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What is this Plant and how do I Propagate It?

What is this plant?. Can I propagate with cuttings-how? Thanks

Hi Shauna,

Large green and white patterned Angel Wing begonia

Angel Wing Begonia Plant

Your plant is an Angel Wing Begonia.

Stem cuttings is the easiest way to propagate your Angel Wing Begonia Plant.

Cut a 3”-5” section from the tip of a non-flowering stem and remove the leaves from the bottom 1/2-2/3rds of the stem. The cutting should have two to four nodes on it.

Dip the cut ends of these stems into a small amount of Rooting Hormone Fill a 4″ deep pot that has drip holes in the bottom with perlite, coarse sand, or a commercial germinating medium. Moisten the soil.

Make a 2″ deep hole in the soil using a pencil. Plant the cutting in the hole & firm up the soil around it.

If using more than one cutting, space the holes about 2″ apart

Place three or four 6-8″ sticks around the side of the pot. Cover the container with clear plastic wrap that rests on the tops on the sticks. This creates a support for the plastic bag and keeps the plastic off the leaves.

These plants are considered poisonous and should be kept away from pets and children. Read more about common houseplants that are poisonous in my book Don’t Feed Me To Your Cat! A Guide to Poisonous Houseplants