Cultivation methods and precautions of bamboo begonia

The scientific name of the bamboo begonia is Zhujie Begonia, which is a perennial herb in the Begoniaceae family. It has beautiful flower shapes and bright colors, and looks beautiful with its soft leaves. Below I will introduce to you the cultivation methods and precautions of bamboo begonia.

1. Soil requirements

The best choices for potted bamboo begonias are compost soil, leaf mold and charcoal soil. Alkaline or heavy clay soil that easily becomes compacted is not conducive to the growth of new roots when used for potted plants, and will cause the stems and leaves to be short and dull in color, and may easily cause chlorosis. It grows best in neutral soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

2. Lighting requirements

Bamboo Begonia is suitable for growing in a semi-shady environment, especially in an environment with sufficient scattered light. It is very sensitive to strong light, and its leaves are easily burned under strong sunlight. Therefore, it needs shade in the summer or when the sunlight is strong. It is best to keep it in an environment with sufficient morning light or scattered light.

3. Suitable for watering

Bamboo Begonia likes to grow in a humid environment. High air humidity is conducive to its growth. Insufficient water will cause its stems and leaves to fall over, which will seriously affect its growth. Daily maintenance should be done by watering in time. Do not wait until the soil in the pot is completely dry before watering. Keep the soil sufficiently moist. At the same time, avoid water accumulation in the pot, so the pot soil needs to have good drainage capabilities.

4. Pay attention to topdressing

The growth of bamboo begonia requires a lot of nutrients, which need to be obtained from the soil on the one hand, and artificially supplemented on the other hand. Before flowering, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers need to be applied to promote flower bud differentiation and make the flowers more beautiful. For daily maintenance, compound fertilizers or organic liquid fertilizers can be used. Fertilize according to the principle of thin fertilizers and frequent applications. Do not over-fertilize, otherwise fertilizer damage will cause the plant to wither.

5. Pruning matters

During the growth process of bamboo begonia, timely pruning is also very important, which is conducive to maintaining a good plant shape. When the plant is too tall or the leaves fall off, you can prune it in conjunction with repotting in spring, cutting off all the parts that cause the plant to have an unsightly shape. This will help the plant sprout new branches and produce more brightly colored flowers.

6. Pay attention to the temperature

In a warm environment, the bamboo begonia grows faster and tends to have lush branches and leaves and bright flowers. The more suitable temperature is 19~24℃, and the wintering temperature should not be lower than 10℃, otherwise its leaves will easily be frostbitten. However, even if its leaves are frozen, its rhizomes can still grow new leaves next year. The rhizome has good cold resistance.

7. Pay attention to pests and diseases

Excessively high temperatures and humid weather in summer can make Begonia susceptible to diseases and insect pests. Pest and disease control requires enhanced ventilation and light transmission. At the same time, do not allow a large amount of water to accumulate in the pot, and spray fungicides once every 15 days. When red spider mites are found on the bamboo begonia, you can spray 1500 times diluted trichloronate. If a small amount of scale insects are found, you can brush them off manually.

That’s it