Family: <\/strong>Begoniaceae
Size: <\/strong>60 cm to 1.50 m in height
Planting: <\/strong>Spring
Exposure: <\/strong>Part-shade space without direct sunlight<\/strong>
Soil: Rich soil for indoor plants
Watering :<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Spring: once a week<\/li>
- Summer: once or twice a week<\/li>
- Fall \/ Winter: once every 10 to 14 days<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow to grow Begonia maculata?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Begonia maculata, also known as bamboo begonia or tamaya, is an easy to grow houseplant.\u00a0Coming from the tropics, it quickly adapts to living in an apartment or on a veranda.\u00a0The tamaya is distinguished by its asymmetrical green foliage spotted with white and its thick stems.
The plant easily develops a temperature between\u00a015 and 25 \u00b0 C<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe ideal season to repot Begonia maculata is spring.\u00a0It thrives in a\u00a0bright space<\/strong>, but avoid exposing it to direct sunlight.\u00a0If bamboo begonia has poorly developed foliage, it is most likely due to a lack of light.\u00a0It will then be necessary to bring it closer to a source of light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Easy to grow, Begonia maculata is not demanding in terms of\u00a0planting.\u00a0To grow successfully, just follow these few steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Take a container as wide as it is deep, and pierced with holes to ensure drainage;<\/li>
- Install a layer of clay balls at the bottom;<\/li>
- Use a fertile soil<\/strong> for indoor plants;<\/li>
- Handle the stumps delicately so as not to break the roots;<\/li>
- Cover with substrate;<\/li>
- Water copiously.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
After successful flowering, bamboo begonia rests and requires a cooler environment, a temperature of around 15 and 16 \u00b0 C to be able to\u00a0flower again<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to water begonia maculata?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Begonia maculata needs good humidity<\/strong> to develop. However, although it does need moisture, it does not appreciate spraying directly on its foliage and flowers.
Watering should be done sparingly to prevent rotting of the roots<\/strong> or blackening of the leaves. The frequency of watering Begonia maculata depends on the seasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n– During the spring period, weekly watering is more than sufficient. Water at room temperature<\/strong> is recommended to avoid thermal shock at the roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– During the summer period, the water needs of begonia maculata increase. It is advisable to water the plant copiously once or twice a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– During the winter and autumn periods, its water needs decrease<\/strong> because its growth practically stops. The ideal is to water once every 10 to 14 days when its substrate is dry to several centimeters deep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– In dry weather, it is possible to install a saucer of clay balls bathed in water under the pot to bring a little humidity to the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bamboo begonia sometimes needs to be staked<\/strong> to prevent its stems from falling or breaking. It is advisable to prune its damaged or dry leaves and flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat fertilizer should begonia maculata be given?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To ensure the good development of begonia maculata, a supply of fertilizer is essential.
A special houseplant or flowering plant fertilizer is recommended. A contribution every 15 days is essential between the months of April and August for a successful culture. In winter, this contribution is unnecessary<\/strong> and risks exhausting the plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to cut Begonia maculata?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The cuttings of Begonia maculata is as easy as planting. To do this, it is essential:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– To wait for spring or the beginning of summer;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Collect a section with at least 3 leaves;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Let it soak in water<\/strong> ;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Wait for 2 to 3 weeks until the roots come to life;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Wait until the roots reach 2 to 3 cm before\u00a0transplanting the cuttings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to make Begonia maculata bloom again?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A plant that thrives perfectly indoors, begonia maculata is beautiful when it blooms.
Its small flowers grow like a cluster in the axils of its leaves.\u00a0This cluster of flowers is usually\u00a0pink or white<\/strong>.\u00a0It enhances the decorative side of begonia maculata.
To prolong this flowering, it is advisable to remove and\u00a0prune faded flowers<\/strong>\u00a0as much as possible.\u00a0A regular supply of fertilizer is also required to feed Begonia maculata properly and facilitate its flowering.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"With its smooth, dark green foliage speckled with white, Begonia maculata is a magnificent houseplant.\u00a0When it blooms, it develops small, pale pink flowers.\u00a0Native to South America, Begonia maculata thrives indoors or on a veranda.\u00a0How to cultivate and maintain it? Technical sheet Latin name: B\u00e9gonia maculataFamily: BegoniaceaeSize: 60 cm to 1.50 m in heightPlanting: SpringExposure: Part-shade space without direct sunlightSoil: Rich soil […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":769,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-768","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-green-plants"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.semsgarden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/768","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.semsgarden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.semsgarden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.semsgarden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.semsgarden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=768"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.semsgarden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/768\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.semsgarden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/769"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.semsgarden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=768"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.semsgarden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=768"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.semsgarden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=768"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}