Begonia maculata
Spotted begonia, Trout begonia, Begonia argyrostigma, Cane-stem begonia, Polka dot begonia
Begonia Begonia
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
Erect
White, Pink in Spring; White, Pink in Summer; White, Pink in Autumn
Spotted, Olive green in All seasons
Caterpillars , Mealybugs , Thrips , Vine weevil Caterpillars , Mealybugs , Thrips , Vine weevil
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
Cut back canes that are overly long to 2 or 3 buds in late spring.
Stem tip cuttings
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Begonia maculata (Spotted begonia) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Greenhouse, Containers, Conservatory, Beds and borders, Hanging baskets
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.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade
South, East
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3), Indoor heated (H1)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Begonia maculata
Spotted begonia, Trout begonia, Begonia argyrostigma, Cane-stem begonia, Polka dot begonia
Begonia Begonia
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.
Brazil
Evergreen
Erect
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White, Pink in Spring; White, Pink in Summer; White, Pink in Autumn
Spotted, Olive green in All seasons
Caterpillars , Mealybugs , Thrips , Vine weevil
Cut back canes that are overly long to 2 or 3 buds in late spring.
Stem tip cuttings
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Begonia maculata (Spotted begonia) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Greenhouse, Containers, Conservatory, Beds and borders, Hanging baskets
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.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade
South, East
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3), Indoor heated (H1)
Zone 11, Zone 10
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Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
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Light: | Partial Shade | Tell us... |
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Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3), Indoor heated (H1) | Tell us... |
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