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Begonia maculata
BegoniasMood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Also called: Spotted Begonia, Trout Begonia
Angel-wing/cane begonia with elongated asymmetrical leaves covered in bright silver-white spots and red undersides.
Growth habit: cane begonia.
Plant Mood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Fast-growing but prone to crispy edges, mildew, or root issues when airflow, moisture, and humidity are poorly balanced.
Care guide
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Gentle morning sun can be tolerated.
Water after slight surface drying; avoid chronic wetness around the roots.
Airy, moisture-balanced begonia mix.
Moderate humidity with good airflow is helpful.
Tall canes may benefit from staking.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
