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Issues with Begonia Maculata

randinicolekrandinicolek Posts: 4
in Problem solving
Hello!! I am somewhat new to houseplants, however very new to the Begonia Maculata. Lately I have been noticing these little slits/cracks/translucent holes in the plant. I have searched the internet endlessly and cannot find a post that resonates with my issue. I’ve checked for mechanical damage and there are no bugs on the plant. I noticed SOME very minor webbing around one part of the plant but after wiping it off, it hasn’t come back so I would assume it’s just dust. Also researched that spider mites are not common on these plants. I fought powdery mildew on this plant in the past from my own errors (leaves were getting wet from humidifier) but as of now it’s facing a window that provides bright indirect light, it’s grouped with other high humidity plants. I water it every 10 days allowing the water to drain and soil to dry between waterings and it gets humidity from my cool mist humidifier.  It’s putting out leaves, however I do not know what’s causing this issue. It is even starting to show up on my new growth. I will attach pictures. Any advice is appreciated! Thanks :) 

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  • YnneadYnnead Posts: 250
    Hi it looks quite healthy. Do you mean the white spots? That is normal for this type of begonia. If I do an image search it shows the same leaf patterning.
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  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,385
    If you mean sections like this:

    That looks like physical damage in the past.  The leaf may have been folded back on itself during transport etc.  Cats sometimes just take a swipe at plants and the results also look like that, if you have one.  A quick nibble by an insect some time in the past can also look just like that.  The damaged leaves won't repair themselves, but new ones will grow and should be free of blemishes, so the problem will likely just go away over time.. unless you do have a cat! :D
    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • randinicolekrandinicolek Posts: 4
    Thank you both!! I do not have a cat🤣 but that does make sense! I just worry with the cracks/holes developing on the new growth. It could have been a bug at some point in time. I will keep an eye on it! 
  • randinicolekrandinicolek Posts: 4
    Ynnead said:
    Hi it looks quite healthy. Do you mean the white spots? That is normal for this type of begonia. If I do an image search it shows the same leaf patterning.
    Thank you! I know the leaves are supposed to have white spots, if you zoom in on the leaf you’ll see actual holes/cracks etc. it looks like mechanical damage but I haven’t seen any bugs on the plant. Could just be the way the leaves are growing in!
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