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title: "I absolutely don’t know anything about Begonias, so I was told this…"
description: "I absolutely don’t know anything about Begonias, so I was told this is a Begonia Double Dot, but what’s the scientific name? I assume it’s some form of…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/2OB1JXZXRQeo4spB0EojrA/rJT4N8rS1c98BAvPtMGuab"
community: "Plant Identification"
author: "Paulina | Semi-Hydro"
published: "2025-10-02T20:35:21.730767Z"
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# I absolutely don’t know anything about Begonias, so I was told this…

_Posted by Paulina | Semi-Hydro on 2025-10-02_

I absolutely don’t know anything about Begonias, so I was told this is a Begonia Double Dot, but what’s the scientific name? I assume it’s some form of maculata? The “dots” are silvery

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## 4 comments

### Aneuda commented on 2025-10-02

Polka Dot Begonia (Begonia maculata)

#### Paulina | Semi-Hydro replied on 2025-10-03

It’s got more dots than just a standard maculata though so was just wondering whether begonia maculata “double dot” is correct (was sold to me as this) as I can’t find it on the Planta list.

### Greenthumbhopeful commented on 2025-10-03

Angel wing begonia

#### Paulina | Semi-Hydro replied on 2025-10-03

Yes, but what kind?

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