{"product_id":"begonia-maculata-12cm-20cm","title":"Begonia maculata (Polka dot Begonia) — H20 cm | Pot Ø12 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"begonia-maculata\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n  \u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Silver-white spots on deep green • 🌺 Burgundy red underside • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌸 White flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eNative to the \u003cstrong\u003etropical forests of Brazil\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eBegonia maculata\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most graphic indoor plants — its deep green asymmetrical leaves are dotted with irregular silver-white spots on top, while the underside reveals a bright burgundy red. In addition to this spectacular two-sided foliage, it produces delicate cascading clusters of white flowers. Discover our full \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/begonia\"\u003eBegonias collection\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-de-interior-que-florecen-todo-el-ano\"\u003eflowering indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/header\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHICH BEGONIA VARIETY TO CHOOSE? --\u003e\n  \u003csection id=\"varietes-begonia\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich Begonia variety to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThree Begonia varieties are available in our catalog:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBegonia maculata\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — deep green leaves speckled with silver-white and burgundy red underside, white clustered flowers (H20 cm | Pot Ø12 cm). The most graphic and spectacular version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/begonia-maculata-wightii-12cm-h20cm\"\u003eBegonia maculata 'Wightii'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — same characteristic spotted foliage, selected variety for even more pronounced and contrasting spots (H20 cm | Pot Ø12 cm). The version with the densest spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/begonia-betulia-candy-19cm-35cm\"\u003eBegonia 'Betulia Candy'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — abundant bright pink flowering, compact and bushy habit (H35 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most floriferous version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- LIGHT \u0026 LOCATION --\u003e\n  \u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eLight \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light to bright partial shade — good brightness enhances the white spots and promotes flowering, never direct sun that burns the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright living room, office, east or north-facing windowsill, bright bathroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 25 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, airy, and well-drained — potting soil for green plants mixed with perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WATERING \u0026 CARE --\u003e\n  \u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — let the top 2 to 3 cm of substrate dry out between waterings. Always water at the base, never on the leaves — leaf moisture causes spots and promotes fungal diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 to 2 times per week in spring-summer, reduced in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — pot with drainage holes and saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers 50–60% humidity — increase ambient humidity with a humidifier rather than direct misting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 2 to 3 weeks in spring-summer, diluted liquid fertilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e pinch stems to encourage branching and a compact shape — regularly remove dead leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- DECOR IDEAS \u0026 PLANT COMBINATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt eye level:\u003c\/strong\u003e placed on a console or shelf at eye height, the burgundy red underside of the leaves becomes visible along with the spotted top — this location reveals the full color richness of this plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith graphic foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/calathea\"\u003eCalathea\u003c\/a\u003e with contrasting veins — two very graphic foliages that complement without competing, for a sophisticated \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/combinar-plantas-ambiente-tropical\"\u003etropical atmosphere composition\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-ceramica-gabriel-burdeos-14cm\"\u003eGabriel burgundy ceramic\u003c\/a\u003e echoes the leaf undersides for a very elegant monochrome pairing, or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-relieve-blanca-ceramica\"\u003ewhite decorative pot with relief\u003c\/a\u003e for maximum contrast with the deep green and white spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- VERDEIA TIPS --\u003e\n  \u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinch stems regularly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Begonia maculata tends to stretch toward the light — pinching the tips every 3 to 4 weeks stimulates branching and keeps a compact, bushy habit rather than spindly stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagate easily:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut a stem with 2 to 3 leaves and place it in a glass of water in indirect light — \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/esquejes-plantas-guia-completo-multiplicacion\"\u003epropagating plants by cuttings\u003c\/a\u003e is especially easy with this species, which roots in 2 to 3 weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEncourage flowering with light:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright, stable indirect light is the main condition to get clusters of white flowers — \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/ciclo-vida-plantas-interior-dormir-crecimiento-floracion\"\u003eunderstanding your plants’ life cycle\u003c\/a\u003e helps anticipate flowering periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBegonia maculata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polka dot Begonia, Tamaya Begonia, Bamboo Begonia\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e tropical forests of Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions at delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H20 cm | Pot Ø12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–100 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light to bright partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — let the top 2 to 3 cm dry, always water at the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e pH 5.5–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e slightly toxic to pets and children if ingested\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor style:\u003c\/strong\u003e urban jungle \/ graphic \/ elegant\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The pattern and density of white spots naturally vary from leaf to leaf.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56333251576073,"sku":"12856","price":20.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/begonia-maculata-o12cm-h20cm-verdeia-4361559.jpg?v=1774798189","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/begonia-maculata-12-cm-20-cm-1","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}