How to grow begonia from a tuber? This is the most common question among beginner gardeners. Begonia tubers can be bought in February or even in March. Of course, special attention should be paid to those tubers that already have small shoots.
How to grow begonia from a tuber at home?
The tubers are laid out on wet cloth. Do not allow the fabric to dry out. Now you need to wait for the roots to appear. After they appear, the tubers are planted in a pot. At the end of spring, your plants can be relocated to the greenhouse, but provided that there are no more frosts.
How to grow begonia from a tuber?Planting in the soil is carried out in early summer. They need to be planted in shady or half-shaded places. Begonia is a lover of moist soil, but it should be watered in moderation. In early autumn, and this is September-October, begonia tubers are dug up and placed in the basement. Now it will be clear to any newcomer how to grow begonia from a tuber.
How to grow begonia from seeds?
Begonia is a beautiful ornamental plant. There are many types of them, and they all differ in size, colors, as well as methods of care and cultivation. In order to ensure successful germination of seeds, it is necessary to create favorable conditions for this. What are these conditions:
- high humidity;
- ventilated area for good air exchange;
- low temperature, lowered;
- bright lighting.
You need to sow the seeds of this beautiful flower in early spring. Begonia seeds are very small and in order to ensure uniform sowing, it is advisable to mix them with sand. Before starting sowing, it is advisable to treat the seeds with a weak solution of manganese. For planting begonias, it is necessary to prepare special soil in advance. To do this, mix the earth with peat and sand. After landing, the tray must be closed with a glass lid. Usually seedlings appear on day 5, but it also happens that they germinate on day 20. As soon as the shoots make their way, you need to provide them with a temperature in the region of 20 to 23 degrees.
How to grow begonia from a bulb?If there are sprouts on the bulb, then you can plant in the ground. It will not be superfluous to buy special land for begonia. If planted in a pot, then it should be at least 20 centimeters in diameter. A pot with a planted onion is covered with a jar. Now you need to wait until the first leaf unfolds, then the jar can be removed. The plant is watered from the pallet, and only if there has been a complete drying of the earth. Begonia should be placed in a well-lit place, as she loves light. It could be a window. At the end of the frost, the flower is removed to the balcony. Anything can be a source of light, but better, of course, is natural, sunlight. But there is one “but”: these flowers really do not like heat, therefore, in a hot period of time, it is better to clean the begonia in a cold room or in a shaded place. Now you know how to grow begonia from a tuber, seed or bulb - there is nothing difficult and terrible about this.