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title: "I accidentally snapped the top of my polka dotted begonia when…"
description: "I accidentally snapped the top of my polka dotted begonia when repotting, I watered it the morning after when I realized the leaves turned upside down.. is it…"
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# I accidentally snapped the top of my polka dotted begonia when…

_Gepostet von Keep my plants alive am 2025-04-16_

I accidentally snapped the top of my polka dotted begonia when repotting, I watered it the morning after when I realized the leaves turned upside down.. is it still alive? Will it still grow from this spot?😭

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## 9 Kommentare

### GARDEN GIRL kommentierte am 2025-04-16

It might need actual light from the sun

#### Keep my plants alive antwortete am 2025-04-16

It was night when I took these pictures, it gets plenty of sun during the day time!

#### GARDEN GIRL antwortete am 2025-04-16

I’m just making sure

### Stephanie kommentierte am 2025-04-16

Yes it should be ok and it will continue to grow. I cut mine often and start new starts and new branches start from where I cut off the last piece. This was cut about 2 weeks ago and there is already 2 new leaves starting

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#### Stephanie antwortete am 2025-04-16

I cut this section about 6 weeks ago. Hope this helps.

![Anhang 1 von 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/hi8Opg_kMjnbgPQssR93TpPbs7-T3H5T13eFpuMxzCw/-QTvJEJeTveBqhLMud16sQ.webp?size=large)

#### Keep my plants alive antwortete am 2025-04-16

Beautiful! Definitely helps :) I was nervous I killed it entirely lol.

Since it broke off right at the node of the top leaf in the pic, should I take that leaf off or leave it?

I threw the part that broke off into water to try and save it, hoping it starts to grow roots!

#### Stephanie antwortete am 2025-04-16

You can keep the leaf if you want. It may fall off on its own but it looks good so it maybe fine. As long as there is a node in the water it will root for you. Make sure no leaves are in the water though or it will rot. I have lost all the leaves off some of my begonias and they have grown new ones as well. This one is just coming back.

![Anhang 1 von 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/hi8Opg_kMjnbgPQssR93TpPbs7-T3H5T13eFpuMxzCw/0ZpPfBz3TU2LFqBGY9mD4Q.webp?size=large)

#### Keep my plants alive antwortete am 2025-04-16

Okay so I just need to trust the process 🙇🏼‍♀️ thank you so much!

### Stephanie kommentierte am 2025-04-16

👍

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