Four-season begonia cultivation methods: easy to grow well and propagate in large numbers

Four-season begonia is a plant with many varieties and many colors, and because its flowering period is relatively long, it is deeply loved by flower growers. Although many people like to grow it, their understanding of its propagation methods is only half-known. There are many ways to propagate four-season begonia, and it is not clear which method is good or bad. Next, the editor will introduce them to everyone.

Many people do not know whether four-season begonia can be propagated by leaf cuttings. The editor wants to tell everyone that leaf cuttings are possible, but the effect is not obvious and not ideal. The most suitable propagation method is stem cuttings, so friends who want to grow it well can choose stem cuttings. Of course, there is another method, which is cuttage, but cuttage is a technical job. If it is not done well, it may result in a low survival rate. Next, the editor will focus on explaining the techniques of four-season begonia cuttage.

Selection

For four-season begonia cuttage, it is best to choose older stems. Choosing such stems will give a higher survival rate. If the stems are too tender, situations such as failure to grow new roots may occur during the cultivation process, resulting in an unsatisfactory survival rate. When taking cuttings, the bottom can be cut at about a 45-degree angle, so that its surface contact area will increase and it will be easier to take root.

Soil

When propagating four-season begonia by cuttings, attention should be paid to using soft soil for cultivation. This type of soil has strong air permeability and is relatively fertile, which can make root growth more stable and rapid. Some friends do not pay attention to this issue and just use any soil for cuttings. In fact, soil lacking nutrients will delay root growth.

Treatment

Freshly cut four-season begonia needs to be placed in a relatively shady place. It is best not to place it outdoors, as it is very likely to wilt, greatly reducing the survival rate. So what is needed during this period is patience. Once the four-season begonia has grown roots, it can be placed in a place with light.

Watering

After cuttage is completed, another point to pay attention to is the control of moisture. Only with sufficient moisture is it easy to grow tender shoots. The watering frequency can be controlled to once every two or three days.

These are some of the key points for cuttage in the propagation of four-season begonia.