How to Care for Newly Purchased Bulb Begonias
How to care for newly acquired bulb begonias to ensure they bloom abundantly? As a representative of corm flowers, their care requires mastering key elements such as temperature and light. This article will provide six core techniques to help新手 flower enthusiasts solve their care puzzles and keep bulb begonias blooming with stunning flowers.
Basic Care Points for Bulb Begonias
Choosing the Right Time for Repotting
It is crucial not to repot newly purchased plants with flower buds immediately, as their roots are sensitive and easily damaged. It is recommended to keep the original pot until the end of the flowering period, trim the remaining stems after the flowers fade, and choose a new container 2-3cm larger than the original for repotting.
Controlling Light Intensity
In spring/autumn, use morning/evening sun and midday shading; in summer, filter strong light with double-layer sunshade nets; in winter, full sun is acceptable. Light meter readings show that a light intensity of 20000-30000Lux is most conducive to bud differentiation.
Key Environmental Control Indicators
Temperature Management Techniques
Keep the optimal temperature range of 16-25°C, with a day-night temperature difference of 5-8°C. In summer, start a cooling system when temperatures exceed 32°C, using a combination of water curtains and fans to maintain an environment humidity of 60%-70%; in winter, heating equipment is required to ensure that the night temperature does not drop below 10°C.
Water Supply Scheme
Use the 'moisture dry-wet' watering method, combined with an electronic scale to determine: water thoroughly when the potting soil weight is reduced by 1/3. Control water in winter to once or twice a month, and in summer, increase evaporation efficiency with the help of ceramic stones on the surface.
Nutrition and Disease Management
Fertilizing Schedule Planning
Apply slow-release fertilizer granules after the flowering period, and water with diluted 2000 times of 'Flower More 1' every 15 days during the growing period. Change to potassium dihydrogen phosphate foliar fertilizer during the bud formation stage, combined with EM bacterial solution to enhance absorption efficiency.
Disease Prevention System
Establish a 'double defense line of environmental monitoring and chemical prevention': install temperature and humidity monitors, spray a combination of mancozeb and avermectin before the rainy season, and clean and disinfect dead branches and tools monthly.
Through scientific soil mixing, precise light control, and systematic care, bulb begonias can bloom throughout the year. It is recommended to keep a care log to record temperature and humidity data, and rotate the pot regularly to ensure an even plant shape, making this corm flower a four-season star on your balcony.