How to grow bamboo begonia

Bamboo Begonia is a beautiful ornamental plant. It was originally from Brazil and later introduced to my country. Now it is the most common potted flower in households. However, some people do not understand the cultivation method of bamboo begonia and always fail to grow it well. I will write about the cultivation method of bamboo begonia later. Friends who like to grow flowers can take a close look at it.

How to grow bamboo begonia

1. Growth habits of bamboo begonia

Bamboo Begonia is a plant with strong vitality. It is particularly shade-tolerant and usually likes to grow in a warm and humid environment. It does not have high requirements for the soil, as long as it has good drainage and fertile soil. It has good cold resistance and can safely survive the winter as long as the temperature is above five degrees.

2. The propagation method of bamboo begonia

When cultivating bamboo begonia, you need to have a comprehensive understanding of its reproduction methods. Pole cuttings are its main method of reproduction. When needed, you can cut off its tender branches about 15 cm, divide them into three to four sections, and then insert them into the river sand seedling bed. All the leaves of the part buried in the soil should be removed. New roots will grow in about ten days, and you can directly transplant them into the flowerpot after a few days.

3. Disease and pest control of bamboo begonia

If you want to grow bamboo begonia well, disease and pest control is also very important, especially in the hot summer weather, when diseases and pests of bamboo begonia will be prevalent. At this time, you can increase its ventilation and light transmittance, and do not allow water to accumulate in the potted flowers. In addition, you should spray fungicides every fifteen days. The fungicide can be carbendazim, which can effectively prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests.