When does begonia grow best?

Begonia grows best in spring and autumn, because temperature and light meet its growth needs.

Soil: The roots of Begonia are mainly fibrous roots, and the cultivated soil should be loose, fertile, drained and breathable. The commonly used basin soil can be peat and fine sand, as well as rotten leaves and fine sand.

Watering: the water is sufficient, and the plants look watery and grow vigorously. But pay special attention to avoid watering too much. Generally speaking, it is once every two days in summer. Just water it every four days in winter.

Fertilization: Spring and autumn are the seasons when begonia grows vigorously among the four seasons. In order to ensure sufficient fertilizer here, it is best to topdressing dilute liquid fertilizer once every 10 day. Avoid excessive fertilization all year round, otherwise it will easily lead to plant death.

Lighting: Except when the temperature is low in winter and spring, don't let the sun shine on the plants for too long, especially at noon in hot summer, so as not to cause the leaves to turn green and burn.

Temperature: The optimum temperature for begonia growth is between 20℃ and 25℃. In the cultivation all year round, the low temperature below 10℃ and the high temperature above 30℃ should be avoided, so that the plants will grow stronger.

Picking: When the plant is about 10 cm high, it should be picked once to promote the development of new branches, and when the lateral branches grow to 6 cm Takaso, it should be picked again. This operation is very important. After topping, the four-season begonia is more beautiful and blooms more.