How often should I water the bamboo begonia?

How often should I water the bamboo begonia?

Bamboo Begonia generally requires more water. In spring and summer, it should be watered every two days. In autumn and winter, it generally only needs a small amount of water.

If you water too much in winter, the water will generally not evaporate in time, thus causing frostbite to the plant. Therefore, it is best to water less in autumn and winter. In addition, you can use magnetized water or tap water when watering.

Watering method of bamboo begonia

1. Observe the potting soil: When watering the bamboo begonia, it is better to keep it dry than wet, so if the potting soil is relatively dry, there is no need to water it.

2. Watering according to the environment: The place where you maintain the bamboo begonia should be well ventilated, and it is best to have 5 hours of weak light in the morning or evening every day, but it should not be exposed to strong light at noon, so you can water it more often.

Precautions for watering bamboo begonia

1. Do not water too much: During the peak growth period of the bamboo begonia, the soil in the pot should be kept moist but not too wet, and it is even more forbidden to have a large amount of water in the pot.

2. Watering in summer: Spray the leaves of the bamboo begonia and the ground around the flowerpot 2 to 3 times a day. This can increase the air humidity in a small area around the flowerpot and also lower the temperature.

What to do if you overwater the bamboo begonia

Overwatering the bamboo begonia is likely to cause its leaves to fall off, so you need to reduce watering and ventilate it more to evaporate the excess water as soon as possible.