Which begonia is both beautiful and easy to care for?
The core content of this article: Which begonia is both beautiful and easy to care for, and a review of five common autumn begonias and small cultivation tips. Next, the editor will introduce these to the netizens.
Autumn begonia, also known as相思草 (affection grass), was endowed by ancients with the meaning of longing and bitter love. Over the long years, it has witnessed many romantic and touching love stories, such as those of Lu You and Tang Wan, and Daiyu and宝玉. As a well-known high-appeal ornamental plant, autumn begonia always presents itself with large and colorful flowers. Although not tall, the plant is full of flowers, making it most suitable for decorating flower beds and flower mirrors. It exudes a fresh and elegant fragrance, and its graceful movements fully display its unique charm.
I won't hide from you all that over the years, although I have already cultivated many plants, both intentionally and unintentionally, I have also come to know many flowers and plants. But overall, the easy-to-grow and highly flowering autumn begonia remains an indispensable favorite. There must be 1~2 pots at home. Under the name of autumn begonia, there are many varieties with diverse flower colors and each has its own merits. As far as I know, among all these plants, the following ones are particularly remarkable.
The first one, Badyera begonia.
The leaf shape is variable, including the standard elephant ear shape, heart shape, and maple leaf shape, with colors ranging from red, gray, pink to purple. The plant is strong and upright, very eye-catching.
When growing, Badyera begonia prefers warm and humid, semi-shaded climatic conditions, with the optimal growth temperature being 22~25°C, and the soil should have good drainage and breathability. In this way, the plant can grow with lush branches and leaves.
The second one, Four-season begonia.
Native to Brazil, growing in forests at low latitudes and high altitudes, it naturally loves humidity and shade. The ideal growth temperature is 15~24°C. In winter, it is necessary to regularly spray water on the plant to increase humidity and prevent the leaves from drying and wilting.
As a typical evergreen species in the family, in principle, the plant can bloom profusely throughout the year. Both single and double petals are excellent materials for garden decoration, deeply loved by绿化 workers (greening workers).
Which begonia is both beautiful and easy to care for?
The third one, Rieger begonia.
Also known as rose begonia or Rieger autumn begonia, it is a fibrous-rooted autumn begonia plant with a round and full shape, alternate single leaves, and green leaves occasionally mixed with a few red-brown leaves. The flowers are mostly double-petaled, with rich and bright colors, fully integrating posture, color, and fragrance. The flowering period is long, lasting from the end of the year to the following spring. Among them, the best growing periods for Rieger begonia are April to June and September to December, which is the best time to buy.
The fourth one, Silver star begonia.
Also known as silver star begonia, named for the many silver-white spots densely covering the green leaves, resembling twinkling stars in the sky. This type of begonia is different from other ornamental green plants, as it has both beautiful flowers and leaves. Every July and August, the plant can frequently produce pink flowers at the top of the branches, which are small, delicate, and adorable.
The fifth one, Bamboo-stem begonia.
Like silver star begonia, it is also a type that can be appreciated for both leaves and flowers. The plant blooms in summer and autumn, with a long flowering period. Under normal circumstances, it can bloom for more than half a year. The bright red or pink flowers bloom quietly among the lush green leaves.
At first glance, the leaf surface of the bamboo-stem begonia also has many small white spots, and people who are not familiar with them can easily mistake the two for each other. Actually, there is a difference in leaf shape between these two begonias. Bamboo-stem leaves are mostly oblong, with a slightly thicker texture, while silver star leaves are rounder.
The sharing above about which begonia is both beautiful and easy to care for, as well as the review of five common autumn begonias, hopes to bring a little help to your life!