Culture method of Bamboo Begonia

Bamboo begonia is a kind of fibrous root begonia. Perennial evergreen herb, shrubby, plant height up to more than 1 meter. It is a good ornamental flower for viewing leaves and flowers. So what is the breeding method of bamboo begonia?

1. Watering: bamboo crabapple belongs to shallow root plant, likes semi-shady, mild and humid environment, its best growth temperature is between 15 and 25 degrees, drought resistance is strong, but it is afraid of waterlogging, so watering of bamboo crabapple should pay attention to dry and wet. It is best to keep the basin soil moist. In the midsummer season, it is necessary to spray water on the leaf surface and the ground, and increasing the humidity of the air will be beneficial to its growth.

2. Fertilization: fertilizer is a necessary element for plant growth. Fertilization should be carried out by hoeing when the basin soil is dry, and watering after fertilization can facilitate plant absorption. Do not apply big fertilizer when the stems and leaves are not flourishing or when the pots are newly turned. During the peak growth period in spring, dilute liquid fertilizer is applied every 10 to 15 days. In the summer high temperature season, the plant stops growing and fertilization should be reduced. Fertilization is suspended during flowering and winter.

3. Light: strengthen the light time, bamboo begonia likes shade and is afraid of exposure, so it is suitable for cultivation in Nanyang platform all the year round. Full sunshine should be given in spring, autumn and winter. Avoid strong light in summer, otherwise the leaves of the plant will turn yellow and grow slowly.

4. Pruning: it is beneficial to maintain a good plant shape. For the plant that has been growing for many years, or the plant grows too high, or the leaves of the lower part of the stem fall off, resulting in the unattractive shape of the plant and affecting the ornamental effect, it can be pruned in combination with changing pots in spring to facilitate the plant to germinate new branches and produce more bright flowers.

5. Diseases: in the prevention and control of diseases and insect pests, the principle of prevention and comprehensive control should be carried out in an all-round way. In case of hot and humid weather, bamboo begonia is prone to diseases and insect pests. For the prevention and control of diseases and insect pests, first, it is necessary to strengthen ventilation and light transmission, basin soil can not be wet, let alone water in the basin. Second, fungicides such as thiophanate methyl and carbendazim are sprayed every semimonthly to prevent the occurrence of diseases. If red spider harm is found, triclofenac 1500 times solution can be sprayed.