Longevity Crown Cultivation Methods and Precautions
Sharing everyone's experience related to the cultivation of the Longevity Crown, the introduction of flowers, and the following is the introduction by the editor of this site.
If you want to raise a woody Begonia, it is recommended to raise Begonia Longevity Crown, also known as "Full of Red," its flowering period can last up to a month, with large red double petals and high ornamental value.
Introduction to Longevity Crown
The Longevity Crown is a typical variety of Yizhou Begonia, an upright small shrub with a small plant shape, easy to bloom, and strong plasticity of branches. In addition to potted plant appreciation, it is also very suitable for making into a potted landscape.
Longevity Crown Cultivation Methods and Precautions
It is not difficult to cultivate the woody Begonia Longevity Crown well, just do the following four points.
1. - - Breathable Pot and Potting Soil - -
No matter what kind of flowers are potted, the potting soil should be loose and breathable. When potting Begonia Longevity Crown, it is recommended to choose a breathable pot, such as a clay pot, purple sand pot, or a plastic pot with more breathable holes.
The potting soil can be mixed with 2 parts garden soil, 2 parts decomposed leaf soil, and 1 part river sand. Or mix half通用 nutrient soil and half garden soil. For indoor balcony potting, pure nutrient soil can also be used, and a sufficient amount of fermented organic fertilizer should be added as a base fertilizer when potting.
For Begonia Longevity Crown purchased online, it is recommended to keep it in the original pot for 3-5 days to acclimate. For seedlings in a nutrient bowl, they can be acclimated directly in the nutrient bowl. After the acclimation is in good condition, they can be repotted with the original soil. After planting, water thoroughly and provide soft lighting.
2. - - Adjust Light Timing - -
Begonia Longevity Crown enjoys abundant sunlight. In autumn, winter, and spring, it is recommended to maintain full sunlight. In summer, when the sun is scorching, it is advisable to provide some shade, such as under a tree or on the inner part of a south-facing balcony, avoiding direct sunlight. Direct sunlight can easily sunburn the leaves of Begonia Longevity Crown, and if the pot is too hot, it can easily kill the fine roots, affecting the normal growth of the Longevity Crown.
3. - - Reasonable Fertilization and Water Management - -
Begonia Longevity Crown is relatively drought-resistant. During routine maintenance, watering should adhere to the principle of watering when dry and not watering when not dry. In consecutive rainy days, it is important to drain the pot to avoid waterlogging and root rot. During the flowering or bud stage, it is recommended not to let it get rained on, as it may cause the flower buds to rot.
After the flowers of the woody Begonia bloom in spring, they will enter a rapid growth period and sprout new branches. After flowering, it is recommended to apply a fermented organic fertilizer or slow-release fertilizer once, along with a balanced growth fertilizer or high-nitrogen fertilizer to promote strong branch growth.
In July, when the woody Begonia begins to differentiate flower buds, it is recommended to apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote bud differentiation. In autumn, the flower buds of the Longevity Crown Begonia are basically formed, but have not yet grown into flower buds. In autumn, it is recommended to continue applying phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote the growth of flower buds.
This can also strengthen the roots of the Begonia Longevity Crown. In winter, fermented organic fertilizer and bone meal can be buried shallowly around the pot edge of the Begonia Longevity Crown, which will make the flowers better in spring.
4. - - Appropriate Pruning - -
If you want Begonia Longevity Crown to bloom more and have a beautiful plant shape, pruning is essential. It is recommended to cut off the thin and weak branches, diseased branches, withered branches, and crossed branches of the Longevity Crown every winter, and at the same time, prune the徒长 branches without flower buds. This way, when it blooms in spring, it will look good and have many flowers.
At the same time, after the flowers in spring, the Longevity Crown will quickly grow new buds. In the stage of growing new buds, weak buds can be removed, and only a few strong branches should be retained. In summer, if the new branches grow excessively, they can be pruned in time to maintain the plant shape.
Overall, woody Begonias are relatively easy to care for, and the Longevity Crown is also very beautiful and worth having.
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