hi korina,

you can do a rhizomatous begonia leaf in many ways. i like to take the whole or half of a leaf, cut off the pointed tip(s) and leave about and inch of stem on. use a light, pourous mix (heavy on perlite, vermiculite, and with a bit of peat moss or potting mix)and stick it in, AV style. i use a terrarium environment (humidity and warmth) and have probably 80-90% success. be careful not to keep the substrate too wet or you'll have a probablem with rotting.

-ming

Thanks Ming. I chopped them up and wedged the bits into some of my AV wicking mix in a soda bottle terrarium. So far so good.

Korina

Hey, I have babies! Well, two so far, but still, they're my first... So how large should they be before I take them off? And no one told me they come up the *back* of the mama leaves. I propped everything up a bit so new ones will have an easier time.

I'm so excited!

Korina

korina,
good job! i wouldn't move them until you have at least 3-4 leaves on the baby plants. how about a picture?

-ming

Thanks Ming; I'd love to post a pic, but our camera is pretty awful -- fixed focus and all. Blech.

Korina

This camera business is getting urgent, isn't it? I keep thinking I'll get one after just one more plant order. But it seems like there's always more plants I want!

Well, the boss is talking more frequently about our need for a new one, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Have a good weekend.

Korina