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Breeding methods and precautions of Begonia in Japan

Gustavo Fring
2020-06-30 16:21:02
Soil: it likes to grow in acid soil with good drainage and air permeability. Do not use alkaline soil. Light: it likes enough light. It needs to see as much sunshine as possible during maintenance, but it needs to block the sunshine in summer. Temperature: it is suitable to grow in the environment of 18-28 ℃, and keep the temperature above 10 ℃ in winter. Moisture: it needs a lot of water. Usually, it needs to be watered once every two days.

I. maintenance method

1. Soil: Begonia like to grow in acid soil with good drainage and loose air permeability. It can be mixed with river sand + rotten leaves + garden soil, which is suitable for its growth. Be careful not to use some alkaline soil for planting

2. Light: it likes warm light. Usually, it should receive more sunlight, so that it can grow healthily. But in summer, we still need to keep out the sun. We need to move to a cool and cool place to avoid being exposed to the sun.

3. Temperature: its suitable growth temperature is 18-28 ℃, and it is better not to exceed 32 ℃ in summer. Its cold resistance is not very strong. Try to keep the temperature above 10 ℃ in winter, and try to move it to indoor maintenance in winter

4. Water: it needs more water. It needs to be watered once every two days in spring and summer. In autumn and winter, we need a little water.

2. Cultivation techniques

1. Pluck the heart: when its flowers are fading, it is necessary to pluck the heart for it. Basically, it can be picked as it grows, which can promote the growth of its lateral branches, and the flower type is fuller and more ornamental.

2. Pruning: at the end of its flowering period, it needs to be pruned properly. To cut off its flowers and dead leaves, which can promote its healthy growth, can also prevent diseases and insect pests.

Japanese Begonia

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Leaves falling: This is because the temperature is too high and the humidity is also very high in summer. In addition, the leaves will fall down if they are not ventilated and airtight. Put them in a cool and ventilated place to slow down.

2. Disease: it will be affected by leaf spot, and spots will appear on the leaves. After the onset of the disease not only to clear the leaves, but also with carbendazim or other drugs.

Japanese Begonia

4. Other issues

1. Whether it can be raised at home: it can be raised at home, because it likes light, so it is recommended to raise it in a place with good indoor lighting conditions, and frequent ventilation.

2. How long is the flowering period: it blooms between January and February, and the flowering period can be as long as two months

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