Rex Begonia Propagation Made Easy: A Beginner's Guide

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Want more Rex Begonias with those stunning, colorful leaves? Learn how to propagate them like a pro with this easy-to-follow guide. Expand your plant family and enjoy endless beauty!

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Rex begonias are easy to propagate, allowing you to expand your collection or share with friends

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There are 3 easy methods to propagating them.

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Leaf Cuttings Take a healthy leaf and cut it into sections, ensuring each section has a vein. Place the cuttings in moist soil or water, and new plantlets will form.

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Stem cuttings Cut a section of stem with a few leaves and root it in water or soil.

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Rhizome Division When repotting, carefully divide the rhizomes (underground stems) to create new plants.

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Follow along to learn more about how to grow and care for rex begonias.

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