Begonia maculata ‘Polka Dot’ – 14cm

Begonia maculata is a classic Begonia with long, asymmetric, angel-wing leaves patterned in neat silver-white polka dots over a rich olive-green surface. Turn a leaf over and the underside is a vivid, solid red. It grows upright on bamboo-like canes, eventually reaching a tall, structural form that adds height and drama to a collection. In the right conditions it produces sprays of delicate white flowers that hang in clusters from the stems.

Origins
Native to the Atlantic Forest regions of southeastern Brazil, Begonia maculata grows in warm, humid, shaded understorey environments on the forest floor and along stream banks.

Soil and Substrate
Our Simply Houseplant Tropical Potting Mix suits cane Begonias well and provides a balanced peat-free home with good drainage and moisture retention.