Does Begonia have leaves in winter? Does it bloom in winter?

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1. Are there leaves?

2. Is it blooming?

3. Winter maintenance

As the temperature continues to drop, the leaves of Begonia will slowly fall off. Generally, all the leaves will fall off after winter. It blooms in spring and summer and generally does not bloom in winter. But some varieties also bloom in winter, such as four-season crabapples, which can bloom all year round if they are well cared for. In winter maintenance, attention should be paid to keeping out the cold, the temperature should not be lower than 5℃, and it should be exposed to more sunlight and less watering.

1. Do they have leaves?

Begonia leaves have no leaves in winter. Starting from late autumn, the temperature will drop. The low temperature will cause the chemicals in the leaves to change color, forming abscisic acid, and the leaves will Started to fall slowly. In winter, there are usually no leaves on the plants.

2. Is it blooming?

Begonia The natural flowering period is in spring and summer, but some crabapple varieties will bloom in winter, and Four Seasons Begonia is one of them. As long as the maintenance environment is suitable for it to bloom, it will bloom all year round. The flowers of Begonia are very elegant and bright. Most of the flowers bloom in April-May, but the flowering time varies in different places.

3. Winter maintenance

1 1. Cold protection: It is a plant that is afraid of cold and needs to be protected from the cold in winter. If possible, it is recommended to keep potted plants indoors. If not, you can cover them with plastic film to keep them warm. If the curing temperature is lower than 5℃, it will be frostbitten.

2. Less water: Plants will enter the dormant period in winter. Watering should be controlled at this time. Generally speaking, just keep the soil slightly dry.

3. Exposure to light: Let Begonia get more sun in winter. When the sun is not strong, it can see light all day long, which will be very beneficial for it to survive the winter. In addition, if you spend the winter indoors, you should also pay attention to increasing ventilation.

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