How to Propagate Polka Dot Begonia
Begonia maculata · Also called Angel Wing Begonia
| Methods | Stem cutting, water |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Best season | Spring–summer |
| Time to root | 2–3 weeks |
| Group | Houseplant |
Cane-type begonias like this one root easily from stem cuttings, unlike the leaf-cutting method used for rex begonias. Cut below a node and root in water for reliable, visible progress.
Water propagation
- Cut a 4–6 inch stem section below a node.
- Strip lower leaves.
- Place in water, bright indirect light.
- Change water weekly.
Roots appear in 2–3 weeks.
When to propagate
Spring through summer.
Common problems
Cutting rotted. Leaves submerged — strip and change water regularly.
Questions people ask
Why doesn’t this begonia use the leaf-cutting method like rex begonia? Different growth habit — cane-type begonias root more reliably from stems, while rhizomatous types like rex begonia are suited to leaf propagation.
Related
Water propagation hub · Similar plants: Cane Begonia, Wax Begonia