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Begonia Maculata

Name: Begonia Maculata
Brand: Soiled
Price: 799.00 INR
Availability: InStock

₹ 1,500.00 ₹ 799.00

The Begonia Maculata (often celebrated as the Polka Dot Begonia or Wightii) is an iconic, avant-garde showpiece native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil. Famous for its dramatic graphic contrast and runway-worthy silhouette, this cane-type begonia transforms any bright indoor room into a gallery of living high fashion.

Each elongated, wing-shaped leaf blade features an olive-to-forest green surface stamped with crisp, silvery-white polka dots that seem painted on by hand. Flipping the leaf reveals an intense, saturated crimson-carmine underside, creating a stunning two-toned theatrical display crowned seasonally by cascading clusters of delicate white blossoms.

Silver Polka Dots & Crimson Undersides The unmistakable hallmark of Begonia maculata is its high-contrast color scheme. Crisp metallic silver dots scatter across the deep green upper leaf canvas, backdropped by rich, fiery ruby-red undersides that catch ambient room light from every angle.

Upright Cane Habit & Floral Blooms Growing on sturdy, bamboo-like jointed canes, this upright begonia builds into a multi-stemmed architectural shrub. When given bright indirect light, mature specimens reward you with pendulous clusters of starry white flowers with bright yellow centers.

Transit Advisory: Delicate Foliage Begonia maculata is a naturally delicate, thin-leaved tropical plant that experiences travel fatigue. It is completely normal for leaves to droop slightly, shed, or develop minor brown edges or tips during transit due to moisture shifts and box confinement. Place the plant in a warm spot with bright indirect light and steady humidity upon unboxing—it acclimates quickly and will push vigorous new speckled growth within weeks.

Caution: Toxic to Pets Like all members of the Begoniaceae family, this plant contains soluble calcium oxalates, which are most concentrated in its stems and roots. Chewing or ingesting any part of the foliage will cause oral burning, drooling, vomiting, and digestive discomfort in dogs and cats. Keep it safely elevated out of reach.

Light & Spotting▾

Requires consistent, bright indirect filtered light. Abundant indirect lighting is essential to maintain the sharp contrast of its silver polka dots and keep the crimson undersides intensely pigmented. Protect it strictly from harsh direct afternoon sun, which will instantly scorch and bleach the delicate, paper-thin leaves.

Watering▾

Allow the top 30% to 40% of the soil mixture to dry out before watering thoroughly. Cane begonias prefer lightly moist media but are vulnerable to root rot if kept waterlogged. Always water the soil directly around the base—avoid splashing water onto the leaves, as trapped moisture can cause brown fungal leaf spotting.

Soil & Humidity▾

Thrives in moderate to high ambient humidity (55% to 70%) to prevent leaf margins from curling or crisping. Provide steady warmth and good air circulation. Plant it in a light, highly porous, fast-draining potting blend combining rich peat or coco coir amended with perlite, orchid bark, and horticultural charcoal.

1 Begonia Maculata

Size: Small: Single Plant
Medium: Double Plant
(Plant sizes may vary slightly based on seasonal growth, individual plant characteristics, and current stock.)