How to water Begonia

Watering tips for crabapple

Begonia is a plant of the genus Apple in the Rosaceae family. Generally speaking, it can be watered in the sun around noon in winter, and it is best to water it in the morning or evening in summer. At this time, the temperature difference between the potting soil and the air temperature is smaller, which is beneficial to the growth of the plant.

How to judge whether to water the crabapple

Generally speaking, when you find that the soil of the crabapple flower shows signs of turning white, it means that the soil in the pot is relatively dry and you should water it in time.

How often should I water the crabapple?

How often to water the crabapple needs to be adjusted according to the season. In spring and autumn, the soil in the crabapple pot must be kept moist and watered every 1-2 days. In summer, the plant grows slowly and only needs to be watered every 3-5 days. Watering should also be done frequently. In winter, the amount of water should be reduced and it is better to keep the soil in the pot slightly dry.

Should the crabapple be watered thoroughly?

When watering crabapples, you need to water them thoroughly. You need to see water flowing out from the bottom of the pot to consider them thoroughly watered. Do not just water them halfway, as this is not conducive to the growth of the plants.

How to water Begonia

The climate is dry in spring, and the crabapple flowers lose water quickly. Try to water them a little more. In summer, the temperature is hot and the growth of the crabapple flowers will slow down, and their absorption of water will also decrease, so you need to reduce watering. In autumn, just follow the spring watering method, and in winter, basically no watering is needed.

What water should be used to water crabapple flowers

It is better to water the crabapple with rainwater, river water or water from the fish tank, or tap water that has been stored for more than a day. The water quality can be alkaline, but it should be weak alkaline.

Watering amount for crabapple

There is no fixed amount of watering for crabapples. When watering, you should pay attention to the principle of watering thoroughly when the soil is dry. Remember to keep the soil half wet and half dry. Make sure you see water flowing out from the bottom of the pot before stopping watering.

Begonia watering precautions

1. If you use tap water to water the crabapple flowers, it is not allowed to be watered directly because it contains high chlorine. It should be exposed to the sun for a period of time before use. This way, watering with tap water will not harm the plants.

2. Do not water the crabapple immediately after repotting. Its root system is in the recovery stage after repotting. If you water it immediately after repotting, the roots will easily rot. Wait for 2 or 3 hours for the root wounds to dry out, then you can water it.