Does Rieger Begonia bloom all year round? (Why is it difficult to grow Rieger Begonia at home?)

Does Rieger Begonia bloom all year round?

Begonia only blooms once a year , and its flowering period lasts from April to December every year, but its peak flowering period has two stages, from April to June and from September to December.

Therefore , the flowering period of Begonia is relatively long. It can bloom continuously all year round . A single flower can bloom for more than 60 days. With proper maintenance, the flowering period of the whole plant can last about 5 months.

How to grow Rieger Begonia at home so that it will bloom continuously

Some netizens say that it is difficult to grow Regis Begonia at home. In fact, as long as you master its habits, Regis Begonia is very easy to grow.

Generally speaking, Reiger Begonia likes to grow in warm and humid places, and has very high requirements for temperature and water. Moreover, Reiger Begonia is afraid of both drought and waterlogging, as well as cold and heat. Let's take a closer look.

1. Suitable temperature

The most suitable growth temperature for Begonia is between 18-22 degrees. The wintering temperature cannot be lower than 15 degrees. The most suitable temperature for flowering is about 20 degrees.

If you want the Begonia to bloom all year round, first of all, the temperature must be sufficient. In the hot summer weather, you can provide appropriate shade to cool it down, and bring it indoors in time to keep it warm in the winter.

2. Soil requirements

Only suitable soil can allow the roots of Begonia to grow well, and only a good root system can absorb enough nutrients to supply it with flowering.

The soil for growing Reie Begonia requires loose, breathable, and slightly acidic soil with good drainage. Leaf mold can be used as the main soil, and mixed with a certain proportion of garden soil and decomposed organic fertilizer.

3. Lighting requirements

Begonia grows better and blooms more in an environment with sufficient light. It cannot be kept in a room with too dark light. However, Begonia is not sun-resistant, so it needs to be properly shaded when the light is too strong in summer.

At the same time, you should spray water frequently in summer to cool it down. In winter, you can put it in a sunny place and get more sun.

4. Water and fertilizer should be sufficient

Begonia blooms all year round, and its demand for water and nutrients is very high, so it is important to ensure that there is enough water and fertilizer. Generally, watering should follow the principle of watering when the soil is dry and watering thoroughly when the soil is dry.

If you want to fertilize, you can apply light fertilizer water every 5-7 days, or fertilize at the same time as watering, and fertilize once every watering. When there are flower buds, you can use some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote flowering.

5. Pruning should be timely

Begonias should be pruned frequently to avoid excessive branches, wasting nutrients and affecting flowering. After each flowering, the withered flowers should be cut off in time, and some weak branches, diseased branches, and some yellow leaves should be removed in time.