"Complete Guide to Growing 富贵海棠 at Home: How to Easily Cultivate Beautiful Begonias"

Choose a suitable planting location, planting time, planting method, daily management, propagation method, and maintenance skillsPlanting luxurious begonias, scientifically known as Malus spectabilis, is a deciduous small tree with extremely high ornamental value. Its flowers are beautiful, leaves are green, and fruits are delicious. It is a common green plant in gardens, parks, and other places. How to easily cultivate beautiful begonias at home? This article will introduce the cultivation methods of luxurious begonias in detail.Choose a suitable planting location1. Light: Luxurious begonias enjoy light and should be planted in a place with plenty of sunshine.2. Soil: The soil should have good drainage, be fertile, and have a pH value between 5.5-6.5.Planting timeLuxurious begonias are suitable for planting in spring or autumn when the climate is suitable for plant growth.Planting method1. Prepare the planting pit: The diameter and depth of the planting pit should be slightly larger than the root system of the seedlings.2. Planting: Place the seedlings in the planting pit, spread the roots, fill in the soil, and gently compact it.3. Watering: Water thoroughly after planting to help the roots bind closely with the soil.Daily management1. Watering: Luxurious begonias prefer a humid environment but should not accumulate water. During the growing period, keep the soil moist, and pay attention to drainage during the hot and rainy summer.2. Fertilization: Spring and autumn are the vigorous growth periods of luxurious begonias. Appropriate application of compound fertilizer can promote plant growth.3. Pruning: Prune before the spring sprouting, removing diseased and weak branches and crossed branches to maintain a beautiful tree shape.4. Pest and disease control: Regularly inspect the plants and control pests and diseases in a timely manner.Propagation methods1. Division propagation: Transplant the suckers growing next to the adult plant to a new location.2. Grafting propagation: Use excellent varieties as scions and graft them onto seedlings.Maintenance skills1. Winter warmth: In northern regions, pay attention to keeping luxurious begonias warm in winter, using materials like straw curtains for coverage.2. Preventing toppling: During growth, regularly check if the trunk is stable and provide support if necessary.Luxurious begonias are beautiful ornamental plants. With the above cultivation methods, you can easily cultivate beautiful begonias at home. Pay attention to the plant's growth condition during maintenance and adjust management measures in a timely manner to ensure robust growth of your luxurious begonias.References:Chinese Journal of Flower and Horticulture, Issue 5, 2019, "Cultivation Techniques of Luxurious Begonias"Journal of Landscape and Horticultural Technology, Issue 3, 2020, "Propagation and Maintenance of Luxurious Begonias"