begonia maculata
'black forest'

No other name for this plant.

Care level

Medium

This plant features leaves that are curved with edges like small teeth, colored dark green and marked with silvery-white dots. It grows with strong stems and has foliage that is both thick and shiny.

Care & maintenance

Light

Bright indirect light

Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.

Temperature

Warm (18°C - 28°C)

Fertilization frequency

Moderate

Monthly during the growing period.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 50 and 70% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a Tropical plant mix: A rich, moisture-retentive blend with good aeration. Mimics the natural forest floor environment of tropical regions.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

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Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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Features

Size & growth

Medium

Upright

Moderate growth

This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach 30 to 90 cm in height or spread.

It grows upwards without support.

Toxicity

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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Flowering & not self-pollinating

The begonia black forest can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.

Propagation methods

The best propagation method for this specie is Stem or tip cutting.
Alternatively, you can also try the following methods:

Origin & references

Created from hybridization.

Patent and right

This plant was created as part of a breeding program aimed at finding new Begonia varieties. It was chosen as a seedling in the Netherlands in 2018 after crossing a specific parent plant known as ‘180027’ with another Begonia maculata, and has since been grown from cuttings to show its traits remain consistent.
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