Method of cultivating四季 crabapple (Begonia semperflorens)
The editor will explain the contents about the herbaceous flower 四季 crabapple, the cultivation method of 四季 crabapple. Next, the editor will introduce to the netizens.
Also known as 四季秋 crabapple, 四季 crabapple is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Begoniaceae family and Begonia genus. 四季 crabapple is the most common and widely cultivated type among Begonia plants.
Good water and fertilizer management is the key to cultivating 四季秋 crabapple well.
The watering requirements are "two more, two less", that is, in spring and autumn, which are the growing and flowering seasons, water should be appropriately increased; the pot soil should be slightly moist. In summer and winter, when 四季秋 crabapple is in a semi-dormant or dormant state, water can be reduced, and the pot soil should be slightly dry, especially in winter, less watering is needed, and the pot soil should always remain slightly dry.
The time for watering should also be noted in different seasons. In winter, watering should be done under the sun around noon, and in summer, watering should be done in the morning or evening, as this reduces the temperature difference between the air and the pot soil, which is beneficial for the growth of the plant. The principle of watering is "do not water when not dry, water thoroughly when dry."
During the growing period, fertilize once every 10 to 15 days with a fermented 20% soybean cake solution, rapeseed cake solution, chicken or pigeon dung solution, or human urine solution. When fertilizing, follow the principle of "apply thin fertilizer frequently." If the fertilizer solution is too concentrated or the raw fertilizer is not fully fermented, it can cause fertilizer damage, which can result in the leaves burning or the plant dying.
After fertilizing, spray water on the plant with a spray bottle to prevent fertilizer solution from sticking to the leaves and causing yellowing. In the slow-growing seasons of summer and winter, fertilizing should be reduced or stopped to avoid rotting diseases caused by tender stems and leaves and weakened heat and cold resistance.
Another characteristic of caring for 四季秋 crabapple is pinching. Like jasmine and roses, after the flowers fade, it is essential to promptly prune the spent flowers and pinch to promote branching and more flowering. Neglecting pinching and pruning can cause the plant to grow thin and tall, resulting in an unattractive shape and fewer flowers.
After Qingming, potted plants can be moved to outdoor shaded areas for care. In East China, from April to October, they need to be cared for under full-day shading, but it's best to expose them to some sunlight in the morning and evening; if leaves curl and show burn spots, this is a symptom of sunburn.
After the first frost, they should be moved indoors to prevent frostbite, otherwise, they will freeze to death; indoor placement should be in a sunny area. If the room temperature remains above 15°C, applying top dressing will allow it to continue flowering.
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