How to care for bamboo begonia to grow well and bloom more

Growing conditions of bamboo begonia

The roots of Bamboo Begonia are shallow, and it is suitable for planting in loose and fertile sandy loam. The suitable growth temperature is between 15 and 25 degrees. It likes a warm, humid semi-shady environment. It has poor cold resistance, is not resistant to strong sunlight, and avoids heat and waterlogging.

How to grow bamboo begonia

If you want the bamboo begonia to grow vigorously and bloom more flowers, it is best to choose compost soil, leaf mold and charcoal soil for potted bamboo begonias. Do not use alkaline or heavy soil that is easy to become compacted, as it is not conducive to the growth of new roots and can easily cause chlorosis. The pH value should be between 6.5-7.5.

Watering Begonia

The principle of watering bamboo begonia is to water it when the soil is dry. As long as the soil in the pot is kept moist, in the midsummer season, the water evaporates rapidly. You can sprinkle water around the plant to increase the humidity of the air, which is beneficial to the growth of bamboo begonia.

Fertilization of Begonia

Fertilization of bamboo begonia is generally carried out when the soil in the pot is dry. Watering is needed after fertilization, which is conducive to the roots to better absorb nutrients. In addition, during the peak growth period of bamboo begonia, it is sufficient to apply thin liquid fertilizer every 10 to 15 days.

Pest and disease control of Begonia japonica

In the hot and humid environment of summer, bamboo begonias are prone to breed more bacteria and diseases and insect pests. Therefore, ventilation needs to be strengthened during maintenance, and a large amount of water should not be allowed to accumulate in the pot. Fungicides should be sprayed once every half a month. If red spider mites are found, trichloronate can be sprayed. If a small amount of scale insects are found, they can be brushed off manually.

How to grow bamboo begonia at home

Bamboo Begonia likes a warm, humid, semi-shady environment. It is not cold-resistant, is sensitive to light, and is afraid of strong light. In summer, it should be placed in a place with sufficient scattered light and shaded. In winter, it needs to be kept warm. As for the culture soil, loose and fertile sandy loam is best.

Precautions for the maintenance of bamboo begonia

Although the bamboo begonia does not require much light, it cannot be placed in a dark place for a long time, otherwise insufficient light will cause yellow leaves, affecting the flowering and growth of the bamboo begonia, and even the death of the plant in severe cases. In addition, the bamboo begonia should not be exposed to direct sunlight and should be shaded in summer. Otherwise, if it is directly exposed to strong light, the leaves will easily be burned, resulting in symptoms of yellowing leaves of the bamboo begonia.