A begonia maculatais also called ball begonia and the popular name comes precisely because of the appearance. The plants with white dots that have gained space in Brazilian homes, did not come from very far. In truth, she is native to our woods and so it’s very easy to have one at home.
She can’t be exposed directly to light, but she needs lighting, so a corner near the window is ideal. As for watering, it should be done once or twice a week, to keep the plant moist, but be careful not to soak the soil, which could lead to rotting of the roots.
While the top part of this plant is green, with white dots appearing where they please, the underside is red. The color of the plant, in addition to being very beautiful, also tells you if the watering is above the necessary (the leaves turn yellow or stained). if the edges are golden, it means that your plant was burned by the direct sunlight.
Sometimes this plant bears white flowers, at this time, take extra care with the fertilizationbecause your begonia you will need more nutrients. And to have more of this little plant, cut a piece of stem with about 4 leaves and put it in water, they must be moved to a vase when they have root.
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