How to propagate Staghorn Begonia

How to breed

Suitable cutting medium

The propagation of Staghorn Begonia is mainly based on cuttings. The cutting medium needs to have good performance. It not only needs to have good drainage and air permeability, but also has good water and air retention functions. For example, perlite, peat ash, vermiculite, ash slag, etc. can be used in combination with each other. But it must be disinfected before use. At the same time, an appropriate amount of planting material rich in corrosive nutrients needs to be laid under the substrate. It is best to use larger-particle planting material to lay a drainage layer at the bottom of the substrate.

Maintain air humidity

After cuttings, be sure to avoid a sudden drop in relative air humidity. It is best to keep it above 70%. Especially before rooting, it is recommended to keep the relative air humidity at 90%.

Proper lighting

After the Staghorn Begonia is grafted, the light should not be too much or too little, otherwise it will affect the growth of adventitious roots and insufficient supply of nutrients. It is best to place it in a cool place with diffuse light. Avoid direct sunlight and also avoid complete darkness.

Suitable temperature

The most suitable temperature for cuttings of Staghorn Begonia is between 20 and 35 degrees, during which the damage caused by rot fungi can be reduced. Moreover, temperature changes between morning and evening make rooting easier than when the temperature is constant.

Maintenance management

To summarize the above, the protection details of Staghorn Begonia after cuttings are to choose suitable temperature and substrate, maintain high relative air humidity, and avoid direct sunlight. Once mycelium is found in the substrate, it should be sprayed with fungicides in time. Everyone should remember, don't move or touch it casually because of impatience.