{"product_id":"begonia-maculata-polka-dot-4","title":"Begonia maculata ‘Polka Dot’ – 4\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most recognizable begonias around, the Polka Dot Begonia makes a statement with long, deep-green leaves covered in bright silver spots and rich reddish undersides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBegonia maculata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this cane begonia develops an upright, architectural growth habit and can become an impressive specimen with the right care. And as if the foliage weren't enough, mature plants can also produce delicate clusters of flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright, indirect light\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow the upper portion of the soil to begin drying between waterings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Appreciates moderate to higher humidity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright \/ cane-forming\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePet Safety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not considered pet-safe if ingested\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew houseplants combine pattern, color, and structure quite like the Polka Dot Begonia. The silvery spotting looks almost painted onto the foliage, while the burgundy-red leaf backs add another layer of color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs it grows taller, it becomes an increasingly dramatic statement plant without requiring an enormous footprint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBigfoot Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive your Polka Dot Begonia plenty of bright indirect light and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egood airflow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Avoid keeping the soil continuously wet, and try to water at the soil level rather than regularly soaking the foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf it becomes tall or leggy, don't be afraid to prune it. Cane begonias respond well to trimming, which can encourage a fuller, bushier plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plants are living, naturally variable products. The plant pictured represents the variety, approximate size, and quality you can expect. Individual plants may vary slightly in leaf count, spotting, coloration, shape, and growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bigfoot Botanicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48741319540893,"sku":"BFB-BEG-POLKADOT-4","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/2084\/7773\/files\/Begonia-PolkaDot1.jpg?v=1785823071","url":"https:\/\/bigfootciderco.com\/products\/begonia-maculata-polka-dot-4","provider":"Bigfoot Cider Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}