Tuberous begonia: planting and care in the garden, description of varieties and reproduction

Tubular begonia has a wide variety of varieties, planting and care in the garden does not require much effort and time. The culture is famous for its bright colors of inflorescences and is widely used in landscape design.

Tube begonia: features and characteristics of culture

Begonia belongs to perennial plants, shoots curl. The bush can reach a height of up to 70 cm, depending on the variety. The leaves of the plant are heart-shaped and large. Inflorescences can be of various sizes, however, as a rule, they consist of a cluster of flowers, forming a panicle.Plant Features:

can be grown both outdoors and indoors;
forms tubers;
color of flowers can be varied;
each variety may respond differently to environmental changes.

Varieties of begonias differ in leaf size and flower color. Also, inflorescences can be of various shapes and sizes.

Advantages of use in landscape design

A large range of colors of plants allows you to create compositions and is often used in landscape design.

Begonia Benefits:

plant unpretentious care;
saturated colors;
used for potting;
can be used as cover for flowerbeds;
you can create various curly designs;
street begonia used to create slides;
combines with various plants.

Flaws:

planting begonias in an area with constant sun exposure can contribute to the absence of inflorescences on the bushes;
begonias need to be dug up in autumn, which can be uncomfortable for large arrangements.

The plant has a long flowering period and will be an ideal decoration for the garden.

Popular varieties

Among the large list of begonia varieties, it is necessary to highlight the most commonly used ones. Characteristic

Picotie HarlequinSmall size bush, yellow flowers, double. The leaves are small with teethBud de RoseInflorescences look like a rose, light pink color.Bushes are small, no more than 20 cm highDuck RedSpreading bush, can reach up to 18 cm in height . Large bright red inflorescencesCrispa MarginataShrub up to 20 cm high. The plant is distinguished by bright inflorescences that have a curly edge and various colors. A distinctive feature of the inflorescence is the presence of a red border RocsanaCascading bush. The height of erect stems reaches up to 30 cm. It blooms with orange inflorescences crawl across the soil. Inflorescences are white Santa Cruz Sunset F1 Shrub up to 40 cm high, inflorescences of various colors and small shapes Shrubs of small height with a red border.Small inflorescences of various colors Height of the bush is 15 cm. The root system is in the form of a tuber. Blooms profusely with red and orange flowers





Bolivian Begonia
The bush reaches a height of up to 35 cm. The inflorescences are red with orange impurities
Copacabana F1	Small bushes up to 30 cm .Red flowers in the shape of a bell ever-flowering Baby Wing
	Ambassador
	Cocktail
Implies a large number of varieties. Small shrub, flowers look like pink
Root Begonia	The bushes are small and most often grown in pots . However, they can also be used as an addition to compositions

Growing conditions

In order for the plant to flourish and delight, it is necessary to follow the specifics of begonia care.

Garden location: suitable and unsuitable neighbors

When landing in open ground, it is necessary to choose a site where there is a small penumbra, and direct sunlight does not fall more than 5 hours a day. The plant prefers an average level of humidity, an excessive amount of water can lead to the formation of diseases.

Marigolds;Fruit trees;

Good neighbors

Bad neighbors

cineraria;

· chrysanthemum;

aster;

bells;

verbena;

Ageratum;

· balsam

· sweet peas;

Plants that require lots of sunlight

Begonia is most often used as the main plant when creating beds.

Illumination

Begonia prefers little shade. Sunlight should be diffused. The plant does not like frequent changes in the environment. However, a long shadow can cause the bush to develop poorly, stretch up and not bloom.

Important. Direct sunlight on the leaves can cause burns and lead to the death of the plant.

Requirements for soil composition

The soil for begonias should be light, with plenty of organic fertilizer. In order for the plant to be less susceptible to diseases, fine river sand is used, mixed with the same amount of humus and two parts of the soil. If the soil is poor, additional potash and phosphate fertilizers, as well as peat, can be used.

Temperature conditions

The plant, with proper care and timely watering, can withstand high temperatures without losing color. However, low temperatures can have a detrimental effect on the bushes. A plant is planted only when the soil warms up, it is recommended to use insulation for the first time after planting.

How to plant begonias in open ground

Planting a plant does not require special skills, it is enough to follow the standard rules.

Disembarkation dates

The plant is planted most often in mid-May, when there are no night frosts. At night, the air temperature should be at least 12 degrees. However, if the weather conditions are favorable, planting can be carried out earlier, at night the planting is covered with plastic wrap.

