Begonia is a fairly unpretentious plant that, with proper care, will bloom most of the year. For indoor cultivation, those perennial hybrid varieties of this plant that do not shed their leaves for the winter are usually used. And if such begonias can have large or small flowers of various colors, then all varieties are united by the presence of fleshy thick stems and a strongly expanding root system.
Bright rooms with an average room temperature (20-22 degrees) and good ventilation are suitable for keeping begonias. In the summer, the temperature in the room may be slightly higher, but in the winter it is better to find a cooler place. Do not expose the flower to direct sunlight, the plant may get burned on the leaves. Best suited for breeding begonias are windows facing southwest or southeast. For the summer, the plant can be taken out of the apartment onto the balcony, just do not put it on a strongly ventilated place, she does not like a draft. Begonias need high humidity for normal development, but it is not recommended to spray it. It is better to periodically place a container with a flower in a wide pan with wet moss, pebbles or sand. While the heating is on, humidify the air in the room with a spray bottle. Just do not let moisture get on the leaves, dark spots will appear on them almost immediately. Water for irrigation, which is carried out evenly over the entire surface of the earth in a pot, defend for at least a day. If possible, use thawed. In the summer, begonias need to be spilled abundantly so that the water flows into the sump. Remove excess moisture immediately so that the root system does not rot. In winter, watering is very moderate, it is desirable after the topsoil has completely dried out. Young plants require an annual transplant, and for adults it is enough to change the soil every two to three years and pick up a larger pot. The soil should be light, nutritious and loose. If you yourself want to choose a mixture for a flower, and not buy a ready-made one in a store, use a combination of leaf, peat soil, with humus and sand in a ratio of 2: 1: 1: 1/3. For young begonias, you can combine leafy soil and peat soil in a 1: 1 ratio. Feed the begonia with a suitable liquid flower fertilizer. In the spring and summer, they do this once every two weeks, and much less often in the fall and winter. Adult large specimens of begonias do not like to be touched by their flowers or leaves. They need enough free space on the windowsill to grow comfortably. By looking closely at your plant, you can quickly identify or prevent problems with it. If the tips of the leaves become dry and brown, humidify the air around the plant. When the leaves rot, on the contrary, reduce the amount of incoming moisture. Begonias are prone to powdery mildew on the leaves. Separate diseased leaves with a white bloom, spray the plant with a special agent and move it away from healthy flowers.
