Exposure & placement

The Begonia Maculata enjoys bright indirect light to maintain its vibrant colors and clearly visible silver spots. Avoid direct sun which burns its delicate leaves.

• Light exposure: bright indirect light, avoid direct sunlight.
• Ideal: near an east or north-facing window, bright desk, shelf, or bathroom with a window.
• Temperature : 18 to 25 °C, without sudden variations.
• Substrate : light, rich and well-drained, potting soil for green plants with perlite.

Verdeia tip: the brighter the light (without direct sun), the more vibrant the silver spots and the deeper the purple underside.

Watering & care

• Watering: moderate; let the substrate dry on the surface between waterings.
• Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: prefers 50-60% humidity, place near other plants or a humidifier.
• Fertilizer: once every 2-3 weeks in spring-summer with a diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
• Pruning: pinch the tips to encourage branching and a bushier shape.

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

Decor ideas & plant pairings

With its spectacular spotted foliage and elegant pink ELHO Vibes Fold pot, the Begonia Maculata brings a touch of graphic elegance and sophistication to your urban jungle. It creates a striking visual focal point.

• To pair with: Calathea, Maranta, Fittonia, Pilea, or other graphic plants to create an elegant urban jungle.
• Ideal pot: delivered with a stylish and modern pink ELHO Vibes Fold pot that highlights the spotted foliage.
• Ambiance: perfect on a shelf, desk, coffee table, windowsill, or bright bathroom to create a striking graphic accent.

The silver spots create a spectacular contrast with the pink pot and add a touch of light and elegance.

Verdeia Tips

• Easy care — perfect for beginners looking for a graphic plant.
• Spectacular foliage — unique silver spots that catch every eye.
• Delicate flowering — produces small white flowers in clusters.
• Bright indirect light essential — avoid direct sun that burns the leaves.
• Avoid wetting the leaves — water directly at the substrate.
• Pinch the tips — encourages a bushier, more branched growth.
• Repot every 1-2 years in spring into a slightly larger decorative pot.
• Easy to propagate — cut a stem and place it in water until roots appear.
• Toxic to pets — keep out of reach of cats and dogs.
• Perfect gift — ideal for adding a lasting touch of graphic elegance.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Begonia maculata
• Common name: Begonia Maculata, Bamboo Begonia, Polka Dot Begonia
• Family: Begoniaceae
• Origin: humid tropical forests of Brazil
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø14 × H30 cm + Pink ELHO Vibes Fold Pot
• Adult size: up to 60–100 cm indoors
• Exposure: bright indirect light, avoid direct sun
• Watering: moderate, allow surface to dry between waterings
• Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity for animals: toxic if ingested
• Decorative style: Graphic / Elegant / Urban jungle
• Feature: unique silver-spotted foliage, purple underside, delicate white blooms, pink ELHO Vibes Fold pot included

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the silver spots and the density of the foliage naturally vary depending on light conditions and the season.