Guía de cuidados de Polka Dot Begonia
Begonia maculata · Begoniaceae
Polka Dot Begonia (Begonia maculata) es una planta de terrario. Pertenece a la familia Begoniaceae. Es originaria de South-east Brazil (Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo), in the Atlantic rainforest understorey. Requiere iluminación good but filtered light for sturdy canes and bright spots; shade from hot sun, which scorches the leaves. Temperatura del agua: 15°C – 22°C. Dificultad de cuidado: Moderate. Ritmo de crecimiento: moderate.
¿Cómo cuidar Polka Dot Begonia?
| Iluminación | Good but filtered light for sturdy canes and bright spots; shade from hot sun, which scorches the leaves |
|---|---|
| CO₂ | High humidity (no figure in sources), but airflow is essential |
| Temperatura | 15°C – 22°C |
| Ubicación | LARGE CLOSED or OPEN with ventilation – it grows well in big terrariums, but fungal problems mean it needs airflow and regular debris removal. NOT for small jars; only young plants fit, in a tall container, at the back. |
| Crecimiento | Moderate |
| Dificultad | Moderate |
| Familia | Begoniaceae |
¿Cómo podar y propagar Polka Dot Begonia?
Cut over-long canes back to 2–3 buds in late spring. In a terrarium, remove fallen flowers and dead leaves promptly to prevent rot. Take 7–10 cm stem cuttings in spring, in sandy compost with bottom heat of 18–21°C.
¿Qué problemas afectan a Polka Dot Begonia?
Powdery mildew or grey mould from stagnant, over-humid air; stem rot and collapse from overwatering (the main cause of losses); mealybugs, spider mites, thrips, whitefly, aphids.
¿Cómo solucionar los problemas de Polka Dot Begonia?
Increase air circulation and cut away affected parts. Keep moist but never waterlogged, letting the surface dry a little between waterings, less in winter; filtered or rain water is suggested. Light, free-draining, acidic to neutral compost. Liquid feed at alternate waterings while growing. Minimum about 10–15°C.
¿De dónde procede Polka Dot Begonia?
South-east Brazil (Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo), in the Atlantic rainforest understorey
¿Qué debes saber antes de comprar Polka Dot Begonia?
TOXIC to cats, dogs and horses (ASPCA): soluble calcium oxalates cause vomiting and drooling, and the underground parts are the most toxic. RHS advises gloves and keeping it away from pets; the sap may irritate skin.
Fuentes
- Begonia maculata Raddi (GBIF backbone; distribution from WCVP/Kew) — GBIF / Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants
- Begonia maculata - spotted begonia — Royal Horticultural Society
- Begonias as houseplants — Royal Horticultural Society
- Begonia - Cane Types — NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
- Polka Dot Begonia - Cane Types (Begonia maculata) — UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County
- Begonia maculata — Wikipedia
- Large Terrarium Plants — Terrarium Tribe
- Begonia — ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
Datos de cuidado contrastados con estas fuentes el 2026-09-23.
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