{"product_id":"begonia-maculata-ruby-compact","title":"Begonia maculata ‘Ruby Compact’ - foliage with silver spots and spectacular ruby reflections","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBegonia maculata ‘Ruby Compact’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact and lively variety of the famous “polka dot begonia.” This selection stands out through its oval, elongated leaves in shades of dark green dotted with silver spots and with a deep ruby underside. The leaf texture is slightly glossy, and the overall appearance is refined, tropical, and ornamental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBeing more compact than the classic form, this variety is ideal for small spaces or decorative corners and performs excellently in hanging pots, window boxes, or on bright shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e🌿 Botanical features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Begonia maculata ‘Ruby Compact’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Begoniaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e decorative for its foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e oval, dark green with silver spots; underside ruby red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e compact, shrubby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e☀️ Growing conditions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e prefers moderate to strong indirect light; avoid direct sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e between 18–26°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e regular, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e loves moderate to high humidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e well-drained, peat and perlite based\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e monthly, during active growth (spring–autumn)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e✔️ What makes it special:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDistinctive foliage with silver dots and ruby-red underside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCompact form, ideal for flats or offices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEasy to care for, with moderate needs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdds a modern, playful, and tropical decorative touch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e📝 Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLeaves may show small imperfections due to sensitivity to transport and humidity changes. These are temporary and do not affect the plant’s vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e The decorative pot is not included in the price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floraria Secret Garden (SG)","offers":[{"title":"12 cm pot","offer_id":54905995100486,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/37D69547-ECFE-4DD8-818D-898DED130B3C.jpg?v=1754511806","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-dk\/products\/begonia-maculata-ruby-compact","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}