Dividing Begonia Corms
How long do begonia tubers last. So IMO its worth keeping bigger corms rather than splitting them up. Pin On Propagating Begonias are easily split and new plants created. Dividing begonia corms . Lift the corm out of the compost and shake tease away any compost attached to the roots and the corm. Cut the stem section off as close to the tuber as possible without damaging the tuber. This is the top and sometimes you can actually see shoots beginning to grow in this hollow. Leave the corm for three to five more days to allow the top of the corm to heal over. Buy Begonia semperflorens from Thompson. Begonia tubers increase in size each year and after three years or so the flower display will begin to deteriorate. Put in a green house or sunny window sill as they need warmth to grow. Because this type of Begonia is not frost hardy you shouldnt plant it outside straight away. Begonia rex grown for its large silver and green foliage that has a rusty brown underside. ...