Cultivation methods and matters needing attention of begonia

Cultivation method: when cultivating begonia, humus soil, vermiculite and pastoral soil can be mixed to make cultivation matrix; Water and fertilizer management, it is necessary to wait until the soil surface is dry before watering properly, and it is necessary to apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer once before flowering; For light and temperature management, it needs to be maintained in a semi-cool environment, and it needs to be transferred to a warm indoor maintenance in winter. Precautions: It is necessary to build a bracket with thin bamboo pieces to avoid the branches from being inverted.

Cultivation methods and soil conditions of Japanese begonia 1

Begonia japonica is suitable for growing in loose and breathable soil with strong drainage performance. When mixing soil, humus soil, vermiculite and pastoral soil can be mixed according to the ratio of 4: 1:5 to make a cultivation substrate, and a flowerpot with large aperture and porous bottom is selected as a cultivation container, and the soil and container need to be disinfected before being put into the pot.

2. Water method

Begonia is suitable to grow in a slightly humid environment, which has a certain drought tolerance and poor waterlogging tolerance, so the watering amount should be reduced appropriately during the maintenance period. In daily management, you can wait until the soil surface is dry, and then water it properly to keep it moist. It is necessary to apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer again before flowering to promote flower bud differentiation.

3. Light and temperature management

Begonia has certain shade tolerance and can be kept in a semi-cool and ventilated environment every day. When the light is too strong, it is necessary to build a sunshade net on it to weaken the light intensity. After the temperature drops in winter, it should be moved to a warm room for maintenance in time, and the room temperature should be controlled above 10℃.

Matters needing attention in breeding begonia

Because the plant shape of begonia is relatively high, in the growing period, it is necessary to use fine bamboo and other things as scaffolding to avoid upside down. Change pots every spring and trim off twigs and withered branches. The flowering period is 2-3 years. Branches that grow too long. It needs to be cut short, and only the branches with the trunk of 6 ~ 10 cm are reserved.