How to Propagate Wax Begonia
Begonia semperflorens
| Methods | Stem cutting, seed |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Best season | Spring–summer |
| Time to root | 2–3 weeks |
| Group | Houseplant |
A fibrous-rooted begonia type that roots easily from stem cuttings, more straightforward than rex or rhizomatous types. Cut below a node and root in water or soil.
Stem cutting
Cut a 3–4 inch stem below a node, strip lower leaves, root in water or moist soil.
When to propagate
Spring through summer.
Common problems
Cutting rotted. Too wet — let soil dry slightly, or change water regularly if rooting in water.
Questions people ask
Why doesn’t this begonia use leaf cuttings like rex begonia? Different growth type — this fibrous-rooted begonia propagates most reliably from stems, unlike the leaf-friendly rhizomatous types.
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