Four Seasons Begonia cutting
Do you know about these? Experience in the propagation of Four Seasons Begonia, the cutting of Four Seasons Begonia. The site editor will introduce to netizens next.
The leaves of Four Seasons Begonia are tender and glossy, the flowers are clustered with bright colors, bloom throughout the year, and it is an excellent indoor potted flower. The cuttings of Four Seasons Begonia do not need to be too long, generally recommended to be below 10 centimeters. Overly long cuttings can lead to difficulties in water transportation, stem support, and prone to rot. Besides soil insertion, it can also be water inserted (putting the branches in a water bottle). The key point in cultivating Four Seasons Begonia is not to overwater; it is okay to be a bit dry. Additionally, it has strong resistance to direct sunlight and does not need to be shaded.
The cutting propagation should master the following links:
1. Cutting Time. Four Seasons Begonia roots easily, but it is not recommended to cut in the summer. In high temperatures, it often enters a semi-dormant state, making it difficult for cuttings to survive and prone to rot. It is best to cut in spring and autumn when the survival rate is very high. Generally, no special treatment is needed, it is simple. Home cuttings should be done between April and May when the temperature rises above 20°C. At this time, the air humidity is high, the temperature is warm, management is easy, and it is suitable for the rapid rooting of Four Seasons Begonia.
2. Cutting Selection. The cuttings usually choose the top part that is strong and disease-free, about 5-6 centimeters in length, which is 3-4 nodes, each cutting must have at least 2 buds. Cut 1 centimeter below the node at the base of the cutting, remove the leaves near the base after cutting, and remove the flower buds if there are any. The top should be cut flat and the bottom should be cut into a horse hoof shape to expand the contact area with the sand and promote rooting, then proceed with the cutting.
3. Cutting Substrate. Wash and dry the river sand, then place it in a pot. The river sand that has been washed and then dried basically achieves the purpose of disinfection, and the dried sand is conducive to heating up during the day's sunlight, promoting the healing of the cutting surface and root formation.
4. Cutting and Management. Insert the cuttings into the sand pot with a spacing of 3 cm x 4 cm. Use a bamboo stick of the same thickness as the cutting to make a hole in the pot sand first, then insert the Four Seasons Begonia branch, and do not need to water for 2 days after insertion to allow the cutting surface to form a healing tumor. On the 5th day, spray water with a temperature similar to that of the sand, watering until water flows out from the bottom of the pot. Place it in a shaded area, generally no longer watering. In about 10 days, 3-4 centimeters of roots can grow, at which time place the pot in the sun and water according to the weather conditions. After 6-7 days, it can be transplanted into a pot.
The above is a detailed introduction to the cutting of Four Seasons Begonia, have you understood?