I stumbled upon this video in my endeavor to fix my Red Bull Rex Begonia. I recently bought her from a nursery but she has a bad mealy bug infestation. Ive tried just about everything to get rid of them, but the plant is so lucious with leaves, i cant get to all of them. Today, im going to take cuttings and clean them off, then attempt every method i can find to prop these guys. Im going to try every method that you mentioned in this video, but im very excited to try this one. The cut vein method seems very hit or miss and so does the rolling method. I dont have any greenhouse climate areas in my house, so relying on humidity propagating wont work for me. BUT water props have been so successful. Ill come back with results in a few months 😊😊
@@paultheplantparent2702 23 hour update: I can already see little micro roots popping in from the cut point. When i was scavenging through the plant, i found a tiny little healthy baby that has really nice roots and 6 little leaves coming out. Im going to attempt a FULL water prop with this one. So excited for the results 😍.
3 week update: Roots are about an inch long now and some are getting that nice mature root coloration. No secondary roots yet so i will not be putting them in soil, but id say within the next 2 weeks I'll be moving them to soil. In reality, im just waiting for the root system to be as large as the foliage on the prop cuttings. Im a firm believer in waiting for a good root system because the second you get that sucker in soil, they shoot out new growth like crazy since they have a great foundation. Crazy to think that 3 weeks ago, i was nervous to grow props from single leaf begonia cuttings and now im ordering whole packs of tissue cultures 😂😂😂 the plant world is truly amazing 💚
@@CheesyChise RIGHT???? Im so fascinated. And tissue culture - still amazes me. So happy things are progressing nicely. Keep me posted as you’re ready to plant in soil. So exciting!!!! 😃😃😃
I have a Rex begonia macarena that sprouted a leaf on top as well as rooted on the bottom from water propagation! I'd love to show you a pic of it! And I love your begonias and your specific style of growing them! It's great!
Thank you for making this video! I was given some cuttings from a customer as a tip and I didn’t know what to do with them. Other methods looked time consuming. Yours looks easy and right up my alley.
oh nice!! I have a rex and love water culture, so was looking for propagation tips - awesome! gonna take my cuttings now ehehe Thank you :)) and your plants look awesome ^^
@@paultheplantparent2702 thanks Paul, will go shop for yarns now...i tink they make a mich better medium than soil. Btw, wat, how, wen do u fertilized these begonias. My propagations are growing rapidly only from the centre of the leaves and the roots are along the entire stem. Thus i cant cut it like in ur video. do i bury the whole stem in yarn, cos the mother leaves are drying up. Thanks Paul.
I've never had any luck propagating any plant. I'm now trying Rex begonia is I have them in tupperware with leaf cuttings pressed into soil with a small hole cut in the top. I have one with just the curled-up leaf and then one with the leaf and stem stuck in the soil. For some reason my cuttings never ever work no matter what I do. Ive tried roses, violets, and now the begonia but they always just seem to turn mushy and die on me. I have no idea what I'm doing wrong 😢
I messed that up. Just got first ever begonia leaves, amber and Cleopatra, and you ha e stopped my poor brain from boiling o er. I love water propagation but could only find rhizome instructions. I now have to go back through your videos to find out what else I can plonk into water to fill my obsession.!🐝
@@paultheplantparent2702 I think water culture actually makes begonias more viable for beginner plant parents. I waited a while to get my first rex, but now I see I can go wild with them. There's lots at my big box store right now!!
@@JessicaRuiz323 I agree. I always had problems with the soil. Haven’t isolated what the problem was. Made sure I didn’t overwater but they still didn’t make it.
@@paultheplantparent2702 so do you just leave them in water? That’s why I’m here, I had a great root ball with some little leaves sprouting off, planted in soil, dead within a day. So bummed
@@thecrummycrafter5625 believe me. I’ve been there. Way too many times. I either leave them in water and keep it clean and add fertilizer or I then grow in my favorite - lava rock!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼. I prefer the lava over any other growing medium. It’s fantastic!!!
It came with no id. But I agree. It’s really beautiful! Once in a while they pop up in big box stores like Lowe’s and Home Depot for a good price. Thanks so much for watching!!! 😃👍🏼🌱
Oh no. I’ve been there. It saved my plants to propagate them. I only added fertilizer after I saw a new baby plant forming. Let me know how it goes!!! 😃😃😃
@@jenniferuher5414 hello. For these guys I either use Maxigro or Bettergro - links are in the description. I always dilute it by 1/4 or 1/2. This way you can add it every time you change out the water. Let me know how it goes. 😃👍🏼
@@williamsgomez9198 hello. It depends on temperature and humidity but usually a few weeks shows some good results. I tried to space the updates in real time so everyone can get an idea. 😃🪴👍🏼
I never did. Some people use an air stone or add hydrogen peroxide to the water. Probably wouldn’t hurt. As long as the water is clean and changed out regularly, it should be A-ok. 👌🏼 👍🏼
Buddy, your propagated plants look healthier than most peoples plants. I see in dirt and have been established for a very long time you have that fertilizer water solution down Pat if you don’t mind me asking what is it that you use and what are the ratios, my friend?
