Polka dot begonia
Begonia maculata · Begonias · Begonia family
Also known as: Trout Begonia · Spotted Begonia · Clown Begonia
Medium45–150cmNot pet-safe
Polka dot begonia care at a glance
Polka dot begonia (Begonia maculata) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Polka dot begonia
Possible pests on Polka dot begonia include Mealybugs. Possible diseases include Powdery mildew and Grey mould. Polka dot begonia is toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Mealybugs Low
Disease
- Powdery mildew Medium
- Grey mould Medium
Toxicity
- Insoluble calcium oxalates Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Polka dot begonia
- Which pests affect Polka dot begonia?
- Possible pests on Polka dot begonia include Mealybugs.
- Which diseases affect Polka dot begonia?
- Possible diseases include Powdery mildew and Grey mould.
- Is Polka dot begonia toxic to cats and dogs?
- Polka dot begonia is toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Polka dot begonia need?
- Polka dot begonia has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Polka dot begonia need?
- Polka dot begonia prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is Polka dot begonia frost-hardy?
- Polka dot begonia is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 13 °C.