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title: "Is this the correct way to propagate a begonia? I made sure that each…"
description: "Is this the correct way to propagate a begonia? I made sure that each cutting had lots of veins. The pot is covered in Saran Wrap. I don’t want it to fail.…"
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author: "Nashville Smashville"
published: "2026-02-22T22:03:32.555119Z"
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# Is this the correct way to propagate a begonia? I made sure that each…

_Posted by Nashville Smashville on 2026-02-22_

Is this the correct way to propagate a begonia? I made sure that each cutting had lots of veins. The pot is covered in Saran Wrap. I don’t want it to fail. Thanks!

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## 5 comments

### Crazy plant lady commented on 2026-02-23

Does it have air holes in the saran wrap? If not then it will mold

#### Nashville Smashville replied on 2026-02-23

It doesn’t have holes so I’ll poke some in the top. Thanks!

### mspring7122 commented on 2026-02-23

I’ve only ever propagated polka dots before, but when I received a starter mountain begonia it had been propped the same way, by sticking a leaf and stem in water and letting it root. This way of propagating may work also, but I’ve propagated probably 25+ polka dot begonias no issue just sticking clippings in water. I have 3 going right now.

#### Lich22 replied on 2026-02-23

How did you propagate the Polka dots? I have mine in water currently.

#### mspring7122 replied on 2026-03-01

Just sticking clippings in water and put it in a window. Once a good number of roots grow just throw it in a pot. I’ve never had any be picky, just gotta keep the water fresh. I’ve even left some in water for months and they’ve been fine. Not thriving, but alright.

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