Wow. Thanks so much. For the fertilizers, I’ve used two different types - Maxigro sometimes and usually Bettergro Orchid Plus. I’m very unconventional. I make some up per the instructions, but then I only add drops of it into the water/medium….usually weekly. Some weeks I miss but these guys always seem to love water!!! I appreciate you watching!!!! 😃🌱👍🏼
I have been keeping succulents, cactus, ficus bonsai, etc, etc (plants..🙂) for over 20 years and the sane for high tech planted aquariums. So I got the basics… I’ve had an Escargot begins a bit over a year and it feels like all I’m doing is stopping it from dying. 😅
@@brandonsmith3447 I get it. That’s how I always used to feel about Calathea. Once you stumble on something that works, it’s a game changer. Let me know how things go for you with the escargot. 👍🏼😃🌱 🐌
Okay do you submerge the end of the stem and the water before they produce roots? I have one in water now. It's been a few weeks and I have not noticed any roots yet. Wasn't sure how long it takes for them to start rooting. New to the water method and the whole begonia propagation.
Hello. Depending how old the leaf is it can take from 2 weeks to a little over a month. One thing that sped it up for me was putting the leaves under lights. LED lights helped them progress. And yes, I usually submerge most of the stem in water. Just keep the actual leaf dry. 😃👍🏼
Hello there. I only add the fertilizer once there’s new root and plant growth. Before that I’m changing out to water to make sure it stays clean. Thanks so much for watching. 😃🙏🏼
What fertilizer do u use? Iam new to bagonia rex so far I've had it two months now and its doing well I was nervous id kill it.. mines in soil .... thank u
Hi Paul, if u can do show me how to post a pic on your comment column. Took picture of my propagation growing from the centre of the leaves. Tks. BTW, how do I plant these propagations?
Hey there. Unfortunately you can't post pictures on UA-cam, but we can chat on IG: CuttingzPlus To plant that top portion, I have a video on that... a recent video how to plant propagations that sprout at the bottom of the stem and top of the leaf surface. Let me know if you can't find it. 🙂
I loved your video. If you cut the rhizome , where do you cut it and do you submerge it in water? Mine is growing out of the pot and I would like to propagate it and share it with my friends.
Thank you so much!!! 😃🌱 For the rhizome you can cut it pretty much anywhere and just place in a pot of well draining soil. Since they already have a growing tip, it’s much easier and quicker. 👍🏼
My begonias only propagated in leaf in soil one time. But in water I always get the little babies growing out of the top of the leaf that’s in water. Always.
Good video for a learner like me. Thanks for sharing. What type of root fertilizer did you mix wy water and the amount please ? I have white powder rooting hormone, will that work ? Thanks again.
For propagation I do t add anything to the water. Just bright light. Once you have roots and a plantlet growing, then I use hydroponic nutrients - either aerogarden or Maxigro. They’re such pretty plants.
Hello and thank you for the video! I have several really fabulous Rex begonias and I've almost killed all of them so far! So I'm just trying to save them at this point... What kind of light do you have above all of these water propagation glasses? Do you have a heating pad underneath?
Hello. I can relate. Soil never worked for me. I use LED lights. Daylight bulbs or grow lights for plants both work well for me. If you want to try another method, I’ve used leca and lava rock with them and the also do well. There are options other than soil, thankfully. Let me know how it goes for you.
@@paultheplantparent2702 Thank you for responding to me. You mentioned something about fertilizer solution. Do you add any additives to the water that you're propagating these stems in?
Hello there. I have good tap water here low in ppm. So Ive used that a lot. But you can use filtered or spring water. Eventually a mild nutrient solution would be needed to feed but to start you can use filtered. If it’s not looking so good you can take the leaves for propagation in water or soil. I prefer water. Nice bright light definitely helps and makes a difference. Keep me posted. 👍🏼
Good evening I want to ask some question. In 100cc of water how many drops of nutrient solution, is it the same as we are using in our plants? Thank you
@@rashiime hello. 😃. What I like to do is either half or 1/4 the recommended dosage - at least to start, until your plants acclimate. Every nutrient brand is a little different so I’d definitely check what the package recommends and then cut it at least in half. 👍🏼
@@paultheplantparent2702 okay thank you. I’m just a new begonia fan. I got my Rex begonia And I’m thinking to collect more but I’m not that good in indoor plants. So I’m going to try the water solution and some hydro balls( that is what we called it here in Japan) or leca. So wish me luck. Thank you God Bless
Depends. As long as there are new leaves you can plant them when they’re about an inch or two tall. As long as there are a nice amount of roots you can pot them up.
I just started adding begonias to my collection. They start off vibrant.. then......well, you know! They are all alive, but not so happy. I've decided recently that I'm going to try water propagation and possibly transfer to leca. Soil just isn't working for me. Thanks for confirming this!
@@msphil4life I completely relate. They’re also humidity lovers. Keeping them in terrarium-like conditions, you can definitely see the difference. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Have you planted any of the new plants in soil after propagation? I’m wondering what the success rate is of them being transferred. What fertilizer do you recommend and how do you prevent mosquitoes from being attracted to the water?? Does the fertilizer make them stay away from it? So many questions lol
Hello there. I’ve started moving some to a soil medium but it’s very light and high in perlite. I add bark to the soil too. As far as mosquitoes I haven’t had any issues at all. These are all indoors so maybe that’s why. No fertilizer u til there are little plants and a lot of roots. A good fertilizer is Maxigro. 😃👍🏼🌱
@@paultheplantparent2702 awesome. Thank you so much! I have a couple cane clippings that have baby plants growing from them now, so I’m planning to pot them soon. I had never tried sticking the leaf in water to propagate until I saw you video. I have done the canes though. What I’ve done in the past with Rex leaves is cut them up and stick them in soil, keep semi moist and lots of humidity. I also did rhizomes that way. I do have roots on the rex leaves I’ve started since watching your video! I’m really glad I saw your video because sticking the leaves in water is so much easier than the soil version! I have another question. Have you ever stuck leaves from a rhizomatous begonia in water to root or have you only stuck the rhizome in water? I have a leaf from a rhizome in water now with so many roots! I’m wondering if it will actually make a new plant when I put it in soil. That would be crazy!
