Why Begonia leaves are dry? Guidelines for the maintenance of begonia leaves are dry. Begonia, with its unique leaf shape and bright flowers, have become a common green plant in many homes and offices. Sometimes we also encounter the problem of begonia leaves being dry. This not only affects the beauty of plants, but may also threaten their growth and health. This article will provide you with a detailed analysis of the reasons for the dryness of begonia leaves and provide corresponding maintenance guidelines. Reasons why begonia leaves are dry 1. Insufficient water. Begonias have a high demand for water. If watering is not timely or the amount of watering is insufficient, the leaves will dry out. Especially during high temperatures in summer, water evaporates quickly, and it is more important to pay attention to watering.
2. Excessive watering Although begonias require sufficient water, too much watering will also cause hypoxia in the roots, which in turn causes the leaves to dry out. Appropriate watering should be done to avoid stagnant water.
3. Begonias like to scatter light due to insufficient light. If they are exposed to a dark environment for a long time, their leaves will turn yellow and dry due to lack of light.
4. Improper application of fertilizer. Excessive application of fertilizer or inappropriate fertilizer may cause the leaves of begonia to dry out. Fertilizer suitable for the growth of begonia should be selected and applied according to the instructions.
5. Pests and insect pests that invade Begonias may be attacked by pests such as aphids and red spiders. These pests will absorb nutrients from the plants and cause the leaves to dry out. Guidelines for the maintenance of dry begonia leaves 1. Appropriate watering According to the growth habits of begonia, keep the soil slightly moist. When high temperatures in summer, water it once a day; when low temperatures in winter, reduce the frequency of watering.
2. Properly increase the light and place the begonia in a place with sufficient scattered light to avoid direct sunlight. If the light is insufficient, the placement position can be adjusted appropriately.
3. Reasonable fertilization Choose fertilizer suitable for Begonia, such as compound fertilizer with balanced nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. When fertilizing, follow the fertilizer instructions to avoid excess.
4, control of pests and diseases regularly check Begonia, found pests and diseases timely treatment, can use pesticides or biological control methods, such as the introduction of predatory insects.
5, pruning dead leaves When the begonia leaves are found to be dry, the dead leaves should be pruned in time to prevent the spread of pests and diseases.
Begonia leaves dry for many reasons, but as long as we understand its growth habits, and take appropriate conservation measures, we can effectively prevent and solve this problem, I hope this article can provide help for your Begonia conservation.
References: "Family Flower Raising Manual", China Forestry Press, published in 2018.
"Guide to Indoor Plant Conservation", Shanghai Science and Technology Press, published in 2017.