As a rule, a flower such as ever-flowering begonia is bought as seedlings. Not many lovers of these flowers know that it can be grown without much difficulty on their own from seeds. Almost all begonia varieties repeat the features of the flowering of the mother flower.
But there is an exception that you need to know and take into account if you want to grow a terry begonia. Terry begonia ever-flowering from seeds grows completely unlike the flower that a florist expects to see. And if you are not ready for surprises, then it is better to acquire this flower already grown.
What is needed to grow ever flowering begonias?
To grow this flower from seed you will need a very small set of materials at handwhich may be available from flower lovers. If all the components of the list are missing, then they must be purchased:
The flower seeds themselves (purchased or harvested).- Planting soil.
- Container for landing.
- Glass.
To sow begonias, you need to take soil rich in a variety of nutrients. As a rule, few people will know the composition of the earth dug up somewhere. Therefore, for planting seeds of ever-flowering begonia, it is better to purchase soil in specialized stores.
How to plant seeds?
The ever-flowering begonia has very small seeds, so before planting it will be better if mixed with sand or the same soil in which they will subsequently be planted... Planting time, which is preferred for the earliest seedlings - January. It is in this month that active work on the cultivation of such a flower as ever-flowering begonia should begin.
It is necessary to choose a container in which the seedlings will grow in such a way that the walls of the box are low.
You need to sow seeds in a special way, not like all seeds in dug holes. It is necessary to sow directly on the surface of the soil prepared in the boxes. The soil must first be watered and lightly tamped... It is not recommended to sprinkle the seeds with anything.
The planted boxes should be covered with a suitable glass that could completely protect crops from external influences of the surrounding area... The formed greenhouse will allow preserving the microclimate necessary for ever-flowering begonias in it.
Drops may form on the glass that covers the container, which must be wiped off. If this is not done, then there is no guarantee that the seeds will germinate and not rot. To reduce the number of drops, you can put the container at an angle, then the drops will flow down the glass and, without getting on the seeds, moisten the ground near the wall of the box. There is another way to reduce humidity.... It can be used before the first shoots appear. Thick paper is placed on the glass, which forms a shadow, which reduces moisture.
After the first sprouts of ever-flowering begonia have given, you need to spray the ground in the greenhouse from a spray bottle. Also you can put the box in a tray with water for a few minutesso that the soil is well saturated. And if already noticeable sprouts are visible, then you need to open the glass so that ventilation occurs inside the greenhouse.
In order for the seedlings to grow together, the temperature in the greenhouse must be at least twenty-one degrees.
After a two week period, the indoor seedlings should be growing normally. Then you need to remove the glass so that it does not interfere with growth. The room temperature should be reduced to nineteen degrees... And the sun's rays should not happen, otherwise burns may form on the leaves.
A picking of indoor seedlings occurs when three full-fledged leaves are formed on the bush. Each begonia bush is planted in a separate pot and placed in a shaded place. After a month, the plant is ready for planting in a permanent place of growth.
Growing ever-flowering begonia
At the moment, a lot of varieties of this flower have been bred. There are begonias with modest, discreet flowers. And I meet views where terry flower, striking in its versatility and whimsical forms... To see what a begonia ever-flowering photo looks like, you can find it on the Internet. As a rule, each photo is signed, so it will not be difficult to choose the variety you like and buy the seeds of this particular flower.
When growing room seedlings, several rules must be taken into account:
- Open space with direct sunlight, dangerous for begonias.
- The period when begonia requires special care is its flowering.
But do not allocate a place in the shade for permanent planting of ever-flowering begonias. From such conditions, the stems of the plant will stretch, the beauty of the ornamental plant will be lost, and the color of the flowers may lose its brightness.
The soil for growing this flower must be well fertilized. Also, this plant likes the soil to be well loosened. But begonia does not tolerate alkali in the soil, so growers need to take this into account. In such a soil, the flower can be exposed to various diseases such as chlorosome, slow down in growth.
Due to the fact that the ever-flowering begonia has a superficial root system, many lovers of creating alpine slides prefer to use this flower in creating intricate compositions.
How to water and fertilize ever-flowering begonia?
Everyone knows that without proper watering and regular feeding, any plant is difficult to grow and look attractive. Begonia is no exception in this matter, and if summer does not please with rains, then the flower needs regular watering.
Watering this flower loves in the early morning or when the heat has already subsided. But for irrigation, you need to use the wrong water that flows from the tap. First water needs to be defended for at least a day, and only then watering. But you do not need to water much, so as not to flood the plant. Begonia dislikes both drought and excessive moisture, so it's best to stick to moderation with this plant.
About once every two weeks, flower beds with ever-flowering begonia should be given special attention. The land needs to be loosened, the weeds must be removed and fed with fertilizer... The top dressing should be mineral-rich, selected from specialty stores for flowering plants.
But the feeding process should not start with planting plants, but from the moment buds appear on begonias. So the flowering period can be extended for a longer time, and the number of flowers will be much larger.
For those who wish to extend bloom for the winter, you just need to transplant the plants into pots, and then transfer the flower to a warm room. Thus, ever-flowering begonia will delight on cold, long evenings until spring.
How to propagate ever-flowering begonia by cuttings?
Terry kind of begonia ever flowering so that the layers bloom exactly the same colors as mother plant, must be propagated by cuttings... Other begonias can be bred in the same way if desired.
If begonia grows at home, then the spring propagation period should be chosen. If the flower grows in the ground, then cuttings are best in summer.
It is necessary to carry out cuttings as follows:
- A young, healthy begonia leaf is cut.
- It is planted in moistened soil, followed by covering with polyethylene.
For ventilation of the constructed greenhouse, it is necessary to make small holes in the polyethylene so that the planted plant is ventilated. After two weeks, under favorable conditions, you can expect that roots will appear on the cutting... After another two weeks, the cuttings can be planted in a separate pot. You need to continue caring for begonias the way you need to do for young plants grown from seeds.
Ever-flowering begonia very attractive plant, both for indoor and outdoor cultivation... And you should try to learn how to grow it and take care of it in order to delight yourself with its attractive flowers.