@@nikkisefried467 hey there. Yup. Rhizomatous begonias can all be propagated from leaves. It’s usually the cane and shrub types that need stem propagation. I e noticed some of my non-Rex rhizomatous leaves take a little longer than the Rex to root but they should grow new plants as well from leaves. So cool that you’re experimenting too!!!! Keep me posted! Begonias are awesome!! 😃🌱
@@paultheplantparent2702 yeah, I’m a begonia collector for sure. I had so many about a year ago and I was VERY successful with leaf in soil propagation. When I became pregnant however, I was so sick and couldn’t take care of all my plants and I lost all but one. I was so devastated. I have begun building my collection again but I can’t find all the varieties I had before. I’m so sad about it! I miss my begonia Manaus 😢 it was so pretty. Anyway, my baby is six months old now so I finally have time to dedicate to plants again. I’ve gotten in to some other types as well like philodendrons and alocasias, but begonias and episcias are my favorites! So will the leaf I have in water that I cut from the rhizome eventually form another rhizome??? If so, that is soooooo cool! Are you on Instagram???
@@nikkisefried467 it will definitely grow another rhizome, although it’ll just look like a stem for a while until it matures. But yes. You’ll have a whole new plant in time. 😃😃😃
It depends on a few things. Warmth, light and the age of the leaf. At around 2 weeks you should see activity. Then it’ll take off pretty quickly. Keep me posted. 👍🏼
Hello there. 🙂 In the beginning, I change the water out more regularly if it's not looking so clean. Otherwise, I keep the original water since the rooting hormones in the water can help. Clean is the name of the game - as long as it looks clean and doesn't have an odor, you're probably good. 😀
Wow , I had no idea this could be done so easily with Begonias so thank you! I love water propagating but for the oxygen I always drop a round air stone into the bottom to run an air pump with and it makes all those millions of tiny tiny bubbles like in a fish tank, giving the roots and the plant plenty of oxygen in the water and it also I think it helps boost and speed up the routing process as well. You might want to try that out just a thought. 😁
It definitely makes a difference. I’ve been propagating in large groups so I’m unable to use the stone since they’re all in separate containers, but that’s a great idea to speed it up. 😃👍🏼🌱. Thank you so much for watching and your comment. 🎊🎊🎊
Hello. You can propagate the leaves just the same as in these videos and/or pieces of the rhizome. The leaves are easier and safer though, so you don’t set the plant back too much.
It really depends on your environment. Warmth and bright light seem to speed up the root and plantlet growth from my experience. Also the quality of the water can make a difference. I started seeing roots forming within a week for a lot of my cuttings. 👍🏼🌱
Hello there. If you want to transplant to soil, I would just make sure the soil is very well-draining, lots of perlite is great. Once you have some nice roots, you can plant it in the soil and keep it damp. Bright indirect light or LED light can help it adjust as well. Keep me posted on how it goes for you. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I need help. I’ve had my begonias for about 3 months now. 2 have died. Seems after about 2 1/2 weeks they just die. I have 3 under a UV light as of now on a 13 hour timer. And i have 3 on my back porch that gets full shade but indirect light. I’m out of options and i want to keep these plants alive because they’re such a head turner. Any advice? Watering every 9ish days or when the soil about an inch down is dry
Hey there. If growing in soil, I would wait for a slight wilt before watering again. They rot so easily in soil. Have you tried any other methods of growing? (Sphagnum, Leca, etc)
@@paultheplantparent2702 i read they don’t like moss because of the amount of water it retains? Maybe i misread it. I’ll try the wilt method. I wish i could post pictures but the tips of the leaves are starting to get soggy and droopy. Almost like it’s deteriorating
@@MichaelSmith-gu3tt I’ve propagated in moss a lot, and just kinda left them in there. They seemed to do well but everyone’s conditions can be different. Hoping she turns the corner for you!!! 🙏🏼🪴
Hey there. I’ve seen that happen when the air is not humid enough. That’s when my plants’ leaves would start getting dry around the edges. A tray under the plant with pebbles and water can help, or you can use a humidifier. I got a humidity meter to keep an eye on it as well.
How high do you put the soil level for the babies that is growing at the end of the stem and also on mother leave on top? Do you cut in the middle and make it like two plants?
Hello. If you’re planting in soil, I would cover the new roots and bottom of the baby stem with soil. You can cut the leaf stem in half and plant the top portion too. I like to leave them growing in water, personally. Makes my life easier. 😃👍🏼🌱
@@vuochlengkiet1564 hello. A lot of people do that. Just keep the humidity high…sometimes water rooted plants can temporarily get set back a bit, when transferred to soil.
