How to water Rieger begonia
A plant knowledge, introducing the knowledge about the herbaceous flower Rieger begonia. How to water Rieger begonia? Let's take a look together.
Rieger begonia is easy to propagate and also easy to wither. Frequent watering can easily cause it to die. So how to water Rieger begonia? We can first judge that the soil is very dry, then the leaves become soft, and then the whole plant collapses. At this time, consider watering thoroughly, and it will recover overnight.
Rieger begonia must be watered after the soil dries up. The soil should be loose and breathable, watering about once every ten to fifteen days (this time point is not fixed, different regions and different soils will lead to different watering times).
Next, let's take a look at the Rieger begonia maintenance experience of a flower enthusiast (饮水思源628792):
Before Rieger begonia blooms, it should be well-ventilated and not exposed to sunlight for too long, so that the plant type will not be too tall. After the flowers grow, expose it to more sunlight to enhance the color of the flowers, and it's also necessary to pinch the top to promote branching and more flower buds.
In daily maintenance, Rieger begonia should be well-ventilated and kept dry. Do not spray water on the leaves frequently, as this can easily cause the leaves to rot. If leaves start to rot, control the watering, wipe with methylethylthiazole, sterilize, and pay attention to the concentration.
Regarding the issue of surviving the winter, it is quite cold in Hubei province in winter, with temperatures around 5 degrees Celsius during the day and sometimes even lower. Last winter, I placed several pots in the living room without turning on the air conditioner and they survived the winter safely by controlling the watering and not watering much.
Rieger begonia is propagated by cutting. Cut its lateral branches, disinfect them, and then soak them in water for water propagation. It can also be inserted into vermiculite and perlite.
The content of how to water Rieger begonia shared in this article is for the reference of green plant enthusiasts. It is hoped that it can solve your problems in the management of green plants and flowers.