News Item: : Wax begonia
(Category: Decorative leaf)
Posted by gradinar
Saturday 26 July 2008 - 13:21:29


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The most common begonia. Can be found as a waxy (wax) begonia because lastaviya kind of leaves. This type of begonia is blooming all year round. Can be grown as an annual in parks in colorful figural compositions. In warmer places prezimuva and develop as a shrub form. And having grown ROOM plant, but should be podryazva because grown strong and stems and are fragile.
Although it is - known as a garden plant, wax begonia grows well at home. It is easy to otglezhdane perennial plant that blooms in red, pink and white.
Reached a diameter of 15 to 30 cm


Colors are all variations of white, pink and red. The leaves are rounded.
Generally blooms from late spring to early autumn.
Must be regularly nurtured and watered to maintain growth in - a long time.
Prior to pour once again, begonia soil should be gently dried.
Sprayed every day with lukewarm water to maintain higher humidity.
Maintain moderate temperatures, because if the room gets too warm, the plant may stop growing.
If you want to begonia branches like bush, periodically cut the tips in.
During the active flowering, fertilize in 2 -3 weeks with a weak solution of a suitable fertilizer.
Although he loves to garden - shady places, home begonia will feel the most - well to a sunny window, especially in winter.
Is propagated by seed or cuttings.


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