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.

Division of the rhizome during spring.
Stem cuttings during late winter that are 50mm (2in) to 150mm (6in) long.


Botanic information
Leaf: The leatheryleaves are ovate to cordate with an acuminate apex and long fleshy petiole. The upper surface is glossy green with obvious palmate venation and the underside is pale green.

Flower: The waxy bright pink campanulate flowers have yellow stamens, large calyx and a slender pink pedicle. They are arranged in an upright panicle held above the foliage on a slender scape. They appear profusely from late winter to spring.

Fruit: The small 3-winged capsule contains many very fine seeds. The small seeds are viable but the plant is commonly 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 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.