Propagation
Take leaf cuttings taken from spring to summer and placed in warm humid environment.

Divide the rhizome during spring.

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.

Botanic information
Leaf: The light green leaves are obliquely cordate with an acuminate apex. The lightly pubescent upper surface has a puckered texture and is centrally marked with a black-brown cross. The fleshy petiole is long and covered in silky hairs.

Flower: The male and female flowers are found on the same plant. The male flowers have 2-sepals and petals with yellowish anthers. The female flowers have 2 to 5-sepals and petals with 3-styles and stigmas. They appear above the foliage during summer.

Fruit: The capsule is small and winged and contains seed that are very fine, powder-like and not normally used. The small seeds are viable but the plant is normally reproduced vegetatively to maintain true to type.


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 emersed 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.

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