I started this from a leaf in 2000 as of 2004 it is stand in up but know its laying down and some of the think steam is showing should I cut the long leaves I have all kinds of new ones coming up or should I transplant it I will send 1 more picture of it today. Thanks for reading
Dimmer(AKA) kim
Here is what it looks like just now
Dimmer
Cut off your old leafs and try starting those. You might pot it up a size too if you want a bigger plant (fresh soil should put some new growth on as well).
Okay I cut the leaves changed the dirt so now its wait and hope
But do you think If I plant this it will grow I found it when changeing the dirt
Kim
It should grow a whole new plant - cover with a plastic lid to speed up the process.
Here is a dumb question I do plant that in dirt than cover with a plastic lid
Kim
Don't plant it in "dirt". Plant in a good soilless mix (lots of Perlite added is good) or pure Perlite until it is growing good. A lot of times I lay it right on top of the medium and cover with a plastic lid and let the plant set roots.
Here is an example of some leafs I put down. I used to go boxes from Cracker Barrel and placed as close to lights as possible.
That are the leave yes I thought you were talking about the bulb think that I founr in the dirt, That is a good idea about the leaves I have started in water only and it takes a long time for it to get roots when I got the very first leaf it took about 7 months before I could transplant it I am going to try your way because I have Lots of perlite Thank you
Kim
You can do the rhizome this way too.
Here is an Update on My plant I stuck it outside in shade and sun as soon as it got warm and this is it today
Good Job, Dimmer. When conditions are right, they grow like weeds.
Great job in reviving your plant Kim! That is a pretty Begonia!
Your Begonia looks great Kim.
It really does look great. I have more than a few that need some intensive care too. I have been so lazy this summer.
Butch, you are so neat!
