[planting method of Begonia in four Seasons] how to plant Begonia in four seasons

Four Seasons Begonia, also known as four Seasons Begonia, is a perennial herb belonging to the Begonia family. Begonia is the most common and cultivated species of begonia. Graceful, delicate and bright leaves, flowers in clusters, blooming in the four seasons, and with a slight fragrance, is one of the main potted flowers for indoor and outdoor decoration. The following is to introduce the four Seasons Begonia and its breeding methods!

First, the planting method of Begonia in four seasons.

1. Sowing: the seeds of Begonia are very small and need to be operated by a special sowing bed, and the sowing medium is fine vermiculite or perlite. The suitable temperature for germination is about 15 ℃, and the suitable sowing time is March, April or October or November. High temperatures in summer are not easy to sprout.

2. Transplant into the pot and plant: the cuttings can be transplanted into a small basin after rooting, and must be fully watered after transplanting. After 6 pieces of this leaf, it can be put on the pot, and the distance between the planting plants is about 18m / 20cm.

3. 4 plants can be planted in the long planter. Adequate water supply is needed in the middle of summer, otherwise the leaves are easy to wither, liquid fertilizer should be added during planting, and if the plant is too long and too large, it can be cut to about half in August. In the process of cultivation, the long branches of individual apprentices should be heart-picked to promote the side branches to blossom and keep a good plant shape.

Second, the propagation method of begonia in four seasons

The propagation of Begonia in four seasons is mainly in three ways: sowing, cutting and dividing plants. if commercial cultivation, sowing propagation is used. The seeds of four seasons begonia are small and have a short life span. The seeds that naturally fall into the basin soil often germinate quickly and grow seedlings, but few seeds are harvested if they are not sown in time.

Most of the cuttings are carried out in March-May or September-October, using plain sand as the substrate, or directly inserted into the plastic flowerpot, the nodes need to be inserted into the soil. Under the condition of shade and heat preservation, it can be rooted in more than 20 days. Perennial old plants can split them and prune them at the same time to promote the development of new lateral branches to form an intact plant shape.

[sowing method]: East China is generally the most suitable in April-May in spring and August-September in autumn. The seeds should be evenly removed and sown on the fine mud in the basin (no need to cover the soil). Then use the sowing pot to absorb enough water, then cover a piece of glass and put it in a half-shaded place, which can sprout after 10 days. The seedlings sown in spring can blossom in the autumn of that year.

[cuttage]: it can be carried out all the year round, but there are few branches after seedling, except for double-petal varieties, this method is generally not used to propagate.

The function of four Seasons Begonia

Ji Qiu Begonia plant beautiful, green leaves, delicate flowers, widely loved by the public, potted ornamental, has been thousands of years. Put several cases in the cold season, the indoor is full of spring, spring and summer under the balcony eaves, more lively and lively. Begonia is widely used in the world. In addition to potted ornamental plants, it is also a material for flower beds, hanging pots, planting grooves, window boxes and indoor layout. There has been a rapid development in the quantity and quality of use, among which in the United States, in addition to pot ornamental, it is more used for flower bed appreciation, and many new varieties with strong adaptability, heat resistance and moisture resistance have been selected. Denmark, Sweden, Norway and other countries in northern Europe mainly produce high-quality potted ornamental species and export to Western European countries. Among them, Dane Feldt of Denmark is famous for producing begonia in four seasons. Countries such as the Netherlands, Britain and France also have a certain amount of production. In short, the four seasons begonia is still quite popular in the European market. Japan has a certain amount of production, mainly to meet the needs of the domestic market. Seeds are imported from the United States and Denmark.

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