Exposure & Location

The Begonia Maculata enjoys bright indirect light to maintain its bright white spots and encourage flowering. Avoid direct sunlight which can burn its delicate leaves.

• Exposure: bright indirect light to bright partial shade, never direct sun.
• Ideal: bright living room, office, east or north-facing windowsill, bright bathroom.
• Temperature: 18 to 25 °C, without sudden changes.
• Substrate: light, airy, and well-drained (green plant potting soil + perlite).

Verdeia tip: good brightness intensifies the white spots and promotes spectacular flowering.

Watering & Care

• Watering: moderate; allow the top 2-3 cm of substrate to dry out between waterings.
• Frequency: about 1-2 times per week in spring-summer, reduce in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and a saucer.
• Humidity: prefers 50-60% humidity, avoid misting leaves directly (risk of spots).
• Fertilizer: every 2-3 weeks in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer.
• Winter rest: reduce watering and fertilizing in autumn-winter.
• Pruning: pinch stems to encourage branching and compact growth, remove dead leaves.

Avoid wetting the leaves when watering — water directly into the substrate to prevent spots and fungal diseases.

Decor Ideas & Plant Pairings

With its white-spotted leaves and spectacular burgundy red underside, the Begonia Maculata instantly becomes an elegant and graphic centerpiece. Its unique patterns add a sophisticated touch to any space.

• Pair with: other Begonias, Calathea, Fittonia, Maranta, or solid foliage plants to create a spectacular contrast.
• Ideal pot: matte ceramic decorative pot (white, light gray, black, terracotta) to highlight the spotted foliage and red underside.
• Ambiance: perfect on a bright windowsill, console, shelf, desk, or featured in a living room corner to create an elegant focal point.

Place it at eye level to fully enjoy the spectacular burgundy red underside of the leaves.

Verdeia Tips

• Easy to care for — perfect for lovers of graphic plants.
• Avoid direct sunlight which burns delicate leaves and fades white spots.
• Never water the leaves — water directly into the substrate to avoid spots and diseases.
• Regularly pinch stems to encourage compact and bushy growth.
• Can flower year-round with good conditions — delicate clusters of white or pink flowers.
• Repot every 1-2 years in spring into a slightly larger pot.
• Easy to propagate — cut a stem with a few leaves and place it in water or moist substrate.
• Slightly toxic if ingested — keep out of reach of children and pets.

Technical Specifications

• Botanical name: Begonia maculata
• Common name: Polka Dot Begonia, Begonia Tamaya, Bamboo Begonia
• Family: Begoniaceae
• Origin: Brazil (tropical forests)
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø12 × H20 cm
• Adult size: 60-100 cm tall
• Exposure: bright indirect light to bright partial shade
• Watering: moderate, allow to dry between waterings
• Care: easy (with some precautions)
• Toxicity to animals: slightly toxic if ingested
• Decor style: Urban jungle / Graphic / Elegant
• Special feature: white-spotted leaves with burgundy red underside, delicate white flowering

Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The pattern and density of white spots naturally vary from leaf to leaf.