How to Make the Cutleaf Begonia Bloom
Today, I will introduce to you how to make the Cutleaf Begonia bloom and share the best methods for blooming promotion and knowledge about the care of Cutleaf Begonia. Let's learn about it together below.
For the Cutleaf Begonia to bloom, a few key points of "maintenance" should not be overlooked. Strong roots and thick leaves ensure full blooms of large flowers every year.
The Cutleaf Begonia is a plant from the cactus family. It produces large and colorful flowers that are very beautiful, and many people enjoy keeping a pot of them. However, some hobbyists do not see flowers even after a year, two years, or even three years of care. What could be the reason? In fact, the Cutleaf Begonia not blooming is mainly due to improper care.
If you want the Cutleaf Begonia to bloom, the plant must be large enough because it will not bloom if it has just been planted with small leaves or if the leaves are very thin. For it to bloom, the leaves must be wide, large, and thick, and the new leaves must grow for a year before they can bloom. Moreover, the Cutleaf Begonia blooms from old leaves, not new ones. When its blooming season comes, it is important to remember that during winter, the plant is dormant. In spring, flower buds will grow from the old leaves. If new shoots appear in spring, they should be cut off. Before winter, remove the tender leaves and in autumn, cut off the small leaves that grow. Only keep the old leaves to encourage new flower buds to grow from them.
Another important factor for the Cutleaf Begonia to bloom is adequate sunlight. Plants from the cactus family need to be placed in the sun to bloom. The Cutleaf Begonia is a typical sun-loving flower, so it requires sufficient sunlight throughout the year, regardless of the season. This ensures that the leaves grow well, are thick, dark in color, and can produce flower buds.
Proper fertilization is also essential. Like other plants, the Cutleaf Begonia needs phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to bloom. If you use fertilizers high in nitrogen during the spring growth period, it will only promote leaf growth and not flowering. Therefore, once you notice active growth in spring, switch to phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. You can directly use monopotassium phosphate, which can promote blooming.
If you follow these points in caring for the Cutleaf Begonia, you can ensure it produces flower buds and blooms. The first point is to let the leaves age, as only old leaves can bloom. The second point is to place it in the sun, and the third point is to provide sufficient phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. These are the prerequisites for blooming. If you want to see flowers on the Cutleaf Begonia, you must ensure its roots are healthy and strong to absorb nutrients and grow leaves and flowers quickly. Therefore, the soil must be well-draining and breathable. I usually mix coal cinder and nutrient soil in a 1:1 ratio. Water the plant thoroughly when the soil is dry and ensure good ventilation. This way, you can grow a Cutleaf Begonia by cutting a branch and planting it in the soil. Once the branch survives and grows for a year, with more leaves aging, it will bloom directly.
I hope that the shared knowledge on how to make the Cutleaf Begonia bloom and the best methods for blooming promotion will be of some help to you after reading this article!