Begonia maculata
Species · Begonia
Also known as Polka dot begonia
Silvery spots cover the green upper surfaces of this begonia's leaves, while the undersides are red. Pale flower clusters hang from its upright stems in summer.
- Light: Filter strong light and protect the leaves from hot sun. Source and guidance ↓
- Growth habit: An upright cane begonia with fibrous roots. Source and guidance ↓
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Growing this plant
For this species
- Light
- Filter strong light and protect the leaves from hot sun.
- Watering
- Water moderately while growing; keep the root zone from becoming waterlogged.
- Substrate
- Use a light, freely draining peat-free potting mix.
- Growth habit
- An upright cane begonia with fibrous roots.
- Mature size
- Around 0.5–1 m tall, with a spread of 0.1–0.5 m.
- Propagation
- Grow new plants from stem cuttings.
General guidance for Begonia
General guidance for this genus. Individual species and cultivars can need different conditions.
- Light
- Indoor foliage types: bright, filtered; avoid strong sun.
- Water
- Cane types: moist, never waterlogged; less water in winter.
- Temperature
- Cane types: 15–22°C. Rex: winter ≥13°C.
- Rex leaves
- Keep leaves/crowns dry; humid air + ventilation.
- Tuberous rest
- Garden tuberous types: yellowing foliage → less water; store frost-free, ~7°C.
Names & identity
Begonia maculata is a recognised species in the genus Begonia. Chonk keeps this permanent identity page separate from individual seller adverts.
- Canonical Chonk name
- Begonia maculata
- Accepted or parent name
- Begonia maculata
- Species epithet
- maculata
- Common names
- Polka dot begonia
Other plants in Begonia
Related by genus, not exact matches. Care requirements can differ.
Sources
Plant information
RHS: Begonia maculata ↗
Introduction · Light · Watering · Substrate · Growth habit · Mature size · Propagation
Checked 2026-09-24.Name sourcesKew Plants of the World Online ↗