How Do You Take Leaf Cuttings From A Tuberous Begonia?
The tuberous begonia is a warm season blooming plant that prefers shade and thrives in well-drained moist garden soil. It is also a great plant for pots or hanging baskets. Tuberous begonias can be propagated by splitting apart the roots, from stem cuttings or from leaf cuttings. Propagating tuberous begonias by leaf cuttings can be done successfully as long as there is a main vein included in the cutting. Fill a small pot with sterile planting medium that contains sand and peat, or use newly purchased potting mix. If the planting mixture is not sterile it can be sterilized by putting it in a coffee filter and pouring boiling water through the mixture, exercising caution. Wait until it cools before placing the mixture in the pot. Also, pure perlite can be used in place of other planting mediums. Soak the planting mixture in the pot with water and let it drain so it remains damp. Find a leaf on the tuberous begonia that you would like to propagate. Look for a healthy young leaf with goo
