Botanical Name: Common Names:
Begonia maculata Polka Dot Begonia, Spotted Begonia, Trout Begonia, Angel Wing Begonia
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Indoor Plants, Palms, Ferns & Tropical Irregular Shape, Upright
Description:
Attractive indoor perennial with pointy white spotted dark green leaves and reddish-purple undersides. Pink or white flowers during the warmer months. Grows to 60cm H x 50cm W. Great for containers.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Shady Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Botrytis, Powdery Mildew
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Begoniaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Purple, Red, White
Flower Colour: Pink, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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