Breeding methods and precautions for begonias with begonia leaves

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

Soil: Use soil with good drainage and rich humus for cultivation. You can mix leaf humus soil, coarse sand or perlite. Lighting: The lighting conditions it needs are weak light. It should be prohibited from being exposed to strong light and should be kept in a cool place in summer. Temperature: The temperature should be controlled at around 22~25℃ and should not exceed 32℃. Moisture: Keep the soil moist during the curing period, and spray water appropriately.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Soil: Begonia prefers soil with good drainage and rich in humus. When mixing the soil, you can mix leaf humus soil, coarse sand or perlite, and also add some decomposed livestock manure.

2. Light: It does not have high requirements for light. , it can grow in a low-light environment. It should be protected from direct sunlight, so it should be placed in a cool place in summer.

3. Temperature: It grows best at a temperature of 22 to 25°C. It is not resistant to high temperatures. If the temperature reaches 32°C, it must be cooled down. During the winter, the temperature should be kept above 10°C.

4. Moisture: It likes to grow in a humid environment , keep the soil moist. The amount of watering should be moderate, not too much, otherwise it will rot and die. You can spray more water at ordinary times to prevent dust from sticking to it.

2. Breeding skills

1. Propagation: Most of them are propagated by division method, which can be carried out in spring. Cut off the rhizomes with young buds and plant them in the soil. Do not water them too much and place them in a cool and ventilated place. They will take root in about two weeks.

2. Pruning: It can be pruned in spring. It needs to cut off its withered branches and leaves, and diseased branches and leaves should also be pruned at the same time.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 , Anthracnose: There will be brown spots on its rhizomes, and the roots will rot over time. Therefore, timely excision should be carried out after discovery, and thiophanate should be used in time for prevention and treatment.

2. Yellowing of leaves: If it is caused by insufficient light, it is necessary to increase the light. If it is caused by not applying fertilizer, you need to fertilize it regularly.

IV. Other questions

1 . How long is the flowering period: Its flowering period is as long as 2 months, and the flowering time is probably between April and June.

2. Whether it can be raised at home: Toad-leaf begonia can be raised at home. The leaves have beautiful colors and the flowers are highly ornamental, so it can be raised at home.

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