Begonia Maculata: the new darling of “plant freaks”

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All the time, we see little plants appearing in the middle of the decor, which bring nature into the home. Succulents and cacti had their moment of fullness, so did Adam’s ribs, and recently, ficus was the biggest trend in houseplants.

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However, it’s time for another species to shine and serve as a detail in the photos. instagrammable. It’s about the Begonia Maculata. Despite being native to Brazil, it has only been released a month ago commercially. Not by chance, it occupied the first place in the ranking of desire among the «plant freaks“. On Instagram she is already an absolute success, being Mentioned 39,000 times in hashtags.

In addition, searches for “begonia” on the inspirational platform pinteresthave grown 40% between April 2019 x April 2020.

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“In addition to its format and unique print, it is a novelty on the market. It is part of that group of plants that are of the ‘cultivation’ method, that is, it already existed in nature but, at some point, it underwent a natural mutation. However, when this mutation is chosen by people who cultivate this plant for ornamental purposes, this is characterized as ‘cultivating’”, he explains. Rayra Liralandscaper of J Lira Green Life.

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Full of white dots, with the back of its leaf a rich shade of carmine red and, to top it off, its underside is also reddish. It is said that the stylist Christian Louboutin would have been inspired by this shade of begonia to create his iconic red-soled shoe.

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Begonia Maculata can be a great option for home decor and will look perfect in the living room. “It’s a different plant. If she were a person, she would be a very elegant lady with pearl earrings and a red coat. This plant draws attention with its stamped angel wing shape, which is even more reminiscent of vintage decorating styles,” says Rayra.

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The expert also reinforces some precautions to cultivate the plant at home. “Inside the house, it is possible to cut its stem with three leaves, put it in water, wait for its roots to grow and that’s it! Your foot is ready to hit the ground and become a seedling”, concludes the landscaper.