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How to cut Begonia in four seasons

Gustavo Fring
2020-08-18 09:03:25
Time: cutting can be carried out in all seasons of the year. It is most suitable when the temperature rises to more than 20 ℃ from April to May. Matrix: river sand as matrix. Selection of cuttings: robust, non bud branches, about 5-6cm long, with at least two buds on each cuttings. When cutting, use chopsticks to cut holes in the basin sand. The best thickness of chopsticks is the same as that of cuttings. The cutting depth is about 1 / 3 of the length of cuttings.

Time

Begonia can be cutted all year round. If the temperature rises to over 20 ℃ from April to may, it is most suitable for family cultivation. At this time, the air humidity is high and the temperature is high. It's convenient to manage. It's also conducive to the rooting of Begonia. Generally, after half a month, it can take root one after another, and it's already grown and blossomed in autumn.

Matrix

The best choice of sand as a substrate, wash it in the sun dry, so that it can be disinfected, but also conducive to help cut healing, promote rooting

Begonia semperflorens pictures

Insert selection

The best choice is to grow robust, disease and insect free bud free branches, about 5-6cm long, each cutting must take at least two buds, cut into a flat top shape above, cut into a horseshoe shape below, which is conducive to rooting.

Cutting method

When cutting, first use bamboo chopsticks to cut holes in the basin sand. It's better to use bamboo chopsticks with the same thickness as the cuttings. Then, insert the cuttings of Begonia at a depth of about 1 /3 of the length of the cuttings, with a row spacing of about 3cm. Then use your hands to press slightly at the base, so that the base and basin sand can be in good contact.

Illustration of Begonia semperflorens cuttings

Management

No water is needed within two days after cutting. Spray water on the 5th day. The water temperature should be similar to that of sand. When water is poured to the bottom of the basin, water will flow out. Then place it in a cool place without watering. About 10 days, when the root system grows 3-4cm, you can put the basin under the sun. Watering depends on the weather, and you can put the basin in a week

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