How to prune begonia to make it bloom more: Pruning techniques for potted begonias

How to prune begonia to make it bloom moreToday's sharing: How to prune begonia to make it bloom more and the pruning skills of potted begonia, related topics in flower cultivation. Next, the editor will introduce.Begonias are very beautiful flowers and are very suitable for cultivation in one's own courtyard. However, proper pruning is required during the cultivation period to make the begonia grow more luxuriant. But many people don't know how to prune begonias, so some people don't prune at all during the cultivation process. This will only affect the normal growth of the plant. Let's follow the editor to learn about the pruning diagram of begonia.[One, How to Prune Begonia]Begonias grow relatively fast, especially in the summer, which is their peak growing season. Providing sufficient water and fertilizer can make begonias grow strong. However, in order to make the begonia's branches and leaves grow more luxuriant, proper pruning is essential. It is also necessary to thin out the overly dense parts.Otherwise, it will affect the overall aesthetics, and it will also look very ugly after it blooms. Therefore, it is important to cut some of the longer branches and leaves to promote the growth of lateral branches and increase the number of flowering branches to ensure unique flowers for the next year.[Two, Pruning Diagram of Begonia]<1. Prepare pruning shears>To prune into an attractive shape, you first need to prepare pruning shears. Dull shears can easily damage the plant's bark or compress the branches during pruning, which has a significant impact on the plant's growth and aesthetics.<2. Cut off dead branches and yellow leaves>When pruning, it is best to cut off the withered branches and leaves because if they are not cut off, they will still absorb nutrients from the pot, affecting the normal growth of the begonia. Therefore, some yellow leaves should also be cut, but note that pruning should be done around the flowering period, not during the actual flowering, as it will affect the next year's bloom.<3. Pruning after flowering>Different begonia varieties have different growth periods. Prune the begonia branches two weeks after flowering, depending on the flowering period. Cut away crowded and prominent branches. Long branches can be shortened, leaving 3 to 4 buds from the base. This promotes the formation of short flowering branches.[Three, Pruning Techniques for Different Begonia Varieties]<1. Pruning of贴梗海棠 (Korean begonia)>In the North China region, Korean begonias often have a shrub shape. An ideal shrub shape should maintain an inner high and outer low, inner sparse and outer dense state. Inner high and outer low are not only aesthetically pleasing but also allow branches to evenly receive sunlight; inner sparse and outer dense increase the shrub's ventilation without causing a窝风 (wind pocket).<2. Pruning of 八棱海棠 (Octagonal begonia)>(Note: The translation for "贴梗海棠" and "八棱海棠" is left in Chinese as these are specific varieties of begonias and their English names are not commonly known.)