Begonias are residents of the tropical and subtropical zones. Most species grow in tropical forests, in a humid and warm atmosphere. Some species of begonias grow in mountainous regions: for example, in Asia it is the Eastern Himalayas. The greatest species diversity of these plants was found in South America, in addition, they are common in Africa and Asia, on the islands of the Indian Ocean. They are represented by both annual and perennial species, grassy and shrubby.
There are several classifications of begonia species. They are divided into flowering begonias and decorative leaf begonias, indoor and cultivated in open ground and on balconies, as well as the structure of the root system - tuber begonias, with a thickened rhizome or fibrous root system.
Currently, more than a thousand decorative and hybrid varieties of this plant are known. In most of them, especially decorative leaf species, the leaves have an asymmetric shape and exotic colors. The flowers in these varieties are usually unremarkable, small in size. As for the flowering plant species, in particular, one of the most famous, begonias always flowering, their flowering is so plentiful that it overshadows the whole beauty of the leaves.
Begonia, propagation by seeds of which is not possible in all species, is mainly propagated by cuttings, as well as leaves and their parts. This method is the main one, for example, for begonias Diadem, always flowering, royal, Mason's begonias . Species of begonia are castor-leaved, royal, red-leaved, in addition, propagated by dividing the bush into parts. From seeds it is possible to grow begonia and red-leaved begonia, metal, spotted, angular, as well as the most popular species cultivated in open ground and on balconies - tuber begonia. As you can see, each of the species of these plants has several methods of reproduction, and the answers to the question of how to propagate begonia can sound different.
Always flowering begonia is often used for landscaping flower beds and balconies. She feels great in the open ground. This begonia, which can be propagated in several ways, loves sunlight and well-fertilized soil. At any time of the year begonia always blooming can be propagated by cuttings: they perfectly take root. To propagate certain species of begonias, leaves and their parts are also used. To sprout a begonia leaf, it can be immediately placed in the ground and checked once a week for roots. Checking will also help to notice in time if it starts to rot. The rotten tip of the sheet is carefully cut. Before planting in the ground, the leaf can be pre-rooted in water for two weeks. Sometimes planted in the ground and parts of the leaves, slightly dug. Once a week they need to be sprayed with a root stimulant. Sprouts usually appear within a month.
Another well-known type of plant cultivated in open ground is tuberous begonia. This begonia, propagated by tubers, seeds or cuttings, is put into a dormant state for the winter. Since its shoots die off with the onset of autumn, they need to be cut. Tubers should be stored at a temperature of + 8-12 degrees Celsius. In the spring, sprouts appear on them. Before the shoots reach a height of 5–6 cm, the tuber is sometimes cut into several parts in order to grow 4–5 plants from it. This method helps rejuvenate tubers and makes flowering begonias more intense. All sections are sprinkled with powdered powdered coal, dried and sent back for germination.
Tuberous begonia, the reproduction of which is not particularly difficult, is often grown from cuttings. For them, you can use tuberous shoots, which by this time should grow by at least 10-12 cm. Slices of shoots, like tubers, are sprinkled with charcoal and dried. They are rooted in water or in a mixture of sand and peat. After rooting, the cuttings are seated. In autumn, only shoots grown from tubers (not from seeds!) Are used to obtain cuttings. They are cut off in late August and early September, rooted in the ground during the winter months. In winter, cuttings can partially die out and lose leaves, but this is in the order of things. In the spring they are seated in separate pots.
Taking into account the characteristics of a particular species, you will be able to propagate this plant yourself. And then a beautiful begonia flower, the reproduction of which is a fairly simple task, will always delight you with its abundant flowering and beautiful leaves.