How to care for the newly bought bamboo begonia

1. How to deal with the newly bought bamboo begonia

The newly bought bamboo begonia should be placed in a well-ventilated place with scattered light to adapt to the new environment. After 3 days, gradually increase the light. Usually, lighten the soil in the pot and water it thoroughly. Ventilate the plant frequently to avoid flower drop and prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests.

2. How to care for the newly bought bamboo begonia

1. Light: In spring, autumn and winter, you need to give sufficient light to the bamboo begonia at home. However, appropriate shade is needed in the summer. Too much light will cause the leaves of the plant to turn yellow, hindering the normal growth of the bamboo begonia.

2. Temperature: Bamboo Begonia is relatively cold-resistant and can grow normally if the temperature is kept above 15℃ in winter. If the temperature drops to around 5℃, as long as we control water appropriately and keep the soil dry, the plants can safely overwinter.

3. Watering: During the peak growth season of the plant, you should adhere to the principle of "watering when the soil is dry and watering when the soil is wet". You can weigh the soil in the pot at ordinary times. If it feels noticeably lighter, water it thoroughly. In winter, when the temperature is low, water less and water only when the temperature is high at noon.

4. Fertilization: If you want to fertilize bamboo begonia, you should do it during the plant's growth period. Usually, water the plant with balanced nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer once every half a month. Use phosphorus and potassium fertilizer before flowering, stop fertilizing after flowering, and do not fertilize during high temperatures in summer and low temperatures in winter.

5. Pests and diseases: The main disease that harms bamboo begonia is leaf spot disease. It can be prevented by frequent ventilation and regular spraying of carbendazim. In addition, bamboo begonias are also prone to attracting red spider mites, which can be controlled with dacarbazine and acaridine.