Beginner
skill rating
Online Garden Tools
Useful videos
Begonia maculata (Spotted begonia)
Comment on a listing
Plant supplier links
- Login to upload a photo
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Begonia maculata
Other names
Spotted begonia, Trout begonia, Begonia argyrostigma, Cane-stem begonia, Polka dot begonia
Genus
Begonia Begonia
Species
B. maculata - B. maculata is a tender, erect, evergreen perennial with cane-like stems bearing wavy, lance-shaped, silver-spotted, olive green leaves, red beneath, and small, pendent cymes of pink or white flowers from spring into autumn.
Begonia maculata is: Evergreen
Habit
Erect
Flower
White, Pink in Spring; White, Pink in Summer; White, Pink in Autumn
Foliage
Spotted, Olive green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Caterpillars , Mealybugs , Thrips , Vine weevil Caterpillars , Mealybugs , Thrips , Vine weevil
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back canes that are overly long to 2 or 3 buds in late spring.
Propagation methods
Stem tip cuttings
Sign up for your FREE ACCOUNT today or login to receive detailed monthly care instructions
Where to grow
Begonia maculata (Spotted begonia) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Greenhouse, Containers, Conservatory, Beds and borders, Hanging baskets
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in light, well-drained, loam-based or loam-less compost in filtered light with shade from hot sun. Best to keep at 19C. Does not tolerate waterlogged conditions or continual direct sunlight. In growth, water moderately & feed every other watering.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Indoor heated (H1)
Companion plants
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Begonia maculata
Other names
Spotted begonia, Trout begonia, Begonia argyrostigma, Cane-stem begonia, Polka dot begonia
Genus
Begonia Begonia
Species
B. maculata - B. maculata is a tender, erect, evergreen perennial with cane-like stems bearing wavy, lance-shaped, silver-spotted, olive green leaves, red beneath, and small, pendent cymes of pink or white flowers from spring into autumn.
Native to
Brazil
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Erect
Create your free Shoot garden
Create your free SHOOT garden and make a record of the plants in your garden.
Add your own photos, notes, get monthly email reminders on how to care for your plants, and connect with other gardeners. Get started now.
Colour
Flower
White, Pink in Spring; White, Pink in Summer; White, Pink in Autumn
Foliage
Spotted, Olive green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Caterpillars , Mealybugs , Thrips , Vine weevil
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back canes that are overly long to 2 or 3 buds in late spring.
Propagation methods
Stem tip cuttings
Monthly care advice
Get access to monthly care advice
Create a free SHOOT account and get instant access to expert care advice for this and other plants in your garden.
You'll also receive handy monthly email reminders of what needs doing. Create your free account.
Where to grow
Begonia maculata (Spotted begonia) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Greenhouse, Containers, Conservatory, Beds and borders, Hanging baskets
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in light, well-drained, loam-based or loam-less compost in filtered light with shade from hot sun. Best to keep at 19C. Does not tolerate waterlogged conditions or continual direct sunlight. In growth, water moderately & feed every other watering.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Indoor heated (H1)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10
In order to add a note on this plant, please add this plant to your plant lists.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3), Indoor heated (H1) | Tell us... |
Report content or feedback to Shoot
To add ? to your lists,
login to your account or subscribe.
Find out more about plant lists here
or Login
To add notes for this plant login to your account or register for a new account.
Sign up for freeor Login
To add images for this plant login to your account or register for a new account.
Sign up for freeor Login
To check if this plant is suitable for your garden first login to your account or subscribe.
or Login