How to Grow Begonias? Detailed Guide to Cultivation Methods and Care Tips

The soil for cultivating begonias should be loose and fertile; compost soil, leaf mold and charcoal soil can be used. Normally place it in a spot with scattered sunlight for care; in summer move it to a semi-shaded spot indoors, and in winter move it to a spot with ample sunlight where the temperature is not lower than 10°C. Water frequently to keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged; during the growing season, fertilize once every 20-30 days, but do not apply concentrated fertilizer.

1. Soil selection: Begonias like loose and fertile humus soil; compost soil, leaf mold and charcoal soil can be used.

2. Light requirements: Begonias are not tolerant of direct strong light; for home care, place them in a spot with scattered sunlight. When the sunlight is intense in summer, promptly move them to a semi-shaded spot indoors to avoid sunburn damage to the leaves; in winter, move them indoors and place them in a spot with ample sunlight.

3. Temperature requirements: Begonias like a warm environment; the suitable growing temperature is 19-24°C, and the winter temperature should not be lower than 10°C, otherwise the leaves are prone to frost damage.

4. Watering management: Begonias like a warm and humid environment; watering should keep the soil moist, but not overly wet. You can frequently spray water mist on the leaf surface and around the flower pot, which can maintain high air humidity and is beneficial to plant growth. If there is water accumulation, it will cause the plant's root system to rot.

5. Fertilization requirements: Begonias need nutrients during growth, and the fertilizer demand is large during the growing season; fertilize once every 20-30 days, but also remember not to apply concentrated fertilizer, as it will cause fertilizer damage, affect growth, and may even cause death.

6. Regular pruning: When the begonia seedlings are 6cm tall, pinching is needed to promote branching and improve ornamental value. One and a half months before flowering, light pruning is needed to make the branches bloom earlier. After flowering, prune off the spent flowers, which can encourage the lower branches to sprout.