Matters needing attention in the Culture of Begonia how to raise Begonia

The biggest difference between bamboo begonia and general begonia lies in its flower branches, which show bamboo-like growth, so it is named "bamboo begonia", which is a very beautiful plant after flowering. There are not many matters needing attention in culturing bamboo begonia, generally speaking, it can be taken care of according to its habits.

What is Bamboo Begonia

1. Bamboo begonia scientific name: Begonia maculata, belongs to Begonia family, Begonia genus. It is Begonia with fibrous root. Perennial evergreen herbs, shrubby, with a height of more than 1 meter. Stem erect, Internode shortening and hypertrophy, slightly fleshy, bamboo-like. Leaves lanceolate, half oblique, entire, the edge is often wavy, the surface is green, shiny, there are most small white spots, dark red on the back. It blossoms in winter and spring, and in spring when the temperature is low. Flowers and stalks crimson, drooping in clusters. The green leaves of bamboo crabapple are covered with white spots, like stars in the sky, and the bright red back and large and drooping crimson inflorescences complement each other. It is a good ornamental flower for viewing leaves and flowers.

two。 Bamboo Begonia belongs to similar species: B. argenteo-guttata, also known as Yinxing Begonia, Yinxing Bamboo Begonia, Yinxing Bamboo Hybrid Begonia. The leaves are green and glossy, with dense silver spots on the leaf surface, toothed or wavy edges, and green on the back. Flowers bloom all the year round, inflorescences axillary, drooping, white with redness.

Second, the habit of bamboo begonia.

Bamboo begonia is a shallow root plant, which likes semi-shade, moist and warm, is not cold-resistant, and avoids sun exposure, heat and waterlogging. The suitable growth temperature is 15 ℃ to 25 ℃. Strong drought resistance, afraid of stagnant water, like loose and fertile sandy loam. The principle of watering is to see dry and wet.

3. Matters needing attention in the culture of bamboo begonia

1. Watering management: bamboo crabapple belongs to shallow root plant, likes semi-shade, 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.

two。 Light management: bamboo crabapple likes sufficient scattered light, but too much light will lead to the dry tip and scorched edge of the leaves, resulting in yellowing or even falling leaves. In the hot summer, it is best to put it under a cool, ventilated, shady scaffolding or on the north balcony to receive scattered light. If it is placed in the dark for a long time, it will lead to insufficient light, yellow leaves and, in severe cases, plant death.

3. Fertilization management: 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.

4. Plant pruning: strengthen plant pruning to help 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. Pest control: excessively high temperature and humid weather in summer will lead to diseases and insect pests of bamboo begonia. For the prevention and control of diseases and insect pests, on the one hand, we should strengthen ventilation and light, do not allow a large amount of stagnant water in the basin, and ensure that fungicides are sprayed every 15 days, such as methyl thiophanate, carbendazim and so on, which can prevent the occurrence of diseases. If there is a red spider harm, can be sprayed triclofenac 1500 times liquid, found that there are a small number of shell insects, can be brushed off manually.

Bamboo begonia is also called "Cigu begonia". Does it sound very girlish? Its red stamens droop gently and look like a shy girl. Therefore, the cultivation of bamboo begonia at home will undoubtedly add some young and delicate atmosphere to the home.