Thanks to its beautiful leaf pattern, Begonia maculata, which comes from Brazil, is one of the most popular begonias ever. If you already have a houseplant of this type, you can propagate it and make several from one specimen. Use the following tips.
How can I propagate Begonia maculata?
You can separate aoffshootfrom the mother plant and plant it separately. If none is available, use a sharp knife to cut a 10 centimeter longhead cutting Place the cutting in a glass of water at room temperature until roots form.
How do I propagate Begonia maculata through cuttings?
SeparateRemove the offshoot from the mother plant and plant itseparately in a new pot. An offshoot is a plant shoot that roots itself at some distance from the mother plant and grows independently. If an offshoot is visible, you can separate it and place it in its own flower pot. In this case, no special rearing measures are necessary. If you provide the small plant with the right liquid fertilizer (€8.00 on Amazon), it will grow even better.
How do I propagate Begonia maculata with a head cutting?
CuttingTake 10 cm long shoots from the trout begonia and leave them in waterrootWhen pruning, you should first note that the sap of Begonia maculata is poisonous. Cut the head cutting just below a leaf node. Here the interface closes more quickly. This is how you then grow the cutting:
- Place the cutting upright in a glass of water.
- Place the jar in a place at room temperature.
- Wait for roots to form.
- Plant the cutting with roots in suitable soil.
How do I propagate the trout begonia through a stem cutting?
Placeastem cuttingdirectly horizontally on the ground so that it takes root. A stem cutting is a stem shoot of Begonia maculata with a sleeping eye. Dormant means that there is a recognizable bud on this shoot. Place this shoot horizontally on the substrate. In a warm environment, roots will quickly form downwards. Avoid waterlogging or excessive moisture. Otherwise the cutting could be damaged. Place the new trout begonia in a separate flower pot.
Tip
Liquid fertilizer promotes growth after propagation
Use a suitable liquid fertilizer during the warm time of the year. If you add this to the irrigation water once or twice a month, you can specifically promote the growth of the cuttings you have grown. The Begonia maculata will thank you with beautifully spotted leaves and appear as a truly magnificent specimen among all Begoniaceae.
