Charming begonia. Tuber landing

Let's talk about how to properly plant tuberous begonia. The begonia itself is an unpretentious plant. And in order that it not only pleased the eye, but was the decoration of the garden, it should be carefully looked after. Begonia tuber, the planting of which requires fertile soil with top dressing (both organic and mineral), is worth all the time for it - this plant is charming. The essence of planting is that the top of the tuber would rise and be sprinkled. The root is shallow, so it is often necessary to water. In this case, you should make sure that the roots do not rot. To do this, do not pour water.

Begonia is a photophilic plant, so for normal growth, do not limit it to good lighting. The plant itself is well placed on the eastern or western side of the house. Thus, there will be enough light, but there will be no overheating. Since begonia loves copious watering, it is better to spray the air around the plant well.

If the plant is exposed to direct sunlight, then the leaves may form burns. If the access is not direct rays, and the leaves are yellow, then begonia needs to be fed or not abundant watering (however, there are also opposite situations). If the plant still needs more moisture, then it can be determined by the leaves. In this period they dry up. And if buds fall, then there is an oversupply of watering.

The main task in the care of begonias is to maintain a healthy state of the soil. Tuber begonia requires a special earth, namely the nutrient soil. If you have dense soil, then you need hybrids of begonia. Ideal variant of soil for a plant is a mixture of hardwood and sand with peat (3: 1: 1), with the addition of organic fertilizers.

By the summer you need to prepare all the necessary conditions, so that your begonia grows and decorates the garden. The tuber planting begins in the first days of June. In indoor facilities, it is possible to plant the plant in mid-May. If there is a sharp temperature drop, the seedlings should be covered. It is not a bad thing to make hardening, taking the shoots to the open air for a while. If you have a purchase begonia, you do not need a tuber planting - you just have to transplant the flower. When caring for the plant, do not forget about daily watering. When planting on the bed, you should adhere to the accuracy, otherwise the plant may die if you unintentionally break the stem.

If the seedlings are grown from seeds, then it lands on the ground 2 centimeters deeper. In any case, very soon you will grow a beautiful begonia. Tuberous planting is performed at a distance of 30 centimeters between plants.

If care is high-quality, then the plant develops healthy, that is, pleases its flowering and appearance in general. The basis of courtship, as described above, is the correct watering. It is best to water the plant in the morning, as the moisture evaporating during the day is known to be absorbed. The main development of begonia occurs in the summer period of time, so it is important to develop resistance to stuffy warm air in the plant. This requires processing with special growth substances. If begonia grows in containers, then it needs to be sprinkled with warm water (in the morning and at night). To ensure that the foliage is also healthy, after planting in the ground, the plant should be fed with nitrate (then complex fertilizers). The main thing is not to damage fertilizers, that is to use a minimum of nitrogen.

Since for a long time begonia has taken root, it is important that the soil is loose and without weeds. Plants of high size should be tied to the support, protecting the stem from fractures.

Improper care for begonia can lead to illness. For example, such as powdery mildew or rot. Powdery mildew appears in extreme heat and moisture. If signs of the disease are seen on the leaves, they should be removed. Rot does appear in damp weather or in cold weather. It should also be remembered that the plant needs treatment against parasites.

All summer long will please your begonia. Planting and caring is not as complicated as one might think. And the result is worth the effort.