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Propagation methods of Begonia

Walter White
2020-07-27 08:58:06
The stem of a Begonia is like a piece of bamboo, so it gets its name. Its leaves are green with small white spots on the surface. The back of the leaf is red, the color is usually light red or white, there is no fragrance. Many people often make bamboo Begonia into a bonsai and put it at home for viewing. The decoration effect is very good. What are the breeding methods of bamboo Begonia? After reading the following, you will know the answer!

I. cutting

Select branches

The main propagation method of Begonia is cutting propagation. The best time is in May and June. Select the best shoots growing on the top of Begonia, with two or three small shoots, and cut them at a distance of about 0.5cm below the selected branches.

Defoliation

At the same time, we should take off the lower part of the leaves. If the upper part of the leaves is too large, we can also take off half

Soil preparation

It is also very important to choose the soil after cutting. It is better to choose river sand as the seedbed and insert the cut branches into it, about one third of the length.

Take care of

After inserting, we must pay attention to avoid direct sunlight and keep the air moist. We need to spray water around noon every day.

Plant

If the temperature is well controlled, it will take half a month to take root. The temperature is generally controlled between 20 ℃ and 24 ℃. One month after rooting, it can be moved to a pot and planted. Of course, you can also choose water culture, but you need to change water once or twice a day. After rooting, you can transplant

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2. Maintenance after cutting

Watering

After sowing, we need to water the Begonia. We also need to pay attention to the method of watering. We need to infiltrate it slowly, let the water moisten the basin soil from the top to the bottom, and then we need to cover it with glass to keep moisture.

Place in

At the same time, the potted plant should be placed in a place where the direct sunlight can not reach. If the temperature can be stabilized at about 20 ℃, in about 20 days, the Begonia can sprout!

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