Cultivation methods and precautions of bamboo begonia

Farming methods

Light and temperature

Bamboo Begonia prefers a semi-shady growing environment and requires a mild climate. It is best to have sufficient diffuse light, but be careful not to have too strong light, otherwise it will cause the leaf tips to dry and turn yellow. In spring, autumn and winter, it can be given sufficient light, and in the summer when the sun is strong, it can be placed in a cool and ventilated place with bright scattered light. Be careful not to shade it too much, which will affect the growth of the plant. The best growth temperature is between 15℃ and 25℃.

It is not cold-resistant and the temperature in winter should be kept above 10℃. >

Watering and fertilizing

Bamboo Begonia likes a humid environment and can tolerate drought, but is afraid of waterlogging. Water it when the soil is dry and keep it moist. Be careful not to have water accumulation in the pot. When the weather is hot, water more often and spray water to increase air humidity and reduce temperatures. When applying fertilizer, be careful not to apply too much fertilizer. During the peak growth period, it is sufficient to apply a thin liquid fertilizer once every half a month. During the bud-forming period, some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be applied to make the flowers bloom beautifully. During the flowering period, it is necessary to reduce and stop fertilizing. In winter, when the growth slows down, fertilization should also be stopped.

Reproduction

The main methods of reproduction of bamboo begonia are sowing and cuttings. Seed propagation can be done in spring or autumn, and cuttings propagation can be done by leaf cuttings, stem cuttings or rhizome cuttings.

Precautions

prune

During the cultivation process, bamboo begonias need to be pruned in order to maintain a good shape and ensure the ornamental effect. Pruning can be combined with repotting, which is conducive to the sprouting of new branches and more flowering.

Pests and diseases

Common diseases of bamboo begonia include leaf spot, gray mold, root rot and wilt, which need to be treated according to the specific symptoms. The pests are mainly scale insects, which can be captured manually or killed by spraying pesticides.