{"product_id":"begonia-maculata-polka-dot-begonia-starter","title":"Begonia Maculata (Polka Dot Begonia) — Starter","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;line-height:1.8;color:#2c2c2c;max-width:640px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:3px;color:#3a9d6f;margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:600\"\u003e✦ The Plantry Plant Co. ✦\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;color:#6a6a6a;margin:0 0 20px;font-size:15px\"\u003e\"Every great begonia begins as a single spotted leaf and a great deal of confidence. Silver polka dots, already perfectly placed — nature, for once, committing to the bit.\" — Mr. Phileas Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;color:#1a3a2a;font-size:18px;margin:24px 0 8px\"\u003eThe Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Begonia maculata — the Polka Dot Begonia — is an angel-wing begonia from Brazil, and one of the few houseplants that looks designed rather than grown. Asymmetric olive leaves are scattered with crisp silver spots on top and flush deep burgundy-red underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the smallest and most affordable way to start: a young plant with a single spotted leaf, rooted in a clear cup of Fluval Stratum, with growth still ahead of it. She grows in canes rather than a rosette — as she matures, cut her back when she gets leggy and she'll branch out fuller than before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;color:#1a3a2a;font-size:18px;margin:24px 0 8px\"\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect. Good light keeps the spots crisp and the red underside deep.\u003cbr\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e When the top inch of substrate is dry — she dislikes sitting wet. Small cup, so go easy. Water the substrate, not the leaves.\u003cbr\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Happier above 50%, but adapts to household air.\u003cbr\u003e🪴 \u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Established in Fluval Stratum.\u003cbr\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright cane — pinch or prune to keep her branching instead of stretching.\u003cbr\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toxic if ingested — keep away from pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;color:#1a3a2a;font-size:18px;margin:24px 0 8px\"\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact plant photographed — a healthy, rooted Begonia maculata starter in a clear cup of Fluval Stratum. Carefully packaged with weather-appropriate protection — heat pack included when temperatures require it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:24px 0;padding:16px 18px;background:#f4f7f4;border-left:3px solid #3a9d6f;border-radius:4px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:600;color:#1a3a2a;font-size:15px\"\u003e🌿 One of a kind — when it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:14px\"\u003eYou'll receive this exact plant, the one pictured. We don't restock individual specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — arrives healthy or we make it right. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-and-pickup\" style=\"color:#3a9d6f\"\u003eSee how it works →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal to Liberty, IN?\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose free Local Pickup at checkout — no box, no shipping, gentlest on the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;margin-top:24px;font-style:italic\"\u003eQuestions about this plant? We love talking plants — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"color:#3a9d6f\"\u003ereach out anytime\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Plantry Plant Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":50795227643969,"sku":"TPC-PLT-BEG-005","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/5497\/3505\/files\/tpc-plt-beg-005.jpg?v=1792775042","url":"https:\/\/plantryplantco.com\/products\/begonia-maculata-polka-dot-begonia-starter","provider":"The Plantry Plant Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}