Breeding methods and precautions for Dragon Wing Begonia

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Dragon Wing Begonia grows quickly, has a long flowering period, and the flowers are brilliant and eye-catching. It is very suitable for decorating rooms and can also be used as garden plants. So how should begonias be cared for on a daily basis?

Temperature

Dragon's Wing Begonia is suitable for a relatively warm and humid climate, but it can also tolerate hot and low temperatures and has good adaptability to temperature. The most suitable temperature for the growth of Dragon's Wing Begonia is about 18-25°C ℃. If the temperature drops below zero in winter, the leaves of Dragon Wing Begonia will fall off easily, but it will continue to bloom when the temperature rises. It should be noted that if the temperature exceeds 35°C, shading must be carried out immediately, and the temperature must be reduced through water spraying, ventilation and other measures.

Watering

Dragon Wing Begonia It likes moisture. If the weather is too dry, the leaves will easily curl up, so water the leaves frequently to maintain a certain humidity. However, avoid water accumulation in the flowerpot, otherwise it will cause root rot; the soil in the pot should not be too dry. Lack of water will slow down the growth of Begonia and delay the flowering period.

Dragon's Wing Begonia grows very quickly in spring, and a large number of new branches and flowers will sprout. At this time, watering must be carried out to avoid water shortage in Dragon's Wing Begonia. As the temperature slowly drops in autumn, the amount of water must be properly controlled. In winter, the growth of Dragon Wing Begonia will slowly stop. Do not water too much at this time. Wait until the pot soil is dry before watering again.

Fertilization

Dragon Wing Begonia likes Fertilizer, you can add some superphosphate and organic fertilizer when planting. Fertilization should be timely during the period of vigorous growth. It is best to apply more nitrogen fertilizer during the seedling stage to help the growth of flower seedlings. During the flowering period, potassium-containing fertilizers should be used mainly once a week, in small amounts and multiple times, to avoid excessive fertilization that affects growth. In autumn, as the temperature drops, fertilizer should be reduced until winter.

Lighting

Dragon Wing Begonia Pair It is very adaptable to light and can grow in almost any lighting environment. However, when the sunshine in summer is too strong, appropriate shading treatment is required, and it is enough to block 30% of the sunlight. Of course, it is best not to leave flowers indoors without sunlight for a long time, especially for newly planted seedlings. Pay attention to gradually increasing the duration of sunlight.

Light has a great influence on the growth of Dragon Wing Begonia. If the sunshine time is maintained at 8-10 hours a day, Dragon Wing Begonia can bloom half a month in advance and the branches will grow horizontally; if the sunshine time is maintained for a long time , the branches will grow upright.

Pests and diseases control

Powdery mildew is a common disease of Dragon Wing Begonia, which is caused by root rot caused by poor ventilation, high temperature and humidity, and excessively moist soil. Spray once a week. Bacteriocide or carbendazim can effectively control powdery mildew. Common insect pests of this flower include aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, snails, etc., and care should be taken to prevent them.

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