Begoniaceae
Begonia maculata 'Polka dot'
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Begonia maculata “Polka Dot” at a glance
Begonia maculata (often sold as “Polka Dot” begonia) is a cane begonia from Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, with wild records centred in Rio de Janeiro. Long, wing-shaped leaves carry metallic silver spotting, while the underside stays deep red. Upright, segmented canes create a tall, structured shape rather than a trailing habit. Plant tags sometimes use the synonym Begonia maculata var. wightii for the same species.
Keep light bright and filtered and grow it in a breathable, structured mix so roots don’t sit airless after watering. Pinch tips for branching; if older canes drop lower leaves and the base looks bare, cut back to a node to restart growth lower down. Humidity around 50%+ can reduce edge crisping, but steady airflow matters just as much. Taller plants (often 70–100 cm) may lean, so a simple stake helps prevent snapped canes. Cool temperatures combined with a constantly wet mix is the combination it tolerates least. Plant parts are toxic if chewed; sap may irritate sensitive skin.
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Begonia maculata 'Polka dot'
Quick Care Guide
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Water
Water when ~25–40% dry
Substrate
Fine but airy • Moisture-buffered • Balanced • Fine
Temperature
Ideal: 18–24 °C • Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
cane-stemmed begonia
Support
optional
Growth speed
High
Max size indoors
Max. height: 100 cm • Max. spread: 50 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Begonia maculata
How to read these metrics
These metrics are standardised reference points. We compile them by reviewing and cross-checking multiple botanical and horticultural references, then refining them through real-world growing experience. Source links: Plant Care Resources.
Please use the values as guidance. Conditions vary by home, so the same plant can respond differently. For plant-specific context, read the full product description and browse our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level + approximate lux at leaf level;
- Watering: “% dry” is the trigger before watering again; lower % stays more evenly moist.
- Potting mix: one-line profile (structure/drainage • moisture buffer • base • particle size).
- Temperature: “Ideal” comfort range; “Avoid below” marks higher stress risk.
- Humidity: target bands (Normal/Moist/Humid); consistency usually matters most.
- Growth habit: growth form (rosette, trailing, climbing) for placement and training.
- Support: needed/optional/none, whether stake, pole, or trellis improves structure and size.
- Growth speed: fast/average/slow under decent indoor conditions—expectations, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term potential; format differs for climbers vs. trailers.
- Toxicity & safety: chemical irritants/toxicity and physical hazards (spines, bristles).
- Origin & habitat: native region + typical biome/habitat as context.
Can Begonia maculata 'Polka dot' be grown outdoors in European climates?
Summer outdoors onlyMore outdoor growing details
Move outside once nights stay above
15°C
Bring under cover below
10°C
Best outdoors in
Warm summer patio, Sheltered urban spot
Outdoor note
Protection and winter
- Protection: Frost-free wintering indoors
- Wintering: Overwinter bright, frost-free and out of draughts
- Not a good fit for: Not suitable for open sun, dry wind or neglected watering.
Outdoor conditions
- Drainage: Moist but well-drained
- Moisture outdoors: Evenly moist
- Wind exposure: Sheltered from wind
Plant Care Basics:
- Care basics , Main hub with links to all houseplant care guides.
- After delivery & first week , Unpacking, first placement, and early recovery.
- Light, How much light houseplants really need indoors.
- Watering , When to water and how to avoid root rot.
- Substrates & roots, Potting mixes and drainage for strong root systems.
- Humidity, When humidity matters and what actually helps.
- Fertilizing, Simple feeding routine without burning roots.
- Problems & pests, Yellow leaves, brown tips, bugs, and fixes that work.
- Semi-hydro, How to run low-maintenance mineral substrates.
Your new plant has just travelled a long way and needs a calm start in its new home. For step-by-step unboxing and first-week care, check our after-delivery care guide. For deeper tips on how your plant settles in over the next weeks, read our houseplant acclimatization guide.
Begonia maculata 'Polka dot'
Sale price €9,75