Planting Methods and Precautions for North American Begonia
Today, the editor introduces the planting methods and precautions for North American Begonia, as well as the experience in green plant maintenance regarding the cultivation and care management of begonias. If there are any mistakes, please feel free to correct them!
North American Begonia (North American Begonia) belongs to the Rosaceae family, Malus genus, a shrub or small tree, blooming in mid to late April with a large number of flowers, colorful and beautiful; in autumn, the fruits are abundant, colorful, with some white snow reflecting red fruits, presenting a unique landscape. North American Begonia combines flowers, fruits, leaves, and shape, and is widely used in municipal, residential communities, high-end villas, park green spaces, etc. It has a long history of cultivation and profound cultural heritage.
In the hot summer, what issues should we pay attention to in the maintenance of North American Begonia?
In hot weather, with frequent rain and humidity, the cultivation of North American Begonia requires more manpower and resources. We need to take various measures to maintain it.
1.浅栽 (Shallow Planting)
The method of shallow planting followed by high earthing is beneficial for the survival and later growth of seedlings. The specific method is: plant at the depth of the original soil mark of the seedlings, then apply high earthing. After the trees survive, the high earth can be removed.
2.排涝 (Drainage)
During the flood season, pay attention to drainage because prolonged waterlogging can cause root rot or death due to anaerobic respiration.
3.修剪 (Pruning)
North American Begonia requires attention to the cultivation of the trunk and tree shape from a young age. A standard begonia trunk should be straight, with a clear central leader and main branches. In mid to late May, thinning of the suckers should be carried out, removing a part of the new growth, and no pruning is needed in June.
The North American Begonia cultivated by Qingdao Taitou Garden is robust, has been transplanted multiple times with a high survival rate; the tree structure is reasonable, and pruning is appropriate; the central stem shape meets future seedling standards; the open-top canopy is large and has an elegant shape.
4.除草松土 (Weeding and Loosening Soil)
Summer is also a rapid growth period for weeds in the nursery. To avoid competition for water and fertilizer with North American Begonia and to prevent the spread of diseases and pests, weeding work in the nursery should be carried out, following the principle of "weed early, small, and thoroughly." Based on the actual conditions of the nursery, choose an appropriate weeding method, and it is recommended to combine manual and mechanical methods.
After rainfall or irrigation, weeding can be combined with soil loosening to enhance soil aeration.
When encountering continuous rainy weather, the roots of North American Begonia seedlings will not breathe properly, leading to root rot. In such cases, we need to loosen the soil more frequently.
5.病虫害防治 (Pest and Disease Control)
North American Begonia should be treated with pesticides immediately after flowering in spring, which is a key period for the prevention and control of early leaf blight. Apply miticides + pyrethroids + fungicides. Then, once in early July and once in late August, with a focus on preventing pests such as tussock moths, leaf rollers, caterpillars, beetles, and mining moths. Use systemic and stomach poison pesticides, and broad-spectrum insecticides are better.
In summary, the experience in planting and maintaining North American Begonia in the summer lies in continuous learning and accumulation. As long as we put in the effort, it won't be difficult to grow healthy North American Begonia.
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