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  • Botanical Name: Begonia Maculata
  • Common Name(s): Polka Dot Begonia, Angel Wing
  • Description: Native to Mexico, Madagascar, South Africa, Central America, and Asia, the polka dot plant is a lively and beautiful little plant with brightly spotted leaves that stand out especially well against other plants. Put them in a mass of ferns or ivies, and their colors will stand out in bright contrast. In colder climates it is an annual plant, expected to live for about one year and die off after its sprout. In tropical climates, it is a perennial that lives a long time.

Growing Zones

10 - 12
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Low Temperature

60°F

High Temperature

75°F

Fragrant

No

Polinator Required

No

Polinator Friendly

No

Flower Color

White Pink

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil

Well-draining, chunky mix

Moisture

Moderate

Sun Exposure

Bright, indirect sun

Mature Spread

2-3 ft

Mature Height

2-4 ft

Bloom Period

Spring, fall

Pruning Time

As needed

Pet Safe

No

Perennial / Annual

Perennial

Evergreen / Deciduous

Evergreen

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