Rieger Begonia cuttings for the time is not too many restrictions, as long as the temperature is appropriate, can be cuttings throughout the year.It is better to choose cuttings in spring and autumn, with suitable temperature, rapid growth and high survival rate.
Select vigorous Rieger Begonia plants, cut off strong leaves with petioles from the plants, need to be more than one year old, no pests and diseases exist, appropriate leaves can improve the survival rate of cuttings.Aft that leaves are cut off, the petiole part need to be treated, the petiole part is cut obliquely, then a rooting water solution is prepared, and the petiole is dip in the rooting water for a while and is placed in a cool and ventilated place, so that the cut part of the leaves is naturally dried.
The preparation of the matrix is also an important step in cuttage, the matrix should be loose and breathable, contain nutrients, can be used garden soil, rotten leaf soil, vermiculite mixed preparation, used for cuttage is very suitable.After preparation, it should be disinfected and sterilized first, and then used for cutting.
Insert the treated leaves into the substrate, do not need to insert too deep, gently compact the surrounding soil to keep the soil moist, and then put it in a cool and ventilated place to provide soft astigmatism irradiation, keep the temperature at about 15-20 degrees Celsius, and spray water regularly to promote the rooting of leaves.
