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Meet Maculata: The Polka-Dotted Spirit Behind Begonia Maculata
Meet Maculata — the polka-dotted showgirl of Begonia maculata. The second installment of the Petruscio Plant Spirits series pairs the character with the care: light, water, humidity, substrate, pruning, propagation, and how to read the moods of one of the most photogenic plants you can grow indoors.
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Begonia Care Calendar for Bay Area Gardens
Few plants reward Bay Area gardeners as generously as begonias. With their jewel-toned blooms, architectural foliage, and genuine adaptability to our foggy mornings and warm afternoons, begonias have earned a permanent place in San Jose gardens. Whether you’re growing them in a shaded patio container or tucked under the canopy of a valley oak, success…