Begonia: landing process, photo, as well as the rules of care at home after purchase

In the houses of the Russians a bright flower took root - begonia. Some time ago they got rid of her, and now she is experiencing a rebirth. Florists choose varieties with large flowers or with decorative leaves. Everyone finds an option that is pleasant from the whole variety of varieties and species.

Often they buy a blooming beauty, not knowing whether she is capricious in care or not. This memorable plant is difficult to care for, but if you want, you can learn everything, including planting and transplanting begonias.

What kind of flower is this?

Begonia (Latin name - Begonia) is the name of a well-known and numerous genus of the begonia family. There are more than 1 thousand species in the genus that are found in the wild, in the mountains, at an altitude of 3-4 thousand meters above sea level and in the apartments of Russians. The plant is common in sub- and tropical forests, in the mountains of India, the Himalayas, in western Africa, etc.

First stumbled upon it when exploring forests in Africa. Then - in the XVII century they brought it to Europe, where scientists found other species. The author of the first botanical description is S. Plume. He was among the lucky ones who were honored to participate in an expedition to the Antilles. He found six species of flower, but gave the name later, naming it in honor of M. Begon.

Today begonia is popular among Russians. Some grow it in gardens, others - on window sills. Both know how to drop her off and when to transplant. Read about how to care for and propagate garden begonia here, and you will learn about caring for a houseplant here.

When is a transplant required?

Periodically transplanted by a guest from tropical latitudes.

It is advisable to do this immediately after the purchase, since the substrate in which it grows, with an excess of fertilizers, prolongs and promotes flowering. Florists will not use them after purchase, as a result of which an unplanted plant will soon die.
A transplant is needed as soon as the roots appear from the drainage holes of the pot.

When is the best time to do this?

If desired you can transplant begonia with a sprout at any time of the year. Experienced growers try to do this in the spring months. At this time, all her forces are activated, as a result of which the adaptation in the new place will be faster and it will soon bloom. Plant Transplant Frequency:

young - annually;
old- once every two years.

Preparations for transplantation begin in advance. A couple of days before the day "X" thoroughly watered begonia, prepare a new soil mixture. The implementation of these actions contributes to an easy and trouble-free transplant.

Prerequisites and time

Noticing that the roots of the plant appeared from the drainage holes in the pot, they are immediately puzzled by the transplant.

Before planting a flower, the first thing to do is choose a pot, which should be slightly larger than the previous one.
Important! When choosing a new capacity, take into account the fact that the root system is growing rapidly. If possible, it is best to divide and propagate the plant in any way possible for itself.
After choosing a pot, all components of the soil mixture are mixed. To do this, take in equal parts:
- turf;
- ordinary land;
- sand;
- peat;
- humus.
All mix thoroughly.
Some gardeners use ready-made soil "FASCO":
- nutritious "Flower";
- "Land for your favorite plants."
To prevent stagnation of water in the pot, make drainage holes and lay a drainage layer on the bottom:
- stones
- pieces of brick;
- shards of pottery;
- expanded clay.
Finish the formation of the drainage layer by grinding and laying charcoal.

Detailed instructions

Normal growth and development are inherent only to those begonias that are transplanted systematically. The best time for transplanting is spring, the beginning of the growing season.

The plant is watered thoroughly the day before the transplant.
It is removed from the container by gently brushing off the remaining substrate. When removed, they act gently by tapping the pot and tilting it to one side.
The roots are dipped in a solution of potassium permanganate, the color of which should not be darker than light pink.
After the roots are washed in a tank with settled water, removing residual soil.
After washing, inspect the roots and remove those on which traces of rot are noticeable. After that, they are re-treated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate and dip the places of cuts in charcoal or activated carbon.
After the root system has dried, the begonia is transplanted into a larger pot, fixing it in the center and filling all the voids with a pre-prepared soil mixture not higher than 15-20 mm to the edge. Gently compact the soil
A pot with a watered plant is rearranged on a windowsill.
It is often watered, but first make sure that the topsoil is dry. The first top dressing is carried out not earlier than in 2-3 weeks. You will learn about how to feed begonia for abundant flowering here, and how and how to water the plant, read in this article.

Reference! Novice gardeners have no difficulty in replanting young begonias. Experienced specialists cope with a more difficult task: transplanting an adult specimen with many overgrown fragile leaf plates. They divide it into parts if the age is more than 3 years.

Watch the begonia transplant video.

Photo

You can visually familiarize yourself with how to plant a plant correctly at home, in the photo below:

Care after purchase

After transplanting, a pot with begonias is placed on a windowsill well lit by the sun's rays. She will not like direct sunlight. It grows well and pleases with an abundance of ovary, if the light is scattered. Lighting problems are revealed after a couple of weeks. If it is insufficient, the flower will stretch, and if the leaves begin to dry, it is excessive. Learn what to do if the leaves turn yellow and dry, read in this material, and why leaves and flowers dry around the edges, find out here.

Begonia will be taken faster if you take care of the humidity. This question is acute when transplants are carried out in the winter months. Heating appliances dry the air in the room, as a result of which it feels uncomfortable and withers.

To prevent a problem with air humidity, put the pot near the aquarium or place a pallet with expanded clay and moss in the immediate vicinity of it. Those who live in apartments where the temperature is above + 18-22 degrees Celsius can not do without a fight against dry air.

Attention! Begonia is transplanted into a clay / ceramic pot with a tray, not a plastic container. The reason is rotting of the roots. The pan should be high so that all the "excess" water flows into it, but feeds the roots.

In the winter months, do not transplant begonias. This period for her is a period of rest, when you should not bother her, often water and fertilize. It is important because at this time the laying of buds occurs, from which buds will appear, and then flowers. Useful tips about winter begonia care can be found here.

Never transplant blooming begonia. This contributes to the falling of flowers and the drying of leaves. If transplantation is indispensable, the best method is transshipment, i.e. the earthen lump around the roots is not shaken off, and among the roots they are not looking rotten. This method avoids stress. Acting carefully, do not disturb flowering.

Conclusion

Any beginner will learn how to care for begonia (you can learn about home care for begonia here). All his efforts will pay off with interest as soon as the first bright flowers appear. In addition, she will protect the house and household from dark forces and bad thoughts. It absorbs all bad energy, cleansing the space. Where she decorates the windowsill, there will be a lot of love and happiness!