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title: "Hi guys. I’m new to the begonia family. I have two cane begonias, but…"
description: "Hi guys. I’m new to the begonia family. I have two cane begonias, but this one seems to be a little finicky. It’s a KitKat begonia and I have had it for about…"
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community: "Begonia Buddies"
author: "Rhona"
published: "2024-09-06T22:24:17.057701Z"
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# Hi guys. I’m new to the begonia family. I have two cane begonias, but…

_Posted by Rhona on 2024-09-06_

Hi guys. I’m new to the begonia family. I have two cane begonias, but this one seems to be a little finicky. It’s a KitKat begonia and I have had it for about a year. It has never been repotted, and I have noticed that everything is a little droopy, but there’s some new growth, some older leaves, of course have brown edges. I am unsure how to propagate it and or repot it. I need all the help I can get on this one. Sorry the photos aren’t great thank you for all who respond.

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## 2 comments

### Chrissie commented on 2024-09-07

Personally I would cut back the old leaves to encourage new growth. I would repot it as well. Mine have done well in potting soil with extra drainage (I like leca and perlite).

#### Rhona replied on 2024-09-08

Thank you very much. I actually did put it in a terra-cotta pot. Up about a half a size. I have cut back some of the undergrowth of it. Maybe I should cut back a little bit more. I appreciate it thank you.

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