Begonia maculata (Polka dot begonia) is a distinctive blooming indoor plant.
- Begonia maculata, also known as Polka dot Begonia, are one of the rarest photogenic houseplants that have the ability to rebloom from the same spot, from where you remove their flower once. This plant is really an eyecatcher, mainly due to its distinctive appearance, containing large angel wing-shaped leaves treasured with polka dots on the top of them and a deep purple-red at their bottom sides. Begonia maculata (Polka dot begonia) are excellent indoor or terrarium plants that grow relatively fast. Their silvery-white colored polka dots look almost unreal, like these colors were painted onto the leaves of deep olive-green colors. And these leaves grow asymmetrically on long bamboo-like stems. Therefore, all conclusively, Begonia maculata could be used as container plants on porches and patios, as bedding plants or in hanging baskets.
Begonia maculata (Polka dot begonia) are easy to care for indoor plants.
- This plant shows good growth when kept in front of bright, indirect sunlight. They must be watered abundantly, keeping its soil well-moist. And treat them with diluted fertilizer, every two weeks, except during fall and winter season. This step ensures bigger leaves and may blooms too. Begonia maculata generally prefers warm temperature somewhere around 18 – 22 degree Celsius.
It’s not a Pet-friendly plant.
- Parts of this plant are toxic to all living beings. Their ingestion may cause vomiting, excessive drooling, irritation and intense burning in the mouth, and even difficulty in swallowing. Therefore, it’s not safe to keep them near your pets or children.
Prompt Plant Delivery.
- Plants World is an exclusive plant shop among Dubai garden centres, that will get your plant delivery to your door steps with free plastic pots for plants. Begonia maculata (Polka dot begonia) plant could also be presented as eco-friendly gifts or green giftings to any enthusiastic green thumb individuals.