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Begonia: Growing and Care
12.09.2023 13:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:23
Ever-blooming begonia is a very fast growing plant. Therefore, it is easy to grow from seeds and subsequently cultivate indoors as a perennial crop.
How to grow begonia at home
A mixture of sand, leaf soil, peat and humus in proportions 1:2:2:1 is excellent for begonias. Begonia prefers bright places without direct sunlight. Use wet expanded clay to maintain high air humidity.
Begonia should grow in a moderately lit place.
Plants from the flowering group grow better under diffused rays of light; decorative deciduous varieties prefer partial shade.
The optimal place for pots with begonias is window sills on the western or eastern side.
Begonia loves moisture, like most tropical plants.
Begonia is a moisture-loving plant; it loves generous watering, but does not tolerate stagnant water.
Watering should be frequent, abundant and regular.
In winter, reduce, but do not allow the soil to dry out.
Before moistening, you need to make sure the top layer of the substrate is dry.
How to fertilize begonia at home
When it comes to feeding, bulbous begonia prefers properly diluted fertilizer or fertilizer mixed with a small amount of compost and peat.
After the flowering stage, it is necessary to feed the plant regularly, but not too often.
It is recommended to add liquid fertilizer about once a month.
