How to grow bamboo begonia and precautions How to grow bamboo begonia

Bamboo Begonia is easy to grow. It is strong and tough, and it is easy to grow. It can survive even if you insert a branch. It prefers leaf mold or nutrient soil that matches humus. It should not be watered too much. You can wait until the pot soil is dry before watering. Its flowering period is as long as several months, which is very beautiful.

Is the variegated bamboo begonia suitable for home cultivation?

Variegated bamboo begonia is suitable for home cultivation . Paying attention to light is the key. With good and reasonable light conditions and good water and fertilizer management, you can also grow an excellent bamboo begonia indoors.

How to grow bamboo begonia

1. Watering

Bamboo Begonia is a shallow-rooted plant. Its best growth temperature is between 15 and 25 degrees. It is drought-resistant but afraid of waterlogging. Therefore, it is best to water the bamboo begonia when it is dry and wet. It is best to keep the pot soil moist . In midsummer, it is necessary to spray water on the leaves and the ground. Increasing the humidity of the air will be beneficial to its growth.

2. Fertilization

When fertilizing bamboo begonia, you should first hoe the pot soil when it is dry. Watering after fertilization can facilitate plant absorption, but avoid applying large amounts of fertilizer when the stems and leaves are not strong or when the pot is newly repotted. During the vigorous growth period, apply thin liquid fertilizer every 10 to 15 days , and stop fertilizing during the flowering period .

3. Lighting

Bamboo Begonia is sensitive to light and is suitable for growing in morning light and scattered light . Avoid strong light in summer, otherwise the leaves of the plant will turn yellow and grow slowly. It reacts very obviously to the photoperiod, and the flowering period is significantly delayed under short-day conditions.

4. Pruning

Pruning bamboo begonias is good for maintaining a good plant shape. For bamboo begonias that have grown for many years, or plants that have grown too high or have fallen leaves at the bottom of the stem, which makes the plant shape unsightly and affects the ornamental effect, pruning can be combined with spring potting to help the plant sprout new branches and bloom more bright flowers.

Precautions for the maintenance of bamboo begonia

When it comes to pest control, bamboo begonias should fully implement the principle of prevention first and comprehensive prevention . It is necessary to strengthen ventilation and light transmission, and the pot soil should not be too wet, let alone water accumulation in the pot. In addition, spray fungicides once every half a month to prevent the occurrence of diseases. If red spider mites are found, spray 1500 times dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane.