Key points for the maintenance of Begonia pot plants
This article provides a detailed explanation of the knowledge of making Begonia pot plants, the key points for their maintenance, and the related content is as follows:
(I) Maintenance Management
Placement: Begonia pot plants should be placed in a location with sufficient lighting and good air circulation. During the hot summer, they should be shaded appropriately to prevent sunburn and leaf scorching. They can withstand cold temperatures in winter and can be buried in soil or placed near a window indoors.
Watering: Keep the potting soil moist, but be careful to prevent waterlogging, as this can easily cause root rot. During the spring and summer growing period, do not let the potting soil become too dry, especially during the flowering period, it is necessary to maintain sufficient moisture in the soil.
Fertilizing: Apply enough base fertilizer in winter, preferably dry cake fertilizer, decomposed manure, or bone meal. Apart from the plum rain season, frequently apply dilute fertilizer solutions during the growing period.
Pruning: It is often done after flowering, usually shortening the branches that have bloomed to promote branching and the formation of flower buds, increasing the number of flowers for the next year. Also, branches that are too long, crossed, or overlapping, which affect the appearance, should be pruned in a timely manner. After defoliation, during the dormant period, shaping pruning can be carried out to remove diseased, withered, and aging branches to maintain a certain tree shape.
Repotting: Should be done every 2 to 3 years, preferably after flowering in spring, but it can also be done in autumn. When repotting, combine root pruning and place base fertilizer at the bottom of the pot.
Pest and Disease Control: Begonia plants are often affected by rust on their leaves, which can be prevented by spraying a 0.5-degree Bordeaux mixture. The main pests include aphids, tussock moths, and red spiders. The control methods are the same as for the Weeping Cherry.
(II) Appreciation
Begonia plants bloom before the leaves in early spring, with red and eye-catching flowers, making it the best time for appreciation. In autumn, they produce yellow pears with a fragrant aroma, which also have ornamental value. If Begonia plants are placed in a greenhouse after autumn, they can bloom earlier during the Spring Festival.
The above are the specific introductions to the key points for the maintenance of Begonia pot plants, hoping to bring some knowledge about flowers to flower enthusiasts.