What conditions are required for large and colorful begonia tuber flowers
A comprehensive introduction to begonia tuber flowers, what conditions are required for large and colorful begonia tuber flowers, next [] the editor will introduce.
Begonia tuber flowers are large, with semi-double, semi-double or double petals, and come in colors such as white, creamy white, yellow, pink, orange red, red, purple red, or bicolor, with both posture and color ranking at the top among autumn begonias.
(1) Begonia tuber flowers belong to shade-loving flowers. They are afraid of extreme heat and are not cold-resistant. The optimal growing temperature is between 15 to 24°C. When the temperature exceeds 32°C, it can easily cause leaf and bud drop. They are afraid of strong sunlight exposure, which can easily lead to thickened and curled leaves. The cultivation soil can be mixed with 5 parts of decomposed leaf soil, 3 parts of garden soil, and 2 parts of river sand, and a small amount of bone meal is added as a base fertilizer. Plant in spring, after roots and sprouts appear, place them in a semi-shaded outdoor area, move them to a well-ventilated and shaded area in summer, or place them in a well-ventilated and sunlit indoor area to prevent direct sunlight.
(2) It is a shallow-rooted plant. During the germination period, water should be reduced to keep the potting soil slightly moist, otherwise it is prone to root rot. During the vigorous growth period, keep the potting soil moist, and frequently spray water in summer to increase humidity. During the flowering period, water should be reduced to keep the potting soil in a semi-dry state. In late autumn, after the leaves turn yellow, control the watering to help the plant enter the dormant period. In winter, with low temperatures, the whole plant is in a dormant state, and watering should be strictly controlled to keep the potting soil slightly dry, otherwise it is very prone to root rot. Begonia tuber flowers prefer fertilizer, and fertilization should follow the principle of "frequent application of thin fertilizer." Apply a thin, decomposed cake fertilizer water every 10 days during the growing period. If you can apply 2 to 3 times of 0.5% calcium superphosphate solution during the bud formation stage, it will be beneficial for larger and more colorful flowers and a longer flowering period. Fertilization is generally stopped during hot weather and winter. Additionally, begonia tuber plants are fragile and should be supported when flowering to prevent falling or breaking.
(3) When the temperature drops below 5°C, begonia tuber flowers stop growing and enter a dormant period. At this time, cut off the above-ground part, dig out the tubers, slightly dry them, and store them in a cool room with sand. If there are fewer plants, they can also be left in the pot and covered with fine sand to keep the potting soil slightly moist, placed in a well-ventilated and dry indoor area for storage, with a storage temperature of 5 to 8°C being ideal. The minimum temperature should not be below 2°C, otherwise the tubers are prone to frost damage.
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