Timely pruning of Xifu Begonia

Timely pruning is conducive to the growth and flowering of Xifu Begonia

Prune Xifu Begonia before it sprouts every early spring, cut off the dense, long and thin branches of Xifu Begonia, and cut off the dead and diseased branches. Pruning is conducive to ventilation and light transmission of Xifu Begonia plants and reduce diseases and pests

For the older plants of Xifu Begonia, the old branches need to be renewed. In early spring, cocoon a main branch with fewer branches of Xifu Begonia for short cutting. After germination, keep the strong branches. After cutting off the weak branches, it can bloom after about one year of culture

Water and fertilizer management of Xifu Begonia

Sufficient water and fertilizer will make Xifu Begonia blossom well, but if excessive water and fertilizer will make the plant grow in vain and affect the flowering. Generally, before germination in early spring and after falling leaves in autumn, it is necessary to apply some rotten organic fertilizer near the root of Xifu Begonia and water it. Adult plants should not be watered too much, otherwise the leaves will turn yellow. You don't need to water too often. You can water it 2-3 times in spring and 1-2 times in summer and autumn. You should water less in winter, but you can't do it without watering. You can water it once in winter

Begonia fruit should be picked in time

Xifu Begonia will grow fruits after flowering and withering. The growth of these fruits will consume a lot of nutrients. In order to blossom better in the coming year, we need to pick the young fruits of Xifu Begonia in time to increase the number of flowers. 　

Pest control of Xifu Begonia

Begonia Xifu is relatively vulnerable to aphids, scale insects, longicorn beetles, red spiders and other pests, which will affect plant growth, flowering and fruiting, so it needs to be sprayed with insecticides in time< span>