How to grow golden staghorn begonia

People who often grow succulents are very familiar with the succulent golden Staghorn Begonia. It is native to South Africa and is also known as lavender daisy. Half or even the entire leaf of the golden Staghorn Begonia is golden yellow, which is very gorgeous and beautiful. It is because of this color that the merchants selling it gave it this name. Its plant height is generally around 25-35 cm, and the leaves are 2.5-3.5 cm long with very fine and short hairs. When it blooms, the petals are white and the stamens are yellow. The flowering period is generally in winter.

Cultivation of golden staghorn begonia

To grow the golden Staghorn Begonia succulent in good condition, you need to pay attention to many aspects. First of all, you should know that its leaf cuttings have a low survival rate and the leaves are very easy to dissolve in water. To be on the safe side, it is faster and safer to propagate by branch cuttings. Secondly, the potting soil should have good drainage and strong air permeability. You can use a mixture of peat, coconut coir, etc. Also pay attention to reasonable watering. If you water too frequently, it will cause root rot. If you water too little, the leaves of the golden Staghorn Begonia will easily become wrinkled.

Precautions for the maintenance of golden staghorn begonia

The golden Staghorn Begonia prefers a warm, dry, sunny environment, but not high temperature exposure. In summer, a semi-shaded environment needs to be created for it. In winter, the temperature should not be lower than 15°C. Pay attention to turning the soil and repotting the golden Staghorn Begonia every spring, and re-prune it depending on its growth, and cut off branches that affect the overall appearance.