How to pinch the tip of Rieger Begonia

one. Reasons for topping:

This plant itself has poor branching ability, so it is necessary to remove the extra hearts to promote the growth of base branches. The general requirement is to start topping the seedlings two weeks after planting them in the pots. In order to allow side branches to grow and sprout, and to better shape the shape of the plant, the potted Begonia should be topped during its growing season, so that the flowers will be more beautiful and full when they bloom. The excess and useless flowers can be properly pruned off to maintain nutrients.

two. How to operate:

1. When the seedlings of this plant grow to the height you expect, you can pinch off its top with your fingers. This will be beneficial to the growth of new branches on the sides. Or you can wait until the seedlings grow to about ten centimeters high, and then pick off the top one-third or one-half, or you can pick it off 0.5 centimeters above the axillary buds.

2. After the seedlings with more flowers are picked off at the top of the main branch, the top advantage of the plant will be distributed to the small buds below the pinched off place. Three to four branches will grow below the pinched off place, and they will be used to replace the growth of the middle main trunk. After the first removal of the excess flower core, after a period of time, the new branches growing on the side will grow well. At this time, it is necessary to remove the core for the second time, that is, to remove the top of the new branches growing on the side again, so that more new branches can grow.

three. Points to note:

1. New branches usually sprout after the weather starts to turn cool in autumn, so when pinching the top, you should water it with plenty of water to replenish its moisture, so that it can grow better.

2. Provide sufficient light to the pinched Begonia to meet its growth needs.

3. And the temperature of its growing environment cannot be lower than 10°C, otherwise it will hinder its growth.