How to maintain and trim the big leaf begonia

2025-01-07 06:13

The maintenance methods of the big-leaved begonia included selecting suitable soil, providing sufficient light, controlling the temperature, and watering it appropriately. The big-leaved begonia was suitable for planting in fertile, loose, and well-permeated humus soil. It could be mixed with river sand, rotten leaf soil, and wood chips in a certain proportion to make nutrient soil. It liked to grow in an environment with plenty of light, but it needed proper shade in summer and more sun in winter. The suitable growth temperature was 18-20 ° C. It needed to be cooled down in summer and taken measures to prevent cold in winter. Watering should be decided according to the growth of the plant. The soil could be slightly dry when it sprouted, and the water could be watered a little less, which was beneficial to the growth of the big leaf begonia. The trimming method of the large-leaved begonia included trimming dead branches and sick branches, thinning dense branches, long branches, and intersecting branches to reduce nutrient consumption and retain excellent branches. The number was maintained at about four branches. The trimming time was generally selected in spring and autumn. After trimming, it could germinate quickly and had little effect on the plant. In short, the maintenance and trimming of the big-leaved begonia needed to pay attention to the selection of soil, light control, temperature adjustment, and appropriate watering. When trimming, attention should be paid to removing dead branches and sick branches, and thinning dense branches, long branches, and intersecting branches to maintain the healthy growth and ornamental effect of the plant.