Polka Dot Begonia

Brand: CANOPI

Features:

• Get wild and whimsical with this playful polka dotted Begonia. The Begonia Maculata is both quirky and beautiful and is sure to bring a smile to your face anytime you spy it across the room.
• Plant ships in a plastic grow pot with drainage holes. The size refers to the top diameter of the pot.
• Water when the soil surface appears dry. Begonias love moisture but loathe wet feet. The leaves are quite communicative and will let you know they are thirsty by drooping.
• Place in medium to bright, indirect sunlight. It can tolerate lower light environments but it will lose some of its high contrast coloring and the polka dots will appear to fade.
• The Begonia Maculata is known for its beautiful, deep green foliage with whimsical white polka dots and a red purple underside.

Details: CharacteristicsThe Begonia Maculata is known for its beautiful, deep green foliage with whimsical white polka dots and a red purple underside.Origin and Native EnvironmentBegonia Maculata is native to the rainforests of Brazil.NamingBegonia Maculata, also known as Polka Dot Begonia, is named for its characteristic spotted leaves.Care InstructionsWater: Water when the soil surface appears dry. Begonias love moisture but loathe wet feet. The leaves are quite communicative and will let you know they are thirsty by drooping. Light: Place in medium to bright, indirect sunlight. It can tolerate lower light environments but it will lose some of its high contrast coloring and the polka dots will appear to fade. Direct sunlight will burn the delicate leaves. Soil: Prefers loose, well draining, loamy soil. This plant likes to stay moist, but is prone to root rot. Fast draining, porous soil and a shallow pot are a good combination to ensure that it can stay as moist as it likes to but avoid sitting in water. Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity environments. Keep interior humidity levels at or above 50%. Thought they like humid environments, Begonias do not appreciate misting on their leavesFertilizer: Fertilize every two weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, all purpose plant food diluted to a quarter strength.