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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…

_Keep my plants alive님이 2025-04-16에 게시함_

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?😭

![2개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/r52-YUdSsrZwJnN5n_RhpNXDyPO2e3SejxNBstmYcRw/A95AWWjcRGCyX6yM8N0AGA.webp?size=large)

![2개 중 2번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/r52-YUdSsrZwJnN5n_RhpNXDyPO2e3SejxNBstmYcRw/usqWroqIQuabOiC0lQhCPA.webp?size=large)

## 9개의 댓글

### GARDEN GIRL님이 2025-04-16에 댓글을 남겼어요.

It might need actual light from the sun

#### Keep my plants alive님이 2025-04-16에 답변했습니다.

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

#### GARDEN GIRL님이 2025-04-16에 답변했습니다.

I’m just making sure

### Stephanie님이 2025-04-16에 댓글을 남겼어요.

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

![1개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/hi8Opg_kMjnbgPQssR93TpPbs7-T3H5T13eFpuMxzCw/M6flYeLNQFS_-d6KghdjFg.webp?size=large)

#### Stephanie님이 2025-04-16에 답변했습니다.

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

![1개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/hi8Opg_kMjnbgPQssR93TpPbs7-T3H5T13eFpuMxzCw/-QTvJEJeTveBqhLMud16sQ.webp?size=large)

#### Keep my plants alive님이 2025-04-16에 답변했습니다.

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!

#### Stephanie님이 2025-04-16에 답변했습니다.

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.

![1개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/hi8Opg_kMjnbgPQssR93TpPbs7-T3H5T13eFpuMxzCw/0ZpPfBz3TU2LFqBGY9mD4Q.webp?size=large)

#### Keep my plants alive님이 2025-04-16에 답변했습니다.

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

### Stephanie님이 2025-04-16에 댓글을 남겼어요.

👍

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