When does Begonia bloom?
Let's take a look at the introduction related to when Begonia blooms and a brief introduction to the flowering period of green plants and flowers, which is more relevant to most people!
Mainly there are single-winged Begonia, Chinese Begonia, thorny Chinese Begonia, downy Chinese Begonia, whole-column Begonia, Rieger Begonia, seasonal Begonia, ornamental Begonia leaves, and tuberous Begonia, etc.
Not only are the leaves of Begonia ornamental, but the flowers are also very beautiful! Moreover, Begonia has a particularly long flowering period, which varies from variety to variety, generally concentrated from April to November.
This is how to care for Begonia!
The maintenance method of Begonia is relatively simple, and let's talk about it from the following aspects.
1. Soil: The soil for Begonia must be fertile and loose, preferably slightly acidic. Alkaline soil causes Begonia to grow poorly. You can mix decomposed leaf soil, garden soil, and river sand in a ratio of 5:3:3 to prepare the soil.
2. Watering: Begonia prefers a warm and humid environment. Keep the soil moist. Water according to the dryness and wetness of the soil. When the potting soil turns white or feels lighter when picked up, it's time to water, preferably by using the immersion method.
When does Begonia bloom?
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3. Shading: Begonia likes a semi-shaded environment, so avoid direct sunlight. In the summer at noon, it is necessary to provide appropriate shading, move it indoors at noon, or for those maintained indoors, move it to the east or west balcony.
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4. Temperature: The most suitable temperature for Begonia to grow is between 19-26°C, so it should be kept indoors in winter to avoid frostbite.
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5. Fertilization: During the growing period, Begonia can be fertilized with decomposed cake fertilizer once every 15-20 days, and an appropriate amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer or Flower多多 No. 2 can be added before flowering.
Begonia propagation trick, 1 pot can become 20 pots!
Cutting:
Propagation by cutting should be done in spring and autumn. Choose healthy branches and trim them to about 10 cm. Keep the top leaves and cut off the side leaves. Insert them into the soil and place them in a shaded area for maintenance. They can take root in about 15-20 days.