All my rex leaves started getting dry and crunchy and dying one by one until all I had was the rhizome left with a few leaves, so I split it up and left a few leaves on it and planted them individually, but then the leaves died immediately. I have one good leaf left from him sitting in a glass of water and it's been there for 2 weeks and nothing is happening 😢
@@paultheplantparent2702 yeah he had plenty of light. He was outside for a while and I think the bright direct sunlight may have been part of the problem. Then when I finally brought him in, I think it was just too late. I just didn't do enough research about the plant when I got it. Hopefully I can get some roots on the leaf that I have and the few cuttings that I have in tupperware and soil to restart him 🥹
Okay so I have a Rex begonia and I'm trying to find out if I can just keep it in water. Even after it propagates. I'm dealing with fungus gnats and it's just driving me crazy. So I'm debating on just going strictly water inside for my plants. I've tried so many different things to kill them off and they just keep coming back.
Paul: Are you available by email or text? I would like to chat with you about what I'm doing with rex begonias and ask you a few questions regarding lighting and fertilizer. Dick
I stumbled upon this video in my endeavor to fix my Red Bull Rex Begonia. I recently bought her from a nursery but she has a bad mealy bug infestation. Ive tried just about everything to get rid of them, but the plant is so lucious with leaves, i cant get to all of them.
Today, im going to take cuttings and clean them off, then attempt every method i can find to prop these guys. Im going to try every method that you mentioned in this video, but im very excited to try this one. The cut vein method seems very hit or miss and so does the rolling method. I dont have any greenhouse climate areas in my house, so relying on humidity propagating wont work for me. BUT water props have been so successful. Ill come back with results in a few months 😊😊
@@CheesyChise I’m so excited to hear how it works out!!! They’re pretty cool plants!!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🪴
@@paultheplantparent2702 23 hour update: I can already see little micro roots popping in from the cut point. When i was scavenging through the plant, i found a tiny little healthy baby that has really nice roots and 6 little leaves coming out. Im going to attempt a FULL water prop with this one. So excited for the results 😍.
@@CheesyChise oh that’s awesome!!!!! Can’t wait to hear of your success. Sounds promising!!!! 👍🏼🪴
3 week update: Roots are about an inch long now and some are getting that nice mature root coloration. No secondary roots yet so i will not be putting them in soil, but id say within the next 2 weeks I'll be moving them to soil. In reality, im just waiting for the root system to be as large as the foliage on the prop cuttings. Im a firm believer in waiting for a good root system because the second you get that sucker in soil, they shoot out new growth like crazy since they have a great foundation.
Crazy to think that 3 weeks ago, i was nervous to grow props from single leaf begonia cuttings and now im ordering whole packs of tissue cultures 😂😂😂 the plant world is truly amazing 💚
@@CheesyChise RIGHT???? Im so fascinated. And tissue culture - still amazes me. So happy things are progressing nicely. Keep me posted as you’re ready to plant in soil. So exciting!!!! 😃😃😃
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your beautiful Begonia collection.
Thank you so much for watching. It keeps me going these days!!! 😃😃😃🌱🌱🌱
Hola desde Chile Sudamérica es increíble cómo reproduces esas plantas tan delicadas gracias por tus videos muy interesante
Thank you so much for watching!!! 😃😃😃😃😃
Thank you for explaining and showing your propagations! Super helpful
So glad you enjoyed the video!!! Thanks for stopping by.
My Rex suffered damage from the cold (not freezing). It is huge! About 3or 4 years old. Thank you for this!
I have a Rex begonia macarena that sprouted a leaf on top as well as rooted on the bottom from water propagation! I'd love to show you a pic of it! And I love your begonias and your specific style of growing them! It's great!
Thank you so much!!! I’d love to see pix if you want to share.
Thank you for making this video! I was given some cuttings from a customer as a tip and I didn’t know what to do with them. Other methods looked time consuming. Yours looks easy and right up my alley.
Awesome!!!! Any help I can offer, just reach out!!! 🌱🪴👍🏼
Awesome 👌 👏 👍 😍 with the growth on the top great
Beautiful water propogation of begonias beautiful upload thanks new here see you around
Thank you so much. Hope to speak more about plants soon. 🙃
oh nice!! I have a rex and love water culture, so was looking for propagation tips - awesome! gonna take my cuttings now ehehe Thank you :)) and your plants look awesome ^^
I have 5 of the begonia leaves propagated in water culture, having new leaves growing from the centers. This is the first success that I have so far.
That’s fantastic!!!! Keep me posted. 😃🌱
Hi Paul, can pls provide the link in case I can't find it or worse saw the wrong video.😂
@@1594265g No prob. Here you go. 🙂 ua-cam.com/video/WBryhSH8l7A/v-deo.html
@@paultheplantparent2702 thanks Paul, will go shop for yarns now...i tink they make a mich better medium than soil.
Btw, wat, how, wen do u fertilized these begonias.
My propagations are growing rapidly only from the centre of the leaves and the roots are along the entire stem. Thus i cant cut it like in ur video. do i bury the whole stem in yarn, cos the mother leaves are drying up.
Thanks Paul.
I've never had any luck propagating any plant. I'm now trying Rex begonia is I have them in tupperware with leaf cuttings pressed into soil with a small hole cut in the top. I have one with just the curled-up leaf and then one with the leaf and stem stuck in the soil. For some reason my cuttings never ever work no matter what I do. Ive tried roses, violets, and now the begonia but they always just seem to turn mushy and die on me. I have no idea what I'm doing wrong 😢
Happy New Year! Beautiful video. Thanks!
