Cultivation methods and precautions of bulbous begonia

The bulbous begonia is an easy-to-grow variety of begonia. There is a folk saying that when the bulbous begonia is buried in the soil, roots will sprout and new leaves will grow. The main planting season of this plant is in the second half of the year, which is basically after summer. However, you can actually grow bulbous begonias in the summer, but you need to pay attention to the temperature.

How to grow Begonia bulbifera

1. Lighting

Begonia is a plant that likes light very much. As long as it is not between 11 am and 3 pm, the plant can receive full sunlight. If you want to save trouble, you can make a shade net so that you don’t have to move it at noon and can just leave it there.

2. Watering

Begonia bulbosa is a flower plant that likes a moist growing environment, but its bulbous roots are also afraid of waterlogging, so be sure to take timely drainage measures after watering.

3. Temperature

Bulbous begonia likes a warm growing environment very much, so it is best to control the temperature between 15-21 degrees Celsius. If it is winter, you must pay attention to frost protection, otherwise the plant will suffer from frost damage.

4. Potting soil

When choosing potting soil for potted plants, you should use loose, breathable and well-drained soil, such as peat soil, fine coconut bran, coarse coconut bran blocks, etc. You can also sprinkle some slow-release fertilizer in the potting soil.

Precautions for caring for bulbous begonia

1. Control fertilizer

When growing bulbous begonias, you only need to sprinkle some slow-release fertilizer in spring and autumn. If the temperature is around 15 to 25 degrees, you need to add water-soluble fertilizer every 10 days or so.

2. Pay attention to ventilation

If the ventilation of the environment in which it grows is not good, the moisture cannot evaporate in time and it is easy to be infected by bacteria. It is best to place it in a vent or keep the surrounding air circulating.