Charming begonia flower can decorate your windowsill or flower bed. This beautiful plant is notable for the fact that even when not in bloom, it looks great thanks to the special color of the leaves.
Tube begonia flower is a herbaceous plant. This species has a thick tuberous root, the stem is translucent. In height, the flower reaches from twenty to eighty centimeters. Flowers can be double, semi-double and simple. They form inflorescences and come in different shades: white, rich red, orange, yellow.
The begonia flower can have a different shape of leaves, it depends on the variety of the plant. Its leaves are heart-shaped or asymmetrical. The plant loves light, but does not tolerate direct sunlight. Tuberous varieties, which have large flowers, love partial shade, and begonias with small flowers love the sun. The plant is thermophilic, and this should not be forgotten. For example, in the cold season, even on a cloudy day in October, remove it from the windowsill if the window is open or the ventilation mode is on.
In winter, all the more so, this rule must be observed, because the begonia flower is absolutely nottolerates frost and does not like strong winds. If subjected to such suffering, then the leaves will begin to turn black. Hybrid plant varieties are especially damaged by strong winds. Home flowers can suffer from it when the owners take them outside in the summer and then, in bad weather, forget to remove them.
If you have a begonia flower, caring for it will be quite simple. It is only important to remember what he loves, and what should not be done in any case. For example, begonia does not tolerate hot weather. The plant stops growing and blooming, and may even die. In open areas in too hot or, conversely, cool climates, only hybrids with small flowers can grow.
Begonia loves moist soil: if it lacks moisture, the flowers begin to fall off. But if you flood the plant, it will also react badly - rot may appear. Begonia loves nutritious loose soil. For a developed plant, a mixture of hardwood is best suited: three equal parts of sand and peat. In winter, the tuberous begonia is dormant - its leaves fall off, and it is dormant until spring.
The flower can grow well at home on the windowsill. But at the same time, you need to choose the right place. After all, the indoor begonia flower loves partial shade and will feel great on the balcony, but away from a sunny place. It is not necessary to spray the leaves with water, as water stains appear on them.
Begonias do not need to be watered in winter. It grows well at a temperature of plus twenty degrees in summer andeighteen - in winter. The plant can be fertilized once every two weeks. It propagates by seeds or cuttings. If the pot in which the begonia grows becomes too small for it, the flower must be replanted.
Don't forget: it is important for any plant to be loved. Few people believe in this, but those who worry about their plants and even talk to them, "pets" do not get sick and grow well. Maybe you should give it a try?
