Use this to fertilize wax begonias, and once a month they will grow like crazy and burst into bloom.

Wax begonia is a common flowering plant, elegant in form, with tender, glossy leaves, flowers that open in clusters and carry a faint, delicate fragrance, and it can bloom in all four seasons, making it very popular with many flower lovers.

Some flower lovers complain that when wax begonia is in bloom, the flower quality is not especially good and there is not much fragrance, which has a lot to do with topdressing. Today Hua'er will tell you: use "it" to grow wax begonia, it is absorbed quickly, does not harm the roots, grows like crazy, and fills the pot with blooms!

The topdressing mentioned here is something that can be absorbed quickly, so that the plant has sufficient nutrients to promote growth and flowering. Although many chemical fertilizers can also have this effect, they do more damage to the roots and have lower persistence. The "it" Hua'er is talking about is worm castings.

Worm castings are rich in nutrients and are called the king of organic fertilizers. They can be absorbed quickly by wax begonia, have long-lasting fertilizer effect, and can continuously provide nutrients, letting wax begonia grow and bloom quickly without harming the roots, and they can also increase air permeability.

Specific method: in summer, worm castings can be seen in many places, along roadsides or in parks. Collect some, then put them under the sun to bake, and after they are completely dry, crush them into powder for use.

You can directly scatter the powder on the surface of the potting soil, but this takes effect rather slowly. It is best to dig a few small holes near the edge of the flowerpot, avoiding the main roots when digging, with the depth controlled at 3-5cm. Pour a small spoonful of worm casting powder into each small hole, then cover it with soil. This can be done once a month.

One more thing: when wax begonia enters its flowering period, you can spray 0.1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate on the branches and leaves for foliar topdressing, which can make the flowers more vivid, the fragrance stronger, and extend the flowering period.

That is all for the care of wax begonia. If flower lovers have other additions, you can share them with everyone in the comment section below. If you want to learn more about flower growing, you can follow Huajianke!