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Notes on breeding Begonia in four seasons

Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
2020-08-31 11:00:03
Fertilization: do not add fertilizer randomly, and apply fertilizer reasonably according to leaf color and growth. Key points of reproduction: sowing in April may or autumn. Pruning: after the flower is withered, the broken flowers and sick leaves should be picked and cured in time. Watering: when watering, do not pour more water. Remember that the soil should not accumulate water. Disease and pest control: spray with carbendazim in the early stage.

To raise Begonia in four seasons, only fertilizer should be applied.

During the growth period of Begonia, it is not allowed to add fertilizer randomly. It should be applied reasonably according to the color of the leaves and the growth of the observed leaves. It is not allowed to make too much fertilizer, otherwise, the leaves will grow in vain, lead to overgrowth, affect flowering, even lead to poor growth, affect light, and cause the phenomenon of yellow leaves.

Potted Chinese flowering crabapple blooming after fertilization

In order to improve the quality of flowering, Begonia needs to apply appropriate P-K compound fertilizer before flowering.

Key points of propagation of Begonia

Pot planting of Begonia should be carried out from April to may in spring or in autumn. The seeds should be evenly distributed in the soil in the basin, and there is no need to cover the soil.

The water absorption method is used to suck enough water from the seeded basin, then cover it with a piece of glass or plastic film, and place it in a half shade environment, about 10 days, it can take root and germinate. Plant in spring and bloom in autumn.

Potted Chinese flowering crabapple blooming after fertilization

How to prune Begonia

The care of Begonia in four seasons also needs to pay attention to the heart picking. After the flower is withered, the broken flowers and diseased leaves need to be taken care of in time to make them more branched and bloom. If the important pruning steps are ignored, the plants tend to grow thin and long, the plant types are unsightly, the beauty is affected, and the flowering will become less.

potted Begonia blooming after fertilization

Watering points of Begonia

Begonia needs to be watered in the morning and evening of summer. In winter, it's best to water it at the time when the noon light is the strongest. Because there is little sunlight in winter, watering it at a proper warm temperature can prevent Begonia from freezing. When watering, do not pour more water. Remember not to accumulate water in the soil. Otherwise, the rotten roots will cause the leaves to turn yellow and wither.

potted Begonia blooming after fertilization

Pest control of Begonia

Begonia is easy to cause root rot and stem rot in summer. In the early stage of the disease, the amount of water should be controlled, and the multi fungus agent should be sprayed for prevention and control. Continuous spraying for 3-5 times is effective.

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