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- Plant begonias and create a sea of flowers
- Prepare the site and plant begonias
- Whether outdoor or indoor begonias - all need a little care
- Tips & Tricks
Plant begonias and create a sea of flowers
Begonia as a refreshing island of color, which - depending on the variety - suitable for the apartment, the balcony or the garden. Home gardeners love begonias because they are easy to care for and snails are resistant. We'll tell you the best tips on planting begonias.
Prepare the site and plant begonias
Begonia should bloom early and long, you should plant the tubers from February in pots and prefer in the house. Because they are very sensitive to frost, you can only plant or set them up outside the icy saints. Whether in the house, in window boxes, in the garden or in the cemetery - begonias are always a visual eye-catcher and feel well in the shade or partial shade.
The ideal begonia location are rain- and wind-protected east, west or north sides. South faces are only suitable if trees, buildings or fences intercept the midday sun. Exceptions to this location rule are the varieties Begonia Elatior
These varieties are particularly sun-tolerant and heat-resistant. They prefer sunnier places and thank the popular sea of flowers. Among the more than 900 begonias worldwide, the different Begonia Cultivars Elatior are among the classics. Their abundance of flowers, resistance and long life make them popular.
Whether outdoor or indoor begonias - all need a little care
By variety of colors and shapes you can create fascinating eye-catchers for your home and garden with begonias. And with the right Begonia care you have long some of the opulent plants. From spring to late autumn they need air and light. Plumper midday sun they do not tolerate.
Begonias are thirsty. Especially on summer heat days. Provide them with lukewarm water 2 to 3 times a week. Avoid waterlogging. It destroys the roots. Her permanent blooming demands a lot of strength. Therefore, with the irrigation water once a week give liquid fertilizer. Or mix storage fertilizer under the ground.
Although begonias are considered insensitive, there are, of course, pests and diseases that can make their lives difficult. But usually only if you treat them wrong. Decay, mildew and gray mold are usually the result of wetness. Too much or too little sun attracts spider mites.
Tips & Tricks
Begonias grow fast and abundantly. When planting, plan a distance of 20 cm. If they are too close, fungal infection threatens.