{"product_id":"begonia-leaf-wings-maculata-polka-dot-25cm","title":"Begonia leaf Wings Maculata Polka Dot 25cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCare for Begonia Wings Maculata Polka Dot\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegonia Wings Maculata Polka Dot is one of the most popular indoor begonias. Its large winged leaves adorned with white spots (\"polka dots\") and a red-pink underside are unique. It grows upright and, with proper care, blooms with small pink flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e💧 \u003cb\u003eWatering\u003c\/b\u003e Water moderately – only when the top layer of the substrate (approx. 2–3 cm) is dry. It does not tolerate overwatering or complete drying out. \u003cb\u003eCaution:\u003c\/b\u003e Water must not stand in the saucer under the pot. Water directly into the substrate – not on the leaves, to avoid spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e☀️ \u003cb\u003eLight\u003c\/b\u003e Prefers \u003cb\u003ebright indirect light\u003c\/b\u003e – ideal placement is near an east or west-facing window.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid direct sun, which can burn the leaves and bleach the spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn low light conditions, the spots will be less prominent, and flowering will be limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e🌡️ \u003cb\u003eTemperature and Air\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 18–26 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCold:\u003c\/b\u003e Does not tolerate temperatures below 15 °C or drafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/b\u003e Prefers higher air humidity (50–70%). We recommend a humidifier or a tray with moist pebbles. \u003cb\u003eDo not mist directly on the leaves.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e🌿 \u003cb\u003eFertilization\u003c\/b\u003e During the growing season (spring–summer), fertilize once every 3–4 weeks with diluted liquid fertilizer at a quarter to half strength. \u003cb\u003eCompletely omit fertilization in winter.\u003c\/b\u003e Begonias are sensitive to over-fertilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🧽 \u003cb\u003eSubstrate and Repotting\u003c\/b\u003e Requires a light, airy, and well-draining substrate – a mixture of peat or coir with perlite (1:1). Repot in spring, always only one size larger. It will appreciate a support for its upright stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cb\u003eWarning\u003c\/b\u003e Begonia maculata is \u003cb\u003etoxic\u003c\/b\u003e to pets and children. Keep it out of their reach.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Flowers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53503657705815,"sku":"PLT-BEG-WPD-025","price":430.0,"currency_code":"CZK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/9555\/1063\/files\/BegonialeafmaculataBlackForest14O30cm_e01ef973-e86d-436c-bb16-5f843014e93f.jpg?v=1778317839","url":"https:\/\/jungleflowers.cz\/en\/products\/begonia-leaf-wings-maculata-polka-dot-25cm","provider":"Jungle Flowers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}