Cultivation methods and precautions of weeping begonia

1. Maintenance methods

1. Soil: The weeping begonia can grow well in slightly acidic and slightly alkaline soils, and its requirements are not very high. It grows better in deep soil. When planting, it is best to choose fertile and well-drained clay for better growth.

2. Light: It likes a growing environment with plenty of sunlight. Sufficient sunlight can make its flowers more colorful. If there is insufficient light for a long time, the branches will become short and weak.

3. Temperature: An environment of 15-28℃ is most suitable for its growth. When it is hot in summer, it needs to be shaded and some water should be sprayed around the plant. In winter, you can grow it indoors, or just bury the pot in the soil.

4. Watering: It likes a humid growing environment. During the growing period, you can water it more often without causing water accumulation. Attention should be paid to drainage during the rainy season to avoid water accumulation and root rot.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Pruning: Pruning during the flowering period is mainly based on shape. In the later period, more attention should be paid to whether there are dead branches and diseased branches. Once discovered, they should be pruned in time to avoid harming other branches and improve the permeability of the plant.

2. Reproduction: The simplest method is layering propagation, which is best done during the dog days of summer every year. Choose 1-2 small strips of paper, twist them and bury them in the soil. Most of the upper ends of the branches should be on the ground, and you can transplant them into other pots the next year.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Pests: The most annoying one is the red spider. It reproduces very quickly and causes great harm, so measures should be taken as soon as possible. Use a 300-fold diluted solution of a wettable powder made of 6% dicofol and 6% dicofol to spray.

2. Yellow leaves: The main reason for yellow leaves is lack of water or excessive fertilizer causing root burn. When symptoms appear, take remedial measures in time and make adjustments as soon as possible according to your own situation.

IV. Other issues

1. Toxicity: The weeping begonia is not toxic at all and has no effect on the human body. Not only that, it also has high medicinal value, so flower lovers can cultivate it with confidence.

2. Can it be kept indoors: If the indoor lighting conditions are good, there is no problem in keeping it indoors, but it is best not to keep it in the bedroom because it will absorb oxygen at night.