Weeping begonia cultivation methods and precautions

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How to grow weeping begonia

Precautions for cultivating weeping begonia

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When raising weeping begonias, it is recommended to use a culture soil mixed with four parts leaf mold soil, four parts garden soil, one part river sand and one part base fertilizer. In normal times, it should be placed in an environment with sufficient lighting and a temperature between 15-28°C. During the growing season, it is necessary to replenish water and fertilizer in a timely manner to help it grow.

How to grow weeping begonia

Cultivation methods of weeping begonia

Pot soil selection

When potting weeping begonia, you can choose to use 4 parts of garden soil and river soil. The culture soil is prepared by mixing 1 part of sand, 4 parts of humus soil and 1 part of organic fertilizer. You can choose a more primitive flowerpot to create a beautiful weeping begonia bonsai.

Light and temperature

Weeping crabapple is more suitable for growth in a warm and sunny environment. The suitable temperature for growth is between 15℃~28℃. It can tolerate low temperatures of -5°C in winter, so instead of placing weeping crabapples indoors for heat preservation, you can bury the flower pots in the soil. When the temperature is high in summer and the sun is strong, it is necessary to provide appropriate shade and spray water to cool down.

Water and fertilizer management

Weeping crabapples should have sufficient water during the growing season, but do not accumulate water in the pot. You can water more in spring and summer. In summer, you can also water once every morning and evening when the temperature is high. In rainy seasons, be careful not to accumulate water in the pot and drain it promptly to prevent root rot. Reduce watering in autumn. During the growing season, weeping begonias should be fertilized with thin fertilizer once a month. Before blooming, some phosphorus fertilizer should be applied to promote flowering. Fertilization should be stopped after the leaves fall in autumn.

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Pruning

Pruning the branches of weeping crabapple can promote branching, control plant shape and make it bloom more. It is better to prune after flowering or during the dormant period.

Repotting

Weeping crabapples can be repotted, repotted, and pruned in early spring or late autumn. Some base fertilizer should be applied when repotting.

Pests and diseases

Common pests of weeping crabapples include horny wax scales, apple aphids, beetles and red spider mites, and the main diseases are rust.

Precautions for cultivating weeping begonia

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