Polka Dot Begonia, Begonia Maculata Wightii

Botanical Name: Begonia maculata 'Wightii'
Common Names: Polka Dot Begonia, Spotted Begonia
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About

Get wild and whimsical with this playful Polka Dot 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.

Care Guide

Light Requirements
Prefers bright indirect light. Tolerates medium light. Growth will slow in medium light conditions. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.
Artificial Light
Direct Sun
Water Needs
Prefers consistent but moderate watering. Tolerates occasional dryness. Will not tolerate excessive watering.
Infrequent
Frequent
Soil Preference
Prefers a soil mixture with moderate drainage speeds and moderate water retentive properties. Include sustainably sourced peat moss for water retention and perlite or pumice as a drainage amendment.
Moisture Retention
Fast Drying
Retentive
Drainage Speed
Slow
Fast