Happy New Year to you too!!! 🎊🎊🎊🎉🎉🎉🌱🌱🌱
Awesome! I have a brand new addiction.
Oh I'm right there with you. Propagation is addicting... especially when you see quick results. YAY!!!! 🙂
Very nice plants
Thanks so much! 😃
Just found your channel. Great content for begonia lovers. 😊
Thank you so much. I think I found my niche!!!! I appreciate you!!! 🪴
I messed that up. Just got first ever begonia leaves, amber and Cleopatra, and you ha e stopped my poor brain from boiling o er. I love water propagation but could only find rhizome instructions. I now have to go back through your videos to find out what else I can plonk into water to fill my obsession.!🐝
You and I both are obsessed. Can’t wait to hear how it turns out. 😃😃😃
Just what I was looking for!I love rex begonias and don't like dirt [new subscriber here]
Yeah not a fan of dirt either. Welcome! 😁😁😁
An interesting way of growing begonias...
Thank you so much! It’s been the easiest mentor for me and my growing environment.
STUNNING, all of them, what is your fertilizer solution if you dont mind sharing - thank you in advance
Hello. Back then I was using Maxigro hydroponic fertilizer. Thank u so much for watching!!! 😃😃😃
Great vid! Some plants just want to live, so they make it easy to propagate.
It really is amazing. They’re relentless!!! 🌱🌱🌱
@@paultheplantparent2702 I think water culture actually makes begonias more viable for beginner plant parents. I waited a while to get my first rex, but now I see I can go wild with them. There's lots at my big box store right now!!
@@JessicaRuiz323 I agree. I always had problems with the soil. Haven’t isolated what the problem was. Made sure I didn’t overwater but they still didn’t make it.
@@paultheplantparent2702 so do you just leave them in water? That’s why I’m here, I had a great root ball with some little leaves sprouting off, planted in soil, dead within a day. So bummed
@@thecrummycrafter5625 believe me. I’ve been there. Way too many times. I either leave them in water and keep it clean and add fertilizer or I then grow in my favorite - lava rock!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼. I prefer the lava over any other growing medium. It’s fantastic!!!
Thank you, very interesting... I immediately plant a leaf in the soil
Excelente forma de propagación de plantas! Buena 💡 idea. Lo voy a practicar con mis plantas. Gracias 👍✨🤗
De nada!!! 😃😃😃😃😃
Sending my full support☘️
Thank you so much!!! 😃🌱
Thank you so much!!!
Thank you for watching. 😃😃😃
Please tell what you use for fertilier and how diluted is your mix? Thank you! Great video!
Hello. I use Bettergro Orchid plus. I use about 1/4 strength if I add with each watering. 😃👍🏼
What variety is the red and silver edged one that's in soil? It's gorgeous 🤩
It came with no id. But I agree. It’s really beautiful! Once in a while they pop up in big box stores like Lowe’s and Home Depot for a good price. Thanks so much for watching!!! 😃👍🏼🌱
Beautiful begonias, love it 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️
Thank you so much!!! 😃🌱
Elas estão todas muito lindas parabéns pelo carinho com elas que Deus abençoe sempre.
Thank you so much!!! You’re the best!!! 🌱🌱🌱
@@paultheplantparent2702 muito obrigado pela atenção.
Have you grown any of these in yarn? I recently purchased two. I am completely in love with these plants. I may get more...
Yes, I’ve grown them in acrylic yarn. They seem to do just as well 😃👍🏼. Thanks so much for watching!!!
Beautiful! How did you fertilize your water? I’m gonna try to use this method to save the last few leaves on my poor little Rex
Oh no. I’ve been there. It saved my plants to propagate them. I only added fertilizer after I saw a new baby plant forming. Let me know how it goes!!! 😃😃😃
What fertilizer do you use in the water and when?
@@jenniferuher5414 hello. For these guys I either use Maxigro or Bettergro - links are in the description. I always dilute it by 1/4 or 1/2. This way you can add it every time you change out the water. Let me know how it goes. 😃👍🏼
Good morning, how long does the process take to obtain a result like the ones in the video?
@@williamsgomez9198 hello. It depends on temperature and humidity but usually a few weeks shows some good results. I tried to space the updates in real time so everyone can get an idea. 😃🪴👍🏼
Thank you for your response, you are very kind.
@ thank you so much!!!! I appreciate you!!! 😃
Do you need to callus the stem before putting in water?
@@REAGAN_1980 I never did. These leaves wilt quickly if they dehydrate. I just place them in water and under lights. 😃👍🏼
Thanks, paul!! Mine are doing so well after I tried your methods.
Do you have to oxygenate the water at all?
I never did. Some people use an air stone or add hydrogen peroxide to the water. Probably wouldn’t hurt. As long as the water is clean and changed out regularly, it should be A-ok. 👌🏼 👍🏼
@@paultheplantparent2702
I wonder if using a straw might help.
@@octogirl2046 worth a shot. Just may not be enough but if you try it, let me know how it works out.
Buddy, your propagated plants look healthier than most peoples plants. I see in dirt and have been established for a very long time you have that fertilizer water solution down Pat if you don’t mind me asking what is it that you use and what are the ratios, my friend?
