In this article, we would like to tell you about the amazing indoor flower of begonia. You ask, is it necessary to care for the room flowers begonia, because in appearance they are so unpretentious. Yes, it is necessary, but believe me, it will not cost you much effort! At one point, your apartment can turn into a blooming garden.
Begonia comes from subtropical regions, such as Asia, Africa or America. Once upon a time there lived Michel Begon, the Governor of San Domingo, who was very fond of these unpretentious flowers, and, in honor of him, received a flower. Currently, the Begoniev family has 1000 species.
Traditionally, begonia is divided into three groups:
-begonia tuberose,
- leaf begonia,
-bordering of the bush.
As a rule, at home, the most common hybrid varieties of these plants are found. Begonia "room" is represented by two types:
-megery flourishing,
- begonia leaf.
As a rule, begonias are very unpretentious plants that are resistant to diseases, but for such a positive development it requires your departure. First, it is necessary to ensure the humidity of the air. For this we recommend putting the pot on a tray of water.
It is also desirable to spray the air around the begonia, but it is important to keep in mind that the water droplets should not fall on the flowers and leaves of the plant, because in all you need to observe moderation.
The ideal temperature for begonias in summer is about +20 degrees, in winter not below +15, also begonia loves scattered, not direct sun rays. However, it is recommended to put begonia on a sunny place for a couple of hours.
During the growing season, it is desirable to feed the begonia with mineral fertilizers 1-2 times. If you want begonia to have new tubers for its further reproduction, then for this you need to cut off new buds, so that the plant does not waste energy on flowering.
New tubers are planted, as a rule, in spacious pots from February to May. It was at this time the most favorable time for planting this plant. If the begonia is taken, it will very soon be able to blossom.
Another way of breeding begonia is seeding, although it is worth noting that this is a very troublesome business, because everyone understands that the seeds may not ascend. To avoid this, a number of requirements must be met.
1.Vysyivayte from December to March.
2. Use a mixture of land with peat and sand.
3. The seeds of begonia are very small in size, so do not bury them, you just need to put them in the soil.
When the plants appear, they can be transplanted individually into spacious pots together with a clod of earth. By the summer, your begonia, grown from seed, should blossom.
Despite the fact that begonia is resistant to diseases, they still have a place to be. As a rule, they arise with insufficient care. So, in particular, begonia can dump leaves and buds. The reason for this will be a lack of moisture either in the soil or around the plant.
If the begonia has pale leaves, then it lacks the sun. If you overdo it and provided begonias with increased moisture, a light mold can appear on the plant, which is called nothing but a fungus.
If you see a spider mite on the back of the sheet, then do not be afraid. This parasite that feeds on plant juices can be easily removed. To do this, it is necessary to spray the plant with a weak solution of tobacco or a solution of Dalmatian chamomile or any other preparations containing pyrethrum. Such preparations can be bought in any store where there is a department of goods for the garden.
As you managed to notice, begonias are very easy to breed. If you do not have time to care for plants, but you really like the greenery in the house, then the only correct decision is to plant begonias!