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title: "I took two leaf cuttings a few months ago from a rex begonia of some…"
description: "I took two leaf cuttings a few months ago from a rex begonia of some kind and the new plants are getting off to a wonderful start! Kept in water for approx.…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/E0XplorCSjGLEBS-wt3jlg/5HgZuZLbwD4EshcN8MZY3E"
community: "Begonia Buddies"
author: "GreenGunn"
published: "2024-12-14T12:29:30.415663Z"
language: "en"
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# I took two leaf cuttings a few months ago from a rex begonia of some…

_Posted by GreenGunn on 2024-12-14_

I took two leaf cuttings a few months ago from a rex begonia of some kind and the new plants are getting off to a wonderful start! Kept in water for approx. three weeks then transitioned to my soil mix!

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## 2 comments

### Krackelman commented on 2024-12-15

Looks like a Fireworks Rex Begonia

#### GreenGunn replied on 2024-12-15

I propagated off a proven winner variety I have the tag somewhere

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