Cultivation

Begonia Cuttings

Begonia L.

A method of vegetative propagation for begonias involving the use of stem, apical, and genus-specific leaf cuttings with high regenerative capacity.

In the reference 8 varieties crop Begonia, where this is mentioned in the description.

Begonias possess a pronounced regenerative capacity, allowing them to be propagated via stem, apical, and leaf cuttings. Leaf cuttings, especially in rhizomatous species, are capable of forming new shoots from petiole tissues or major veins upon contact with the substrate, which is a specific characteristic of the crop.

In stem propagation, it is important to consider that shoot development is hindered from nodes that previously bore flowers; therefore, vegetative shoots should be selected for propagation. Due to the high susceptibility of tissues to rot, the cuts require careful handling, and in the case of leaf cuttings, they must be pre-dried before being planted into a loose substrate.

The most effective period for rooting is considered to be the plant's active growth phase, from spring to early summer. An optimal rooting medium consists of a mixture of peat with perlite or vermiculite, provided that high air humidity is maintained along with regular ventilation.

General information about the subject — on the page Cuttings propagation.

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Varieties of Begonia mentioned in the description

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