The Breeding Methods and Precautions for Trout Begonia
Today, I will explain in detail the breeding methods and precautions for Trout Begonia. Trout Begonia not only has beautiful leaves but also its flowers are fresh and elegant, not overshadowed by the leaves at all.
Trout Begonia is a spotted leaf Begonia with narrow and long leaves, covered with round silver-white spots, similar to the spots on the trout's skin. The back of the leaves is red, presenting a sharp contrast in color. It matches well with all kinds of furniture and is shade-tolerant, easy to grow and pleasant to look at.
1. Soil:
The root system of Trout Begonia is very thin with few leaves, and it is afraid of waterlogging and root rot. Therefore, the soil should be loose and breathable. You can mix peat soil and perlite to prepare the soil, and add some organic fertilizer at the bottom of the pot.
2. Breeding Environment:
Trout Begonia is shade-tolerant. In summer, it should be avoided from direct sunlight and can be placed in a place with sufficient scattered light for breeding. The most suitable growth temperature for Trout Begonia is between 15-30 degrees. The temperature in winter should not be lower than 5 degrees, or it will get frostbite. Trout Begonia must be bred in a well-ventilated environment; otherwise, it is easily killed by waterlogging or diseases and pests.
3. Water and Fertilizer Management:
Watering Trout Begonia should be done when the soil is dry and wet, and avoid watering the leaves. Water between the gaps to prevent waterlogging and rot.
Trout Begonia likes fertilizer. You can fertilize once every half a month, apply thin fertilizer frequently, and should not make the concentration too high.
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