How to fertilize Staghorn Begonia

1. How to fertilize Staghorn Begonia:

The flowering period of Staghorn Begonia is winter every year, so you must be especially careful in caring for it after the flowers fade. In order to meet the nutrients necessary for plant growth, you can fertilize it in early spring every year when all things come back to life. Fertilization should not be too frequent, and the amount of fertilizer applied each time is also very important. Generally, the frequency of fertilizing for Staghorn Begonia is once every half a month in spring, and nitrogen fertilizer is mainly applied at this time. In late autumn when winter is approaching, in order to improve the drought resistance of Staghorn Begonia and prolong its flowering period, the nutrients used for fertilization around October each year should be mainly potassium and phosphorus fertilizers. No fertilizer is applied in summer or winter.

Correct fertilization has a good promoting effect on the growth of plants, and a suitable environment is the basic requirement for plant growth.

2. Precautions for sunlight exposure when cultivating Staghorn Begonia:

Like most succulents, Staghorn Begonia loves the sun. In midsummer or when the temperature is high, be sure to provide shade. Remember to wait until the sunlight is not so hot before moving the Staghorn Begonia to an environment with sufficient light. In winter, we must not only ensure good indoor lighting, but also stay away from air conditioners or heaters if they are turned on to avoid unnecessary damage caused by high temperatures.

3. What climatic conditions are suitable for the growth of Staghorn Begonia?

Staghorn begonias are particularly not cold-resistant, so be sure to place them in a warm place when growing them. However, the temperature cannot be too high. Scientific research shows that this plant grows and looks best at 18 degrees Celsius to 24 degrees Celsius, so it is advisable to control the temperature within this range in daily cultivation. It is special to note that it must not be placed below 5 degrees Celsius. Similarly, when the temperature is too high in summer, the Staghorn Begonia will enter dormancy, which is not conducive to its growth.