What to do if Staghorn Begonia grows too tall

The Staghorn Begonia has grown too tall

Many succulent lovers bought Staghorn Begonia, thinking of its cute appearance, but they never expected that it would turn into a dog and become unrecognizable. The picture below shows a leggy Staghorn Begonia. It is a long-leaf variety. Isn’t it more terrifying if it grows leggy?

Causes of the Lean Growth of Staghorn Begonia

Too dark

The Staghorn Begonia likes an environment with plenty of sunlight. Basically, place it on a bright balcony and remember to water it in time. The Staghorn Begonia will grow well. However, if the Staghorn Begonia is placed in a shaded environment, due to the lack of sunlight, the neck of the deer will unconsciously stretch out and become unrecognizable.

Overwatering

Most succulents are drought-resistant and afraid of waterlogging. If they are watered too much, the roots will quickly transport water to the leaves, causing the leaves to continue to grow.

What should I do if the Staghorn Begonia grows too tall?

Cutting and grafting

The Staghorn Begonia has grown too tall and there is no way to change it back, but you can turn one pot into two pots. During the growing season of Staghorn Begonia (spring and autumn), cut off the top of the Staghorn Begonia, wait for the wound to dry, and then carry out cuttings. (For the specific steps of beheading and cutting, please read ☞ Beheading and cutting method of Staghorn Begonia )

Strengthen maintenance

Pay attention to maintenance at ordinary times, ensure sufficient sunlight and water in time. In spring, autumn and winter, give the Staghorn Begonia sufficient light. If light conditions are limited, you can control watering appropriately. If you water too much, expose it to the sun in time and loosen the soil more often. The re-grafted deer plant will take root quickly.