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sallyg said: Cane begonias have a mind of their own, in my care. I have taken tips and rooted them for new pots, usually look good for a while, sometimes the base leafed out nice. Some canes get gorgeous and other times they are sickly. I would cut and root what stem is left and discard the base.
The leaves look spaced as if it wanted even more light.

Thanks.
So I gather forcing new growth by stem cutting is hit and miss with these?

I have a love/hate relationship with this plant, so maybe getting rid of the base isn't a bad idea.

But yeah, once I took it away from the window and outside, had to prop it up again the Jeep tire or it'd just fall over. I see no point in staking it if I'm never going to get new branching.