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Rosa_Mundi

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Begonia Rex
« on: May 22, 2008, 13:44:49 »
I have several elderly Rex begonias which, although lovely, have grown with their stems along the ground. This means that the growing tip is now over the side of the pot, and heading away from it. Does anyone know what would happen if I removed this growing tip? It would leave the plant without leaves - would ity produce fresh shoots? Also, is it worth trying to root the tip as a stem cutting?
Thanks for any info  :D

Georgie

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Re: Begonia Rex
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2008, 16:25:19 »
I think taking leaf cuttings is the traditional way with Begonias.  Here's a link showing how to do it.  G x

http://www.rhs.org.uk/Learning/Publications/pubs/garden0501/cuttings.htm
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Rosa_Mundi

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Re: Begonia Rex
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2008, 23:27:53 »
Thanks, Georgie - I was just hoping that I could avoid starting again entirely and not lose my 2' across plant  ;D

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Re: Begonia Rex
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2008, 10:23:43 »
Thanks, Georgie - I was just hoping that I could avoid starting again entirely and not lose my 2' across plant  ;D

Well I can't see any harm in trying the two methods you suggest too - you might end up with a Begonia family.   ;D

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Re: Begonia Rex
« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2008, 15:06:11 »
Well, five weeks later and I'n a position to tell you that the tips of these begonias root very easily. I have some in water, and some in compost. I'm now going to remove the remaining growing points and see if the remaining bare stems will produce new shoots.
Watch this space.....

 

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