How to grow double-petaled begonia

The double-petaled begonia is a variety of begonia. Its overlapping petals are particularly beautiful. Many people want to grow it at home, but they don’t know how to grow it. Today I will write down the cultivation method of the double-petaled begonia. Friends in need can focus on studying it.

How to grow double-petaled begonia

1. Preparation of potting soil for double-petaled begonia

If you want to grow a double-petaled begonia well, the preparation of the potting soil is particularly important. It likes fertile and well-breathable soil. You can choose river sand, leaf mold and wood chips when preparing it. The ratio of them can be two to one to two. In addition, you need to add some cake fertilizer as base fertilizer.

2. Disease prevention of double-petaled begonias

If you want to grow double-petaled begonias well, it is particularly important to prevent diseases, especially in the hot weather in summer. Double-petaled begonias are prone to root rot and stem rot. In the early stages of this disease, the water supply should be controlled and carbendazim should be sprayed in time for treatment. Carbendazim can be used continuously for a period of time, which can significantly reduce the symptoms of the disease.

3. Fertilizer and water management of double-petaled begonias

If you want to grow a double-petaled begonia well, fertilizer and water management is also very important. The double-petaled begonia does not require much water. It only needs to be watered every three to four days, but when watering, it must be watered enough and thoroughly, and no water accumulation should occur. It does not have too high requirements for fertilizer at ordinary times, but after entering the flowering period, phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer need to be applied in time. This can promote the flowering of the double-petaled begonia and effectively prolong the flowering period.