How to Make Reiger Begonias Bloom for Christmas

Natural flowering period

They can bloom twice a year, the first time in late spring and early summer, and the second time in late autumn and early winter. When it blooms, the colors are very rich and the leaves are very green, which makes the flowers look particularly beautiful. The shape of each plant is quite attractive, making it a good choice for beautifying the interior in winter. As long as they are well maintained after the first flowering, it is not difficult to make them bloom as scheduled for the second time.

Christmas Flowering Tips: Temperature and Watering

There are irregular bulbs underground of Begonia, and some fibrous roots underneath. The buds appear in winter basically in November every year. If it is properly maintained during this period, it will go into dormancy when the weather gets hot in June. After the beginning of autumn, it will be time for the next maintenance cycle. The most suitable temperature for them is 18-22℃. Even in winter, the lowest temperature cannot be lower than 15℃.

However, friends who have air conditioning or heating conditions don’t have to worry. However, the air tends to be dry in winter, so it is necessary to add some humidity to the air around them in time. In winter, you should water the plants on sunny days or at noon. At this time, the air temperature and the water temperature are similar, which will not make the plants uncomfortable.

Christmas Blossom Tips: Lighting

In places slightly further south, the light and temperature are just right, but their growth is easily inhibited, so certain shading measures need to be taken at this time. After October, the light intensity can be increased appropriately, and in mid-November, short-day treatment can be implemented. If you live in a more northern area, you only need to shade the plant for two weeks after potting it. After it grows normally, you can give it normal light.