Cultivation and maintenance technology of succulent bonsai dragon whisker begonia
1． Morphological characteristics
Begonia longifolia (pictured) is a perennial succulent herb. Begonia longifolia plant is multi-branched, flat growing, the base is slightly lignified: the leaves are fleshy and hypertrophic, 5-8 cm long, opposite-growing, triangular linear, with keel-like bumps; the leaf surface is green, covered with white powder, smooth and round, densely covered with countless transparent dots; the flowers grow from the leaf axils, 5-7 cm in diameter, solitary, the flower color is pink, purple red, orange, yellow, etc., mostly open in the sunny daytime, the petals have a metallic luster: the flowering period is mostly in late spring and early summer.
2． Growth habits
Begonia longifolia mostly grows in a warm, dry and well-ventilated environment, and the most suitable temperature for growth is about 10 °C, which is not resistant to high temperatures.
3． Cultivation and maintenance
During the growth period of long-bearded begonias, the potting soil should not be wet. Except for the hot summer, there is plenty of photosynthesis in all seasons. If the begonia does not receive sufficient light, it will lead to the elongation of the internodal distance, the stem and leaves become soft, and it is very easy to cause the undesirable phenomenon of lodging. In the middle of summer, the long-bearded begonia will have a short semi-dormant period, which should be placed in a cool and ventilated place for maintenance, and less watering and no fertilization. The overwintering temperature is at least above 10 ° C, and the plant should not be fertilized and watered less, as long as the leaves do not shrink.
5． Propagation methods
Longsuar begonias are mostly propagated by cuttings. You can plant 3 seedlings of longus begonias with live cuttings to... In pots for maintenance.