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How to take begonia cuttings?
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Posted by mindysuewho 7 (My Page) on Thu, Sep 18, 08 at 23:47
| I planted a lot of dragon wing begonias in the ground. They are so pretty that I hate to see them go but the frost will be getting them eventually. I've never taken cuttings before. How do I do this so I can keep them in the house over the winter? Thanks for any help. |
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RE: How to take begonia cuttings?
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| Take enough of the stem to have at least two nodes, three is better. Remove all bottom leaves and blooms. Two top leaves are plenty but it should root even without a leaf. Either water root or push the stem into good potting mix to where one or two nodes are below the soil surface. Water in and set in bright indoor light or in semi-shade outdoors for a few days. They should root in a week or two. Do not water again if surface is wet. |
RE: How to take begonia cuttings?
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| Thanks, hcmcdole, for the instructions. Will definitely water root some and put some others in potting soil to be sure to get some good plants. |
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