Wow. Thanks so much. For the fertilizers, I’ve used two different types - Maxigro sometimes and usually Bettergro Orchid Plus. I’m very unconventional. I make some up per the instructions, but then I only add drops of it into the water/medium….usually weekly. Some weeks I miss but these guys always seem to love water!!! I appreciate you watching!!!! 😃🌱👍🏼
I have been keeping succulents, cactus, ficus bonsai, etc, etc (plants..🙂) for over 20 years and the sane for high tech planted aquariums. So I got the basics… I’ve had an Escargot begins a bit over a year and it feels like all I’m doing is stopping it from dying.
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@@brandonsmith3447 I get it. That’s how I always used to feel about Calathea. Once you stumble on something that works, it’s a game changer. Let me know how things go for you with the escargot. 👍🏼😃🌱 🐌
Okay do you submerge the end of the stem and the water before they produce roots? I have one in water now. It's been a few weeks and I have not noticed any roots yet. Wasn't sure how long it takes for them to start rooting. New to the water method and the whole begonia propagation.
Hello. Depending how old the leaf is it can take from 2 weeks to a little over a month. One thing that sped it up for me was putting the leaves under lights. LED lights helped them progress. And yes, I usually submerge most of the stem in water. Just keep the actual leaf dry. 😃👍🏼
What do you use in your water? You said there was a fertilizer solution.. could you elaborate more on this?
Sure. I either use Bettergro orchid fertilizer or Maxigro for the begonias. Both work great.
Great video, you mentioned hydroponic fertilizer do you put that in from the beginning or wait till the roots form?
Hello there. I only add the fertilizer once there’s new root and plant growth. Before that I’m changing out to water to make sure it stays clean. Thanks so much for watching. 😃🙏🏼
What fertilizer do you use please share
I bounce between better gro orchid fertilizer and Maxigro. Both work well. 😃👍🏼
What fertilizer do u use? Iam new to bagonia rex so far I've had it two months now and its doing well I was nervous id kill it.. mines in soil .... thank u
Hello there. In soil you can use either osmocote slow release fertilizer or Maxigro works well too. Good luck with her. 😃👍🏼🌱
@@paultheplantparent2702 thank u and much respect to the 🌱👑 lol God bless
Hi Paul, if u can do show me how to post a pic on your comment column. Took picture of my propagation growing from the centre of the leaves. Tks. BTW, how do I plant these propagations?
Hey there. Unfortunately you can't post pictures on UA-cam, but we can chat on IG: CuttingzPlus To plant that top portion, I have a video on that... a recent video how to plant propagations that sprout at the bottom of the stem and top of the leaf surface. Let me know if you can't find it. 🙂
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Good info! What is your fertilizer solution mix?
Thank for watching. I use either aerogarden nutrients or maxi grow. Very mind solution - 4 - 5 drops per 8 oz. of water.
I like rhizomitis. I always called it rizomatic for fun.
Haha. I like that! They really are cool plants!!! 🪴. Thanks so much for watching and for reaching out. 😃
I loved your video. If you cut the rhizome , where do you cut it and do you submerge it in water? Mine is growing out of the pot and I would like to propagate it and share it with my friends.
Thank you so much!!! 😃🌱 For the rhizome you can cut it pretty much anywhere and just place in a pot of well draining soil. Since they already have a growing tip, it’s much easier and quicker. 👍🏼
@@paultheplantparent2702 than you
Lol thank you 😊
My begonias only propagated in leaf in soil one time. But in water I always get the little babies growing out of the top of the leaf that’s in water. Always.
Very cool. I would get that a lot, but not every single time. It’s fun to watch. 🙂
Good video for a learner like me. Thanks for sharing. What type of root fertilizer did you mix wy water and the amount please ?
I have white powder rooting hormone, will that work ?
Thanks again.
For propagation I do t add anything to the water. Just bright light. Once you have roots and a plantlet growing, then I use hydroponic nutrients - either aerogarden or Maxigro. They’re such pretty plants.
Hello and thank you for the video! I have several really fabulous Rex begonias and I've almost killed all of them so far! So I'm just trying to save them at this point... What kind of light do you have above all of these water propagation glasses? Do you have a heating pad underneath?
Hello. I can relate. Soil never worked for me. I use LED lights. Daylight bulbs or grow lights for plants both work well for me. If you want to try another method, I’ve used leca and lava rock with them and the also do well. There are options other than soil, thankfully. Let me know how it goes for you.
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Thank you for responding to me. You mentioned something about fertilizer solution. Do you add any additives to the water that you're propagating these stems in?
@@juleswithnorthstar hello. I don’t add any fertilizer until there are roots and a new growing plantlet. 😃🌱
And how long should pass when you put them in the pot?
If potting them up, once there are roots and baby plants growing, they can be transferred. Some do really well in moss, too.
Is it just filtered water or do you add anything im trying to save my begonia
Hello there. I have good tap water here low in ppm. So Ive used that a lot. But you can use filtered or spring water. Eventually a mild nutrient solution would be needed to feed but to start you can use filtered. If it’s not looking so good you can take the leaves for propagation in water or soil. I prefer water. Nice bright light definitely helps and makes a difference. Keep me posted. 👍🏼
Good evening I want to ask some question. In 100cc of water how many drops of nutrient solution, is it the same as we are using in our plants? Thank you
@@rashiime hello. 😃. What I like to do is either half or 1/4 the recommended dosage - at least to start, until your plants acclimate. Every nutrient brand is a little different so I’d definitely check what the package recommends and then cut it at least in half. 👍🏼
@@paultheplantparent2702 okay thank you. I’m just a new begonia fan. I got my Rex begonia And I’m thinking to collect more but I’m not that good in indoor plants. So I’m going to try the water solution and some hydro balls( that is what we called it here in Japan) or leca. So wish me luck. Thank you God Bless
@@rashiime That's great!!!!! I'm sure you'll do great with that. I have some in leca as well. Keep me posted on how it goes. :-)
Where do you get so many varieties of Rex Begonia from? Thanks.
