Propagation
Surface sow fresh seed during spring in a well-drained media, and maintain a temperature of 16ş to 18ş C. (61ş to 64ş F). Prick out and pot up when they are large enough to handle.

Divide established clumps (rhizome) during spring.


Botanic information
Leaf: The waxy leaves are ovate to broad lanceolate and may be spotted on the upper surface. The underside of the leaf is purplish and it has a cordate base.

Flower: The cyathiform flowers consist of both showy male flowers and female flowers that have 2 to 4-petals. They are arranged in terminal cyme that appears from summer to autumn.

Fruit: The capsule is small and winged. The small seed is not commonly seen and the plant is normally reproduced vegetatively.

Culture
Begoniaspecies require a temperature that is not less than 12.7şC (55şF) and placed in bright indirect light.

The soil should be allowed to dry on the surface before re-watering. Never allow the soil to become wet permanently as this will cause rot and when watering avoid wetting the leaves. The pot may be immersed in water and then allowed to drain. They prefer a humid environment and this may be achieved by misting the surrounding air but again avoid misting the leaves.

During the growing period liquid fertiliser every 10 to 14 days prior to flowering to promote growth. During winter reduce watering and in many cases the plant will shed leaves during this period.

Re-pot the plants during spring when they are pot bound or when the leaves lose colour.