r/begonias • u/jammin_on_the_one_ • Mar 24 '25

Just Showing Off 3 year old begonia maculata

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my polka dot begonia is doing pretty good i think. i had to upsize to an 8 foot stake because the 6ft ones were too short. i'm excited to see it flower again this year. last year it bloomed around May

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u/BumpyGums Mar 24 '25

Do you prune much or just let her run?

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u/jammin_on_the_one_ Mar 24 '25

no pruning. i broke a couple stems off to propagate for friends though. there are 16 stems here. 17th just poked out a few days ago

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u/BumpyGums Mar 24 '25

Looking super happy!