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Emm's Plant House

Begonia maculata 'Pink Spot' 6cm H20cm

Begonia maculata 'Pink Spot' 6cm H20cm

£5.00 GBP
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Begonia maculata ‘Pink Spot’ dazzles with olive-green leaves dotted in pale pink and a rich red underside. This cane Begonia offers upright, architectural growth and showy seasonal blooms—perfect for bright, humid interiors.

  • Full Botanical Name: Begonia maculata ‘Pink Spot’
  • Common Names: Pink Spotted Begonia, Polka Dot Begonia (pink form)
  • Country and/or Region of Origin: Cultivar; species native to Brazil
  • Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Warm, humid forest margins with bright shade and airy soils

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Light: Bright, indirect; avoid harsh midday sun
  • Ideal Room: Living room, bright bathroom, or cabinet
  • Feeding: Balanced feed every 4–6 weeks in spring–summer
  • Humidity: 50–70% (higher helps prevent crispy edges)
  • Ideal Temperature: 18–26°C
  • Watering: Keep evenly moist; allow top 1–2 cm to dry
  • Pet/Child Safe: Toxic — calcium oxalates may cause mouth irritation and vomiting if ingested
  • Soil Type: Light, airy mix (peat-free compost, bark, perlite)
  • Propagation: Stem or leaf cuttings
  • Eventual Height and Spread: 40–70 cm tall; 30–50 cm wide
  • Growth Rate: Moderate to fast in warmth
  • Pests and Treatment: Mealybugs/mites; treat with insecticidal soap
  • Repotting: Yearly light refresh
  • Pruning: Pinch tips to keep bushy; remove faded blooms
  • Air Purification: Good
  • Folklore: Spots historically associated with “lucky leaves”
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