How to cultivate Lige Begonia flowers

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1. Lighting

2. Temperature

3. Watering

4. Fertilization

5. Pruning

6. Pests and diseases

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In addition to shading in summer, domestic Rieger crabapples can be exposed to more sun in other seasons. Ensure that the maintenance temperature is between 10-28°C, water less when the temperature is low, and water when the temperature is moderate. Observe that the soil surface turns white and becomes dry. Water thoroughly. During the growth period, apply a balanced fertilizer and water of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, switch to phosphorus and potassium fertilizer before flowering, apply thin fertilizer frequently, provide more ventilation at ordinary times, and remove old and diseased leaves in time to prevent the occurrence of diseases and insect pests.

1. Lighting

1. Lighting

Rieger Begonia prefers half shade. When maintaining indoor potted plants, in addition to proper shading in summer, you can get more sun in other seasons. However, if you want Rieger Begonia to bloom, you need to ensure that it blooms every day. The day length is less than 13 hours, after all, it is a short-day plant.

2. Temperature

Lige crabapple can grow normally in an environment of 10-28℃. In winter, when the temperature is lower than 10℃, water must be controlled appropriately, otherwise the temperature If the temperature is low and watering is heavy, Lige Begonia is prone to frostbite. In summer, when the temperature exceeds 30℃, measures such as sunshade and water spraying should be used to cool down.

3. Watering

Lieger Begonia likes moisture and fears waterlogging. During the growth period, it is necessary to wait until the soil surface turns white and becomes dry before watering it thoroughly. In winter, when the temperature is low, the soil should be kept dry. When watering, be careful to avoid watering on the flowers and leaves to prevent the plants from falling. , rotten leaves.

4. Fertilization

Lige Begonia likes to apply thin fertilizer frequently. It can be topdressed with a balanced fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium during the growth period to promote plant growth. Before flowering, switch to phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. Promote plant flowering.

5. Pruning

< p> Lige Begonia has large flowers and a long flowering period. If there are too many buds on one branch, the buds can be thinned appropriately to remove the weak ones and leave the strong ones. Once old or diseased leaves are found, they can be removed at any time to prevent the occurrence of diseases and insect pests. .

6. Diseases and Pests

Lige Begonia is particularly fond of diseases and pests. For example, if it is watered too much, Lige Begonia is prone to stem rot and root rot. Carbendazim can be used to treat it. Prevention and treatment. If ventilation is poor, Lige Begonia is prone to aphids and thrips. Imidacloprid can be used to prevent and control it, and ventilation should be provided at ordinary times.

2. Temperature

3. Watering

4. Fertilization

5. Pruning

6. Pests and diseases

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