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Begonia maculata 'Polka Dot Begonia'

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About This Product

Scientific Name: Begonia maculata

Common Name(s): Polka Dot Begonia, Spotted Begonia

Defining Characteristics:

  • Angel wing-shaped leaves with white/silver spots and red undersides
  • Can produce clusters of delicate, drooping white to pale pink flowers with bright yellow centers

Recommended Pot Size: Small - Large

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature Requirement (°F): 65-80°

Humidity: 50-70% relative humidity

Watering Frequency: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged to prevent root rot. Water when the top 0.5–1 inch of soil is dry.

Lighting: Bright, indirect light

Soil Type: Well-draining, moisture-retentive soil mix such as Josh's Frogs High-Perlite Potting Soil

Growth Rate: Fast

Height at Maturity: 1.5 to 3 feet (18–36 inches) indoors

Origin: Southeast Brazil

Regional Locality: tropical, humid Atlantic rainforests of southeast Brazil

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-12

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged to prevent root rot. Water when the top 0.5–1 inch of soil is dry. Plant in a well-draining, moisture-retentive soil mix.

Shipping Notes: Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered.

As good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly, removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT.

Standard pot sizes for Josh's Frogs plants typically range from 1.25-3.5 inches.

Shipping

This product ships to your doorstep. Most orders placed before 2pm ET on business days will ship out the same day.

Import/export restrictions on this product require that it can only be shipped to destinations within the United States.

Restrictions on this product that prohibit shipping to the following states: HI.

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This product is covered under our Live Arrival Guarantee. If your insect/animal does not arrive in good health, we'll make it right, provided the following criteria are met:

  • If shipped Two Day, the temperature experienced during shipping must remain between -20 and 120 °F.
  • If shipped Next Day, the temperature experienced during shipping must remain between -40 and 120 °F.
  • If shipped Ground, the temperature experienced during shipping must remain between 20 and 100 °F.

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