Cultivation methods and precautions of purple-leaf begonia

Purple-leaf Begonia is the most popular ornamental plant in life. It is known as the "Flower Concubine". Its flowers are elegant and its fragrance is pleasant. It can be planted on a large scale and can also be made into potted plants and placed indoors. However, this plant is relatively delicate and you must pay attention to the methods when cultivating it. The following is a detailed introduction to its cultivation methods by professionals. It can not only tell you how to grow purple-leaf Begonia, but also tell you what to pay attention to when cultivating this plant.

Cultivation method of purple leaf begonia

1. Reproduction method

The professional crabapple can be propagated through many methods such as grafting, division, root cuttings and layering. Root cuttings have the highest survival rate. It is suitable to be carried out from February to March each year. You should choose those strong roots with a thickness of about one centimeter and a length of 7 to 10 centimeters and insert them into the soil. Water them with enough water, and new branches will grow in about a month.

2. Soil

When cultivating purple-leaf begonia, it is particularly important to choose the right soil. This plant likes fertile, loose, and well-drained sandy soil. When cultivating it at home, you can use leaf mold, add an appropriate amount of river sand and then add an appropriate amount of garden soil to prepare it. It is best to add some bone meal or other organic fertilizers when preparing it. This kind of prepared potting soil is most conducive to the growth of purple-leaf begonia.

3. Breeding environment

Purple-leafed Begonia must be placed in a suitable environment. This plant likes a sunny, ventilated environment. If there is insufficient light, it will grow slowly and the color will not be bright. Midnight Begonia is resistant to high temperatures but not cold. It does not need to be covered in summer. After entering winter, it must be placed in a warm environment that is sheltered from the wind and facing the sun. The ambient temperature cannot be below zero degrees. If the indoor temperature is high, it can promote the purple-leafed Begonia to bloom early.

Breeding precautions

When cultivating purple-leaf begonia, you should pay attention to the supply of fertilizer and water. Do not allow water to accumulate in the flowerpot, and do not allow the soil in the pot to be too dry. In addition, after it enters the peak growth season, you should also fertilize it in time. The fertilizer should be a compound fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. When cultivating purple-leaf begonia, you should also pay attention to pruning, especially after its flowering period, you should promptly cut off the dead flowers, dead branches, diseased branches and old branches to avoid excessive consumption of nutrients and affect its next flowering period.