Begonia is an ever-flowering planting. Ever-flowering begonia: indoor cultivation

Currently, many varieties of ever-flowering begonias have been bred, including those that are resistant to the temperature conditions of the cool summer of the middle zone.

Such varieties cultivated as annuals growing them indoors, and then planting them outdoors in the spring when the threat of frost has passed.

In the autumn cold snap, the plants are harvested.

Well-preserved strong specimens, which will serve as a source of cuttings for the growth of the next summer season, are sent to a warm winter.

Alba- tall, up to 40 cm, spreading, with dark green foliage and white flowers, collected in groups of 12 pieces.
Kate Teikher- grows to a height of 40 cm, green leaves are bordered with red. Inflorescences are red, thirteen-flowered.
Carmen- medium-sized (25 cm) variety with very dark, purple-brown foliage and pink flowers grouped in six.
Othello- The 25 cm stems bear bright scarlet flowers that bloom in abundance.
Albert Martin- undersized (15 cm) variety, green leaves with a red border. Bright carmine-purple flowers are combined in inflorescences of nine pieces. Up to 55 flowers develop simultaneously on one plant.
Bella- short (19 cm), decorated with green leaves, bordered with red and dark pink nine-flowered inflorescences. 140 flowers can bloom at the same time.
Bicol- a low-growing (13 cm) variety with green foliage and white flowers with a pink border, collected in groups of four.

At the same time, even more numerous "ever-flowering" varieties are grown in room culture.

Home care

Lighting

A bright light is needed. The best lighting will be provided by windows facing east or southwest... On windows in northern directions, as well as in the season of short daylight hours, for "eternal bloom", additional lighting is needed - so that the light period is 16 hours a day. Shading may be required on the south and southeast side - especially during the height of summer.

Temperature

Best temperature range during the whole year- from 20 to 25 degrees.
How to keep the ever-flowering begonia in winter?

In winter need to be protected root system from hypothermia(for example, on a cold windowsill), and summer- to not allow overheating of stems and leaves.

If begonia semperflorence is kept in winter with a short daylight hours, you need to transfer it to rest mode- contain at a temperature of 12 to 15 degrees, but not lower in any way: temperature + 12 ° C is critical for an originally tropical plant.

Priming

The plant does not impose special requirements on the soil substrate: it must be slightly acidic, rather loose, nutritious, with good air and moisture permeability.

You can use prepared soil for begonias, or garden soil with a good dose of perlite or vermiculite, and also prepare a mixture of equal parts of leafy earth, humus and sand.

Landing

Container for landing maybe broad rather than deep(plant roots develop in the surface layer of the soil), with the obligatory drain hole... Since stagnation of water is extremely unfavorable, it is better to choose a porous material for the container - ceramics without a continuous layer of glaze.

At the bottom of the container must be placed drainage layer small pebbles or expanded clay, then a small hill is poured into soil, on top of which a predominantly horizontal root system is placed and the soil mixture is poured to the desired level, gradually compacting it.

In one container you can plant several plants close enough to each other - with a minimum feeding area of 10x10 cm for each.

Transfer

Transplanted as you grow: young specimens more often, mature - less often, up to replacing the transplant with a partial renewal of the surface layer of soil in the pot. In this case, as a rule, old plants lose their decorative effect and are replaced with young ones grown from cuttings.

Watering

Watered moderately, mainly in the morning or evening. The main goal in this case is to prevent neither drying out of the earth and root system, nor stagnation of moisture in the soil.

Between waterings soft, not cold water the soil should dry out a little.

If in winter this begonia is during the rest period, at a temperature of 12-15 degrees and a short daylight hours, the frequency of watering follows decrease.

Air humidity

It is necessary to maintain the atmosphere high humidity, similar to the "native" tropics, but direct spraying of the bush is not beneficial neither leaves nor flowers: appear on them dark spots.

Should spray water around begonias, or place wide vessels with water next to it, place the pot on a tray with moistened pebbles.

Top dressing

Feed the plant once a month a weak solution of mineral fertilizers with a slightly reduced nitrogen content. Potassium and phosphorus needed by flowering plants must be present in full.

If wintering of ever-flowering begonia is warm and light, top dressing don't stop.

Growth and pruning

This species does not grow taller than 40cm, but pruning- mainly after wintering - held: excessively elongated shoots are shortened, weak ones are removed.

With spring pruning, you can also prepare cuttings for vegetative propagation.

Bloom

Potentially, "semperflorence" is really capable of blooming always, with all its tropical forces showing new and new, double and simple, inflorescences of various shades, combinations and transitions: from white and pale cream to ultra-dark red (read about terry varieties).

The main guarantee of such a miraculous phenomenon is provided by constant light, moderate heat and moisture - both in the soil and in the air.

Withered inflorescences, like dried leaves, should be removed in a timely manner.

Reproduction

Ever-flowering begonia is propagated vegetatively - cuttings as well seeds.

It should be borne in mind that the varieties with simple colors completely retain all the signs during seed reproduction, and terry forms - lose.

Propagation by stem cuttings

Use spring and summer cuttings about 10 cm long, with 2-3 pairs of leaves. Sections are dried, the lower leaves are removed.

You can apply preliminary rooting of cuttings in water, treat the lower cuts with rooting stimulants, or immediately plant them in ordinary soil with an additional addition of sand.

The planting is covered with plastic wrap, kept warm (+ 22-25 ° C), ventilate and moisturize.

After the formation of the root system and the formation of new shoots (approximately within a month), cuttings are planted in separate containers with ordinary potting mix.

Seed propagation

This method is often used for growing seedlings in open ground, in an annual mode.

At the end of winter small seeds are placed on the surface of the soil mixture, sprayed with water, covered with plastic wrap, ventilated, kept at a temperature 22-25 ° C and good lighting.

Seedlings appear in 2-3 weeks.

After the formation two or three real leaves seedlings dive cautiously, reduce the temperature to 17-18 ° C and limit watering.

As they grow, they are seated. Flowering can begin as early as 12-20 weeks of age.

Signs of trouble

Leaves turn pale, shoots stretch out- the result of insufficient illumination, especially in winter. It is necessary to provide an optimal light regime, organize additional lighting during a short daylight hours.

The intensity of flowering decreases- excess of bright light and excessive humidity of the air. The plant needs shading and ventilation.

The edges of the leaves turn brown and dry- dry air and overheating. Limit exposure to direct sunlight and provide humidification.

Buds fall, flower buds dry- low air humidity. It is necessary to additionally moisten it.

Begonia drops flowers- this happens with a sharp change in temperature and humidity; can be observed in a recently acquired or suddenly displaced specimen - as a stress reaction that passes as it adapts to new conditions, if they meet the needs of the plant.

Leaves and stems turn black- usually in frozen specimens that are grown in open ground... They choose intact, strong bushes, transplant them into pots and transfer them to a warm room.

Diseases and pests of evergreen begonia

Leaving mistakes, first of all, stagnation or lack of moisture in the soil, weaken the plant and provoke its defeat powdery mildew... In this case, you need to optimize watering and process the begonia. fungicides.

Combination high humidity and low temperature leads to development root or leaf rot.

If the process has just begun, you should urgently optimize the temperature and humidity conditions and remove the damaged parts.

In case of severe damage, you will have to root cuttings cut from healthy shoots and keep them in appropriate conditions, and get rid of the rest of the plant.

Begonia can be attacked whitefly, thrips and scale insects... As a first measure, pest removal is used with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, or treatment with soapy water. The most effective pest repellent - systemic insecticides.

In a room with humidified air, where all year round Warm and light, the ever-flowering begonia (Begonia semperflorens) will live up to its promising botanical name, almost without stopping to form and unfold flower buds during all four seasons.

Very often, when begonia is mentioned, it comes to mind indoor plant grown in pots and planters. And we don't even think about how diverse begonia is. It can be root and tuberous, simple and terry, indoor and garden. And the richness of its colors never ceases to delight. Sometimes, looking at the chic flower beds, you don't even understand that all this beauty is created exclusively from amazing begonias. In ornamental gardening, tuberous begonia and ever-flowering begonia are most often used. We suggest paying attention to them.

Begonia (Begonia), a family of begonias, - beautifully blooming herbaceous plant, originally from the tropics. The number of its species of annuals and perennials is enormous. It can be a bush, ampelous or creeping plant. (You can find out more about ampelous begonia). Some begonias have very decorative leaves, while others have the main advantage - beautiful flowers... Their root system is different, there are rhizome, tuberous, with fibrous superficial roots. Although begonia has been cultivated as an ornamental culture for more than 200 years, scientists still have not reached unity in the taxonomy of this plant.

The stems and leaves of begonias are fleshy, juicy, like those of succulents. Most often, the leaves are asymmetric, have a beautiful color (green, dark red, streaked or speckled). Irregularly shaped unisexual flowers (male and female are present) are collected in a loose panicle. The fruit is a capsule with yellowish-orange seeds.

The most popular species among gardeners are tuberous begonia(Begonia tuberhybrida) and evergreen begonia(Begonia semperflorens).

