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title: "Hi! Im a new parent of my plants and I just got newly cut Begonia…"
description: "Hi! Im a new parent of my plants and I just got newly cut Begonia Maculata from my fiancé mom and I tried putting it directly to potting mix but Ive noticed…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/SHi3xmnTf66xYkLYgArIRS"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "New Set Up"
published: "2025-05-10T03:12:36.962463Z"
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# Hi! Im a new parent of my plants and I just got newly cut Begonia…

_Posted by New Set Up on 2025-05-10_

Hi!

Im a new parent of my plants and I just got newly cut Begonia Maculata from my fiancé mom and I tried putting it directly to potting mix but Ive noticed that the leaves started to curl but not in a dry way so today Ive decided use sphagnum moss and covered the top with wrap hoping for extra humidity. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!!

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## 1 comment

### Bailey commented on 2025-05-11

Make sure it is getting enough water, I also have mine in regular soil, mine did was doing that, but then i watered it really good and allowed it to drain and it started growing like crazy

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