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title: "Can I start a new plant with just the leaf? I know some begonias do…"
description: "Can I start a new plant with just the leaf? I know some begonias do but didn't know if I could with this little guy."
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Stephanie"
published: "2025-02-17T02:05:39.878223Z"
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# Can I start a new plant with just the leaf? I know some begonias do…

_Posted by Stephanie on 2025-02-17_

Can I start a new plant with just the leaf? I know some begonias do but didn't know if I could with this little guy.

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## 3 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-02-17

If no node is present, no

#### Stephanie replied on 2025-02-17

Bummer thanks

#### Bebe🌵🤍 replied on 2025-02-17

It’s okay! I’ve made this mistake before, too. Had a rubble tree leaf with roots lol

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