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10.10.2023 - 16:23 / getbusygardening.com / Amy Andrychowicz
Propagating begonias is fun, simple, and rewarding, allowing you to expand your collection without the expense of buying new plants.
In this post, I’m going to explain how to multiply begonias by rooting the cuttings or leaves in water or soil, with full step-by-step instructions.
I’ll also list all the essential supplies you’ll need and share my tips for success, helping you propagate your favorite begonia varieties like a pro.
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There are three ways you can propagate begonias – you can divide them, grow them from seeds, or take cuttings.
Rooting the stems is the easiest option and works well for all varieties, so that’s the method I’ll explain in more detail.
First, though, let’s take a quick look at each of the three different techniques.
Rooting cuttings is the method I recommend for propagating begonias because it’s the easiest way to turn one plant into several.
It involves taking and preparing your stem cuttings and then rooting them in either soil or water.
Roots develop from the nodes (the spot where you removed the leaves) in as little as 4 to 6 weeks, and within 2 to 3 months the cuttings should be ready to pot up.
It’s also possible to propagate begonias from a single leaf, but it will take much longer to grow into a full-sized plant.
You can propagate any type of begonia by division, but this is the most common way to multiply tuberous varieties.
This method involves separating a mature plant into several smaller sections, and then repotting each division into a new container.
For the best chance of success, make sure that each division has a good root system attached.
This is the slowest way to propagate begonias, but it’s fun to give it a try.
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