Planting methods and steps of Begonia in Xifu

Tripterygium is an endemic plant in China, which grows well in the dry areas of the north, and is a popular product in greening projects. So, what is the planting method of Xifu Begonia?

1. Planting

Western crabapple is generally planted in many rows, and the planting time can be before sprouting in early spring or after falling leaves in early winter, not too early or too late, otherwise it is not easy to survive. When coming out of the nursery, it is necessary to ensure the complete root system of Xifu Begonia. If the root system is destroyed, it is not easy to survive. If the seedling is larger, you need to bring a soil ball, and if the seedling is smaller, it is better to bring some persistent soil to make it easier to survive. Need to check frequently after planting, and loosen the soil regularly to ensure that the soil is loose.

2. Watering

The growth period of West House Begonia is in spring and summer, when there is a large amount of water, it needs more watering, and it is appropriate to use 1-2 times a day, especially in summer, where water evaporation is large and water needs to be replenished in time. Autumn and winter should reduce the number of watering and the amount of water to prevent rotting roots caused by stagnant water.

3. Fertilization

Western crabapple likes fertilizer and needs a large amount of fertilizer. more fertilization in the growing period can make the flower color more colorful and the number of flowers more. The ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium should be appropriate, and nitrogen fertilizer should not be applied too much. too much nitrogen fertilizer may lead to luxuriant branches and leaves but sparse flowering. In terms of time, more nitrogen fertilizer can be applied in spring, while phosphate fertilizer and potassium fertilizer should be used in summer and autumn. In addition, it should be noted that when applying fertilizer, do not spray the fertilizer liquid on the leaf surface, but on the root of the soil.

4. Pruning

Western begonia grows vigorously and needs regular pruning of branches and leaves. The withered branches and yellow leaves need to be trimmed off after falling leaves in winter, and check whether they are affected by diseases and insect pests, and prune them in time if necessary. After sprouting branches in spring, pruning can be carried out according to the modeling needs, and the lateral branches can be pruned properly to increase the number of flower buds. If the flower buds are too dense, you can erase some of the poor growth.

5. Pest control

The common diseases and insect pests of Begonia are beetles, aphids, pocket moths, red spiders, rot and so on. Spray stone sulfur mixture or smear lime water on tree trunks in early spring for control.

The flower appearance of Xifu crabapple is chic and unrestrained, and the flowers are in full bloom. Interested friends can try to plant them.