Silver Star Begonia Planting Methods and Precautions

The Silver Star Begonia is a beautiful ornamental plant. Its flowers are pink and have a long flowering period. There are many white dots on the emerald green leaves, like stars in the night sky. The back of the leaves is red, and the leaves alone are very beautiful. Let’s talk about the planting methods and precautions of the Silver Star Begonia.

1. Environment

Silver Star Begonia likes a warm, humid and well-ventilated environment. The suitable growth temperature is between 18-25℃. It is not resistant to cold and dryness. When breeding, you should choose a place with good ventilation and sufficient scattered sunlight. It should not be exposed directly to strong sunlight. If placed indoors, windows should be opened frequently for ventilation.

2. Soil

The soil for the silver star begonia requires fertile, loose, well-drained acidic or neutral soil, which can be made by mixing leaf mold, river sand and vermiculite. The plant should be repotted once every spring and autumn. When repotting, old roots and diseased and insect-infested parts should be cut off to retain healthy roots, stems and leaves.

3. Watering

Water the Silver Star Begonia moderately, not too much or too little. Generally, water once a day in spring and summer, and every two or three days in autumn and winter, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged. When watering, use rainwater or tap water that has been dried in the sun, and avoid using very cold tap water directly.

4. Fertilization

Fertilization of Silver Star Begonia should be timely, not excessive or too frequent. Generally, a thin layer of fertilizer is applied every ten days during the growing season. You can use compound fertilizer or organic fertilizer . During the flowering period, the application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be increased to promote bright flower colors. Stop fertilizing during the dormant period to avoid excess nutrition.

5. Pruning

The pruning of Silver Star Begonia should be appropriate, not excessive or neglected. Pruning is generally done in spring and autumn to remove withered, diseased and overcrowded branches and leaves to keep the plants ventilated, light-permeable and beautiful. After pruning, the wound should be treated promptly to prevent infection and rot.

6. Reproduction

Silver Star Begonia can be propagated by division and cuttings. To divide, remove the plant, separate the roots, and plant each division in a separate pot. When propagating by cuttings, select healthy inflorescences and petioles, cut them off and insert them into moist sandy soil, keeping them moist.

That’s it