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.

Take cuttings including soft tip, semi hardwood and leaf cuttings during the growing period. Place In a protected humid environment.

Botanic information
Leaf: The leaves are obliquely ovate with a soft fleshy texture. The apex is acuminate and the reddish pubescent petiole is long. The upper surface is bronze-green and covered in small white hairs. The underside is red with prominent veins.

Flower: Both the male and female flowers are arranged on the same axillary panicle. The flowers appear primarily in spring but may be seen throughout the year in warm climates.

The flowers are unisexual with the male flowers having 2- sepals and petals with numerous central stamens with bright yellow anthers. The female flowers have 2-5 sepals and petals that are of similar size and colour and contain a three sided ovary with 3- styles and stigmas.

Fruit: The capsule is small and winged. The seed is very fine powder-like but not normally used and the plant is usually reproduced vegetatively.


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.

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