🌿 Begonia Leaf Propagation Experiment! 🌿
Why buy more plants when you can just make more from the one you have lol
I decided to try my hand at propagating a beautiful Begonia using the leaf cutting method, and I wanted to share the process I used.
Instead of letting this leaf go to waste, I’m giving it a chance to become a brand-new plant! Here is how I set up my little propagation station:
• The "Greenhouse": I repurposed a clear plastic cookie container! I made sure to add drainage holes in the bottom to prevent any water from pooling and causing rot.
• The Mix: I used a custom, airy substrate mix made of coco coir, perlite, and coco chunks. This blend is great because it holds onto just the right amount of moisture while staying nice and loose for those future roots.
• The Technique: I didn't just lay the leaf flat; I gently bent the leaf at the main nerve/vein points to create slight tears. This signals the plant to focus its energy on growing new plantlets right at those injury sites. I also kept a short stem attached to help anchor it in the soil.
Everything is now tucked away in its high-humidity container. Now, the hardest part: the waiting game! I’m so excited to see if I get some new growth soon.
Has anyone else tried propagating Begonias this way? Any tips for success?
#PlantPropagation #BegoniaLove #UrbanJungle #PropagatingPlants #PlantParent #DIYPlantCare
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🌿 Begonia Leaf Propagation Experiment! 🌿
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