When is the blooming season of Begonia tuberhybrida?
The editor will answer for you the topic of when the blooming season of Begonia tuberhybrida is and the topic of Begonia tuberhybrida introduction, grass and flower topics. Next, the editor will introduce to everyone.
Recently, the editor has seen some flower friends leave messages in the background: "I especially like peonies, but I live in an apartment and don't have a courtyard, which is not suitable for growing peonies. Are there any other flower varieties suitable for sun potting that bloom as beautiful as peonies?"
Peony is known as the "king of flowers", and there are not many plant varieties that can compete with its appearance, especially those that are suitable for potting. However, this is not a problem for the fat person. Today, I will introduce a kind of herbaceous flower to this flower friend and everyone. The flowers are as beautiful as peonies and are suitable for potting. They can also be planted hanging in a pot, taking up no space at all. The flower introduced to you today is: Begonia tuberhybrida.
What is Begonia tuberhybrida?
Begonia tuberhybrida, also known as Begonia tuberhybrida, couple Begonia, is a perennial tuberous herbaceous plant of the Begoniaceae family. Begonia tuberhybrida is native to Bolivia in South America and was introduced to Europe in the first half of the 19th century. After hundreds of years of continuous hybrid breeding, it has become a world-famous potted flower.
Currently, the Begonia tuberhybrida on the market are all horticultural varieties, with relatively small plants, usually 20-60 cm tall. The branches and leaves of Begonia tuberhybrida are soft, especially when flowering, the huge flowers will bend the branches downward. Therefore, many flower friends will plant it hanging, plant it in a hanging pot, and hang it on the balcony for observation, which does not take up space and has a unique style.
Contrary to the small plant size, Begonia tuberhybrida can produce large flowers, with a diameter of up to about 10 cm. The petals are layered, the flower color is bright and atmospheric, and there are many varieties. Different varieties have red, yellow, white, pink, and other colors, and even variegated varieties. The flower shape is similar to that of peonies, very delicate and magnificent, really as beautiful as peonies!
When is the blooming season of Begonia tuberhybrida?
Begonia tuberhybrida not only has beautiful flowers, but its blooming period is also longer than that of ordinary flowers. In the natural blooming period, it starts from April every spring and can bloom until the beginning of winter in November, with a blooming period of more than 200 days. If we take care of Begonia tuberhybrida indoors, and have heating equipment in spring and winter, the indoor temperature can be maintained above 15 degrees, and it can bloom all year round.
Cultivation methods
If you want to grow Begonia tuberhybrida well and keep it blooming all year round, you must do a good job in maintenance. Usually, you can start from the following points:
Potting soil
Begonia tuberhybrida is a shallow-rooted plant, and the pot does not need to be too large or too deep, usually choosing a pot with a diameter of 15-20 cm is fine. Begonia tuberhybrida has high requirements for soil, and must use loose and breathable slightly acidic soil with good drainage. If the soil is not breathable, it is prone to root rot. Here is a soil mixing plan: use 7 parts peat soil, 3 parts perlite, and a little organic fertilizer as the base fertilizer, mix all materials and use them for planting.