Begonia Maculata "Polka Dot" 14cm

Begonia maculata, or Polka Dot begonia as it’s often called, is a splashy show-stopper that looks fantastic with it’s olive green leaves and contrasting spots. It’s a houseplant that is likely to turn heads in your home, and thankfully it isn’t too difficult to care for.

The plant’s exotic look has many moving parts: silver polka dots that seem painted on olive-colored leaves, crimson-colored undersides, and sprays of open bell-like red or white flowers with bright yellow centers on bamboo-looking knotty stems. If you’re looking for something unusual that attracts attention, this over-the-top begonia is a great choice.

It’s called “easy” and can be—but it needs pretty specific conditions in the way of humidity, light, and watering. Once you get it dialed in, however, you’ll have a plant that’s the envy of your neighborhood.