Tuberous begonia is a perennial plant. This species combines many hybrid and varietal forms. It has a branching fleshy stem (up to 70 cm), pubescent leaves, shaped like a distorted heart with a serrated edge. The top of the leaf can be green or reddish, while the bottom is dark green. Flowers are simple, double, semi-double, shaped like a rose or camellia. Depending on the variety, the size of the flower ranges from 4 to 20 cm. In winter, during the dormant period, the tuber is dug up, then stored until spring in a cool room, covered with peat. They are used to decorate balconies and to create various flower beds. is not simple and is more suitable for experienced gardeners.

Tuberous begonia

But if we are talking about urban landscaping, then the ever-flowering begonia is in the lead. It is its varieties that create picturesque patterns in flower beds and in parks. She is loved by gardeners for its unpretentiousness and long flowering. Therefore, we will dwell on this particular view in more detail.

Ever-flowering begonia and its varieties

The species of ever-flowering begonia (semperflorence) also includes enough a large number of hybrid and varietal forms. It has a wonderful feature to please us with abundant flowering all summer, despite any weather conditions. Therefore, it was called "ever-flowering" or "ever-flowering". This species is perennial, but in our climate it is grown as an annual.

For the first time this kind of begonia was brought to Europe from Brazil in 1821 and fell in love for its unpretentiousness. Scientists-breeders immediately set about breeding various hybrid varieties. At present, their number has already exceeded 600. Thus, varieties with double flowers, dwarf forms, and new color shades have appeared. Currently, ever-flowering begonia is divided into two types:

Semperflorens typical - strongly branched, strong bush with smooth, shiny leaves and small flowers.
Gracilis is a bush with delicate shoots and small pubescent leaves, but with larger flowers.

Also, this type can be divided according to other criteria.

The color of the leaves is green-leaved (darker or lighter) and bronze-leaved (brownish or brownish-green).
Plant height - high (26-35 cm), medium (21-25 cm), dwarf (8-20 cm).
Flowers - in color, they can have different shades of red, pink, white, and in shape they are simple and double.

I would like to note some varieties of this wonderful plant.

Tall:

Volumia is a rounded bush with rich green leaves, resistant to heat and drought, the color is white, light pink, pink, scarlet, two-colored.
Baby Wing is a variety series with large, strong bushes, varieties have green and bronze leaf color, flowers are monochromatic and two-colored in various colors.

Ever-flowering tall begonia Baby Wing

Lotto is a large compact bush of ever-flowering begonia with emerald green leaves and simple flowers of various colors that are unusually large for this species.

Medium-sized:

Bada Boom is a dense compact bush with bronze leaves, distinguished by early flowering, flowers are simple white, pink and bright red.
Bada Bing - this plant has rich green leaves with a thinnest white border around the edge, and in the shape of the bush and color of flowers is very similar to its fellow Bada Boom.
Ambassador - this variety series with green leaves, along the edge of which runs the thinnest red stripe, flowers, like most begonias, white, pink, red, bi-colored, tolerant to weather conditions.

Begonia ever-flowering medium-sized Bada Boom
Begonia ever-flowering medium-sized Ambassador

Dwarf:

Queen is a green-leaved hybrid variety series with white, red, dark pink double flowers, resistant to weather conditions.
Cocktail is a very abundantly flowering undersized bush with red-brown leaves and white, red, pink simple flowers typical of begonias.
Ray is a low-growing hybrid, has increased resistance to bad weather, against the background of emerald green leaves look especially impressive snow-white flowers with a bright pink border.

This is just a small drop from a huge sea of interesting and beautiful varieties... Here is such a variety of ever-flowering begonia, you can see a photo of some specimens below.

Begonia ever-flowering Gritsalis
Begonia ever-flowering Senator Red

Reproduction methods

Ever-flowering begonia is grown from seeds or by cuttings.

Sow seeds for seedlings in February. Begonia, like petunia and lobelia, have very small seeds, so they should be mixed with river sand or sown on snow before sowing. The soil mixture is bought or prepared as usual, for seedlings (garden soil, sand and peat). Sowing is done superficially, the seeds are not deepened or sprinkled. Germinate under a transparent film, lid or glass. Watering by drip or through a pallet. A pick is carried out when a pair of the first true leaves appears. They are planted in the garden or on a flower bed in June. Although by nature it is a perennial, ever-flowering begonia grown from seeds blooms in the same summer.

It is much easier and more convenient to propagate begonias by cuttings. Cuttings can be leaf and stem.

To obtain cuttings, in the fall, an existing bush of ever-flowering begonia is transplanted into a pot and kept on a windowsill with moderate watering. It is advisable not to let them bloom so that they grow intensively. At the very beginning of March, we cut the cuttings with two or three internodes, but not more than 10 cm. Large leaves cut it in half, and dry the cutting lightly for 3 hours. Then we plant it in a prepared substrate from a mixture of peat and sand and tear it up with a transparent bag or PET bottle. Root at a temperature of about 25 degrees in a very bright place