Schemes and planting technology

Planting a plant is easy, follow these steps:

on the prepared area, small holes are made up to 7 cm deep;
wells are pre-watered with warm water;
drainage is laid at the bottom of the hole;
the tuber is carefully placed in the hole, sprinkled with soil;
if already germinated seedlings are used, the ground part of the plant should be placed on the surface of the soil;
The ground is a little compacted.

The distance between the holes should be at least 20 cm, otherwise the plant will be deficient in nutrients.

How to care for a bush

Proper care includes watering and regular loosening of the soil. It is also important to apply fertilizer in a timely manner and monitor the condition of the leaves and shoots of the crop.

Water and fertilize

Watering the flowerbed is carried out every three days in the morning. If the soil is wet, irrigation is transferred to the next day. Water the plant should be moderate, excessive moisture leads to damage to the roots.

Fertilizers are applied as follows:

after planting, complex mineral fertilizer is applied to the soil;
potassium and phosphorus should be used during bud formation for abundant color;
mineral fertilizers are added in July.

Feeding is not carried out in autumn, as it is necessary to prepare the roots for the winter.

Cutting

In order for the bush to have an attractive shape, it is recommended to prune. It is recommended to remove leaves and shoots after the bush reaches a height of 10 cm. All excess shoots are removed and a bush is formed.

After the shoots of the plant reach a length of 12-15 cm, pinch the top. In order not to infect, a sharp knife is used, which is pre-treated with manganese.

Important. In order for the plant not to die, the place of the cut after pruning is sprinkled with charcoal.

Begonia transplant

Replanting the plant is not recommended, as begonia does not tolerate a change in growth site. However, the following actions are used when necessary:

pour the plant with water;
carefully using a small spatula, dig out the plant along with the soil;
place the seedling in a container with a light solution of manganese for 15 minutes;
transplant into prepared wells.

After the plant is removed from the soil, it is not recommended to delay the process of planting in a new place of growth.

Diseases and pests: treatment and control

Shrubs are most commonly exposed to the following types of pests:

aphid;
shield;
whitefly;
nematodes.

The following drugs are used for pest control: Actellik, Fitoferm, Biotlin.

Among diseases most often occur:

powdery mildew;
grey rot;
bacterial blotch.

For treatment, the soil is thoroughly loosened and sprayed with the following preparations: Topaz, Fundazol, a light solution of copper sulfate.

Wintering flower

In mid-August, watering and fertilization stops, the roots of the plant are prepared for further storage during the winter.

Is it necessary to dig up plants for the winter?

Tubers are dug up in mid-November. It is imperative to dig up the roots of begonias, otherwise the culture may die. The tubers are placed in the upper layers of the soil, so the exposure to low temperatures affects the planting material.

The difference between overwintering begonias indoors and outdoors

Tubers that grew in the open field are large and require mandatory digging for the winter. Potted flowers also go dormant, but are small and remain in their pots until spring.

How to keep young begonia tubers in winter

In order for the tubers not to die during the winter, the following storage tips must be observed:

stored in a cool place;
it is necessary to water the planting material so that the roots do not dry out;
young tubers are placed in wooden boxes, periodically it is necessary to inspect the roots and remove sprouts if they appeared prematurely.

You can also store planting material in a plastic bag filled with peat, such a bag is placed in the refrigerator in the vegetable storage compartment.

Methods of reproduction

Tube begonia reproduces in the following ways:

Reproduction by leaf. For this, a leaf with a handle is used. A leaf with a cutting is placed in water and left until the roots appear. After that, the sprout is planted in the ground. Another method of reproduction is also used, small longitudinal cuts are made on the leaf of the plant. The sheet is placed on the ground with cuts down. A plastic film is put on top of the pot.
Reproduction using seeds. Seeds are purchased at a gardening store. Landing takes place in February. Drainage and special seedling soil are placed in special boxes for planting. Seeds are laid out on the surface of the soil at a distance of 2 cm from each other. From above they are splashed with water and slightly pressed into the ground.Top covered with glass. After germination, seedlings dive.
Propagation by cuttings. This method involves the use of a shoot, which is placed for an hour in a growth activator, then in peat. The seedling needs to be watered occasionally so that the cutting takes root.

Culture can be propagated by various methods without reducing its characteristics.

Main growing difficulties

When growing begonias, the following difficulties may arise:

brown spots appear on the leaves, this indicates excessive sunlight, which resulted in burns;
leaves curl - need to spray plants;
inflorescences fall off - excessive watering of the crop.

With improper care, very often the culture is exposed to diseases and does not give color, when such symptoms appear, it is necessary to reconsider the rules of care.Begonia is famous for its variety of varieties and unique flowers. Compliance with the rules of care will allow you to make various compositions and flower slides.