• The head-turning Begonia maculata is trending now, but it’s been around for a while.
• This angel winged cane begonia is also called a Wightii, Clown, Spotted, or Polka Dot begonia.
• The plant’s exotic look has many moving parts: silver polka dots that seem painted on olive-colored leaves, crimson-colored undersides, and sprays of open bell-like red or white flowers with bright yellow centers on bamboo-looking knotty stems.
• If you’re looking for something unusual that attracts attention, this over-the-top begonia is a great choice.

SOIL REQUIREMENT

• A light houseplant potting mix is ideal.
• Add perlite if drainage is insufficient.

FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT

• Balanced, water-soluble fertilizer applied every 2-4 weeks when the plant is actively growing.

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Bright, indirect light.
• Higher light levels will promote strong growth and blooms, but avoid direct sunlight.

WATER REQUIREMENT

• Keep the soil generally moist, letting the top half inch of soil dry out between watering.
• Will not tolerate soggy soil.

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