Begonia has a long history of cultivation in China, which has been recorded as early as the pre Qin period. The flowers usually grow 5-8 in one branch and gather in umbrella shape. The petals are oval, white with powder. The cultivated varieties have double petals, but the wild varieties are mostly single petals.
Begonia flowers are distributed all over China. It has very strong cold resistance and can grow well in the environment of - 15 ℃. At the same time, it can also adapt to dry soil and lack of water. The most important thing in daily maintenance is to give it enough light. The environment of Taiyin will lead to its hypoplasia.
In addition to good ornamental value, Begonia flower can also be eaten. The fruit is actually called Begonia fruit. Its appearance and taste are similar to those of hawthorn, and it also has certain nutritional value. In addition, although flowers do not think of, but can absorb sulfur dioxide and smoke, put indoors can also prevent radiation, to our health.
Begonia flower is the city flower of Leshan City, which has been known as the country of Begonia fragrance since ancient times. What's more, the aroma of Begonia everywhere is very light, but the aroma of Leshan Begonia is so fragrant that it's called the combination of color.
