{"product_id":"polka-dot-begonia","title":"Potted Polka Dot Begonia (Begonia maculata), 9\" or 5.5\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMeet the plant that stops people mid-conversation. The Polka Dot Begonia wears long, wing-shaped leaves in deep olive green, scattered with silver spots, and then flips over to reveal a rich burgundy underside that nobody expects the first time they see it. It is a cane-type begonia, so it grows upward on jointed stems and, once it settles into a spot it likes, sends out drooping clusters of soft ivory or blush flowers. A little more opinionated than your average houseplant, and worth every bit of the attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright, indirect light. An east or west facing window is the sweet spot. Direct afternoon sun will scorch the leaves and wash out the silver spotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater when the top inch of soil feels dry, then let it drain completely. Begonias will forgive you for being a little late, but not for soggy roots. Water at the soil line rather than over the leaves, which helps prevent powdery mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the one that matters most. Around 40 to 50 percent keeps it happy. Grouping it with other plants or keeping it away from heating vents in winter goes a long way. Crispy leaf edges are the plant telling you the air is too dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot pet safe. Begonias are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, with the highest concentration in the roots. A shelf or plant stand keeps everyone happy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"May Flowers","offers":[{"title":"8.5\"","offer_id":42778860060757,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.5\"","offer_id":42778860093525,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0052\/9999\/4697\/files\/JVA_9632.jpg?v=1784901187","url":"https:\/\/mayflowers.ca\/products\/polka-dot-begonia","provider":"May Flowers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}