Some were in a local big box store, others I ordered online. 😃🌱
All GORGEOUS Begonias, just took four leaf cuttings and can't wait to see how they turn out!!🥰
I’m excited to hear how you do!!! 😃🌱
After you water prop them, how long until you should put them in dirt?
Depends. As long as there are new leaves you can plant them when they’re about an inch or two tall. As long as there are a nice amount of roots you can pot them up.
I just started adding begonias to my collection. They start off vibrant.. then......well, you know! They are all alive, but not so happy. I've decided recently that I'm going to try water propagation and possibly transfer to leca. Soil just isn't working for me. Thanks for confirming this!
@@msphil4life I completely relate. They’re also humidity lovers. Keeping them in terrarium-like conditions, you can definitely see the difference. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@@paultheplantparent2702 thanks!
Have you planted any of the new plants in soil after propagation? I’m wondering what the success rate is of them being transferred. What fertilizer do you recommend and how do you prevent mosquitoes from being attracted to the water?? Does the fertilizer make them stay away from it? So many questions lol
Hello there. I’ve started moving some to a soil medium but it’s very light and high in perlite. I add bark to the soil too. As far as mosquitoes I haven’t had any issues at all. These are all indoors so maybe that’s why. No fertilizer u til there are little plants and a lot of roots. A good fertilizer is Maxigro. 😃👍🏼🌱
@@paultheplantparent2702 awesome. Thank you so much! I have a couple cane clippings that have baby plants growing from them now, so I’m planning to pot them soon. I had never tried sticking the leaf in water to propagate until I saw you video. I have done the canes though. What I’ve done in the past with Rex leaves is cut them up and stick them in soil, keep semi moist and lots of humidity. I also did rhizomes that way. I do have roots on the rex leaves I’ve started since watching your video! I’m really glad I saw your video because sticking the leaves in water is so much easier than the soil version! I have another question. Have you ever stuck leaves from a rhizomatous begonia in water to root or have you only stuck the rhizome in water? I have a leaf from a rhizome in water now with so many roots! I’m wondering if it will actually make a new plant when I put it in soil. That would be crazy!
@@nikkisefried467 hey there. Yup. Rhizomatous begonias can all be propagated from leaves. It’s usually the cane and shrub types that need stem propagation. I e noticed some of my non-Rex rhizomatous leaves take a little longer than the Rex to root but they should grow new plants as well from leaves. So cool that you’re experimenting too!!!! Keep me posted! Begonias are awesome!! 😃🌱
@@paultheplantparent2702 yeah, I’m a begonia collector for sure. I had so many about a year ago and I was VERY successful with leaf in soil propagation. When I became pregnant however, I was so sick and couldn’t take care of all my plants and I lost all but one. I was so devastated. I have begun building my collection again but I can’t find all the varieties I had before. I’m so sad about it! I miss my begonia Manaus 😢 it was so pretty. Anyway, my baby is six months old now so I finally have time to dedicate to plants again. I’ve gotten in to some other types as well like philodendrons and alocasias, but begonias and episcias are my favorites! So will the leaf I have in water that I cut from the rhizome eventually form another rhizome??? If so, that is soooooo cool! Are you on Instagram???
@@nikkisefried467 it will definitely grow another rhizome, although it’ll just look like a stem for a while until it matures. But yes. You’ll have a whole new plant in time. 😃😃😃
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Did you put something in the water to help grow the roots?
Hello. Nothing was added to the water to get roots. Just bright light and warm temperatures help. 👍🏼
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Yes. I’ve grown them in water as well! 😃👍🏼
How long does it take to sprout roots? I've had mine in water for over a week and there are no roots yet.
It depends on a few things. Warmth, light and the age of the leaf. At around 2 weeks you should see activity. Then it’ll take off pretty quickly. Keep me posted. 👍🏼
How often do u change water
Hello there. 🙂 In the beginning, I change the water out more regularly if it's not looking so clean. Otherwise, I keep the original water since the rooting hormones in the water can help. Clean is the name of the game - as long as it looks clean and doesn't have an odor, you're probably good. 😀
Wow , I had no idea this could be done so easily with Begonias so thank you! I love water propagating but for the oxygen I always drop a round air stone into the bottom to run an air pump with and it makes all those millions of tiny tiny bubbles like in a fish tank, giving the roots and the plant plenty of oxygen in the water and it also I think it helps boost and speed up the routing process as well. You might want to try that out just a thought. 😁
It definitely makes a difference. I’ve been propagating in large groups so I’m unable to use the stone since they’re all in separate containers, but that’s a great idea to speed it up. 😃👍🏼🌱. Thank you so much for watching and your comment. 🎊🎊🎊
I have begonia iron cross leaf what can I propagate in water
Hello. You can propagate the leaves just the same as in these videos and/or pieces of the rhizome. The leaves are easier and safer though, so you don’t set the plant back too much.
In how many days will the roots grow out of the water?
It really depends on your environment. Warmth and bright light seem to speed up the root and plantlet growth from my experience. Also the quality of the water can make a difference. I started seeing roots forming within a week for a lot of my cuttings. 👍🏼🌱
Hello. How would you transplant a stem cutting to soil if if they have babies?
Hello there. If you want to transplant to soil, I would just make sure the soil is very well-draining, lots of perlite is great. Once you have some nice roots, you can plant it in the soil and keep it damp. Bright indirect light or LED light can help it adjust as well. Keep me posted on how it goes for you. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@@paultheplantparent2702 Thank you very much!
@@callyscraftycorner2463 you’re very welcome 😃😃😃
I need help. I’ve had my begonias for about 3 months now. 2 have died. Seems after about 2 1/2 weeks they just die. I have 3 under a UV light as of now on a 13 hour timer. And i have 3 on my back porch that gets full shade but indirect light. I’m out of options and i want to keep these plants alive because they’re such a head turner. Any advice? Watering every 9ish days or when the soil about an inch down is dry
Hey there. If growing in soil, I would wait for a slight wilt before watering again. They rot so easily in soil. Have you tried any other methods of growing? (Sphagnum, Leca, etc)
@@paultheplantparent2702 i read they don’t like moss because of the amount of water it retains? Maybe i misread it. I’ll try the wilt method. I wish i could post pictures but the tips of the leaves are starting to get soggy and droopy. Almost like it’s deteriorating
@@MichaelSmith-gu3tt I’ve propagated in moss a lot, and just kinda left them in there. They seemed to do well but everyone’s conditions can be different. Hoping she turns the corner for you!!! 🙏🏼🪴
why is my begonia leaves drying out? is there a way to prevent this from happening?
Hey there. I’ve seen that happen when the air is not humid enough. That’s when my plants’ leaves would start getting dry around the edges. A tray under the plant with pebbles and water can help, or you can use a humidifier. I got a humidity meter to keep an eye on it as well.
Nossa, q lindas
Le pones hormonas al agua?
No hormones added to the water. Just fresh water.
como dices agua fertilizada?
How high do you put the soil level for the babies that is growing at the end of the stem and also on mother leave on top? Do you cut in the middle and make it like two plants?
Hello. If you’re planting in soil, I would cover the new roots and bottom of the baby stem with soil. You can cut the leaf stem in half and plant the top portion too. I like to leave them growing in water, personally. Makes my life easier. 😃👍🏼🌱
@@paultheplantparent2702 hi can I place them in soil after they start growing roots?
@@vuochlengkiet1564 hello. A lot of people do that. Just keep the humidity high…sometimes water rooted plants can temporarily get set back a bit, when transferred to soil.
How you do water to soil
That can be tricky but just keep the soil very moist at first. They adjust really easily to Sphagnum Moss I’ve found.
Belle..ma in natura sarebbero nel terreno no?
Yup. In nature they would grow in soil. 😃👍🏼
All my rex leaves started getting dry and crunchy and dying one by one until all I had was the rhizome left with a few leaves, so I split it up and left a few leaves on it and planted them individually, but then the leaves died immediately. I have one good leaf left from him sitting in a glass of water and it's been there for 2 weeks and nothing is happening 😢
Awww. Is there enough bright light for him? That always made a difference for me.
@@paultheplantparent2702 yeah he had plenty of light. He was outside for a while and I think the bright direct sunlight may have been part of the problem. Then when I finally brought him in, I think it was just too late. I just didn't do enough research about the plant when I got it. Hopefully I can get some roots on the leaf that I have and the few cuttings that I have in tupperware and soil to restart him 🥹
@@kona702 awwww. I always have some sort of problems when I bring plants in that were outside. Keep me posted on how things go with that leaf. 🤞🏼
@@paultheplantparent2702 ok thanks I will!
What is water culture?
Water culture is growing your plants hydroponically, in just water and nutrients.
What is a petiole
The petiole is the little stem that attaches the leaf to the main plant. You can call it a leaf stem. 🌱
Okay so I have a Rex begonia and I'm trying to find out if I can just keep it in water. Even after it propagates. I'm dealing with fungus gnats and it's just driving me crazy. So I'm debating on just going strictly water inside for my plants. I've tried so many different things to kill them off and they just keep coming back.
I’ve kept them in water and as long as the water stays clean, they get enough light and fertilizer, they’ll do great. 😃😃😃
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Hi do you only put stem tip in water
Hello. Yup just the stem, not the whole leaf. 👍🏼
Lindas begonia. Eu acho difícil cultivo. As minhas sempre morrem.
red one is rare
I’ve been able to find a few online. So many varieties it’s unbelievable. 🌱
My second Rex is fixin to die and I still don't know why >_< Here's my hail mary!
Oh noooo. They’re such challenging plants sometimes. 😞
Paul: Are you available by email or text? I would like to chat with you about what I'm doing with rex begonias and ask you a few questions regarding lighting and fertilizer. Dick
Sure. Plantparenthood12@gmail.com
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@@paultheplantparent2702 if I. Were in. Your country no doubt. I. Will came to you. To ask. Some. Leaves. Of. Your. Begonias
@@BijimolVarghese-xc7yn of course. 😃
What fertilizer do you use for growing begonias in water?
@@Crunchypickles124 there are 3 I’ve used. But Maxigro and Bettergro orchid plus work well. Link should be in the description. 😃👍🏼
@@paultheplantparent2702than kk you! Can you do a video showing hiw use use it?