Culture methods of begonia

Begonia breeding soil to loose fertile, available compost soil, decaying soil and charcoal soil. Usually placed in the sun scattering maintenance, summer moved to indoor semi-shade, winter moved to sunny places and the temperature is not lower than 10℃. Water frequently to keep the soil moist, but not ponding; fertilize once every 20-30 days during the growth period, but do not apply concentrated fertilizer.

1. Soil selection: Begonia likes loose and fertile humus soil, which can be composted soil, decayed leaf soil and charcoal soil.

2, lighting requirements: Begonia is not resistant to direct sunlight, family maintenance placed in the sun scattering place. In summer, when the light is strong, it shall be moved indoors in time to avoid sunburn of plant leaves; in winter, it shall be moved indoors and placed in a place with sufficient sunshine.

3, temperature requirements: Begonia like warm environment, growth temperature is 19-24℃, winter temperature is not lower than 10℃, otherwise the leaves are susceptible to freezing.

4, watering management: Begonia likes warm and humid environment, watering to keep the soil moist, but not too wet, can often spray water mist to the leaves and around the flowerpot, can maintain a high humidity of the air, conducive to plant growth. If there is standing water, it will cause the root system of the plant to rot.

5, fertilization requirements: Begonia growth needs nutrients, in the growth period of fertilizer requirements, need to fertilize every 20-30 days, but also remember not to apply thick fertilizer, will cause fertilizer damage, affect growth, and even death.

6. Regular pruning: When the seedlings of Begonia are 6cm high, they need to be picked, which can promote branching and improve ornamental. A month and a half before flowering, light pruning is needed to make branches bloom earlier. After flowering, the remaining flowers will be trimmed to promote the germination of lower branches.