Foliage begonias are suitable for growing in places with scattered light and prefer warm climates.Usually, it should be placed in a semi-shady place for maintenance, to avoid direct exposure to strong light, especially in summer, we must pay attention to shade.In winter, they can see light properly, and at the same time, they should do a good job of keeping warm so as to avoid frostbite.
Foliage begonias have relatively high requirements for soil. In addition to being rich in humus, they also have strong water retention capacity and good drainage. In this way, the environment can be kept moist, and the breathing of the roots will not be affected by too much water.Pot soil can be prepared by mixing garden soil with river sand in a ratio of 2:1.
Foliage begonias like humid climate, so watering must be frequent, do not let the environment dry.It should be noted that each watering should control the amount of water, not water, otherwise it will lead to root rot.If the climate is dry, the temperature is high and the water loss is fast, it is necessary to spray water around to improve the humidity of the environment.
The growth of Begonia obovata needs certain nutrients, so it is necessary to fertilize regularly.Usually the growth season every half a month to apply, fertilizer to use nitrogen-based compound fertilizer, can also use thin cake fertilizer water, fertilization time do not spray on the leaves, but to irrigate the roots, so as to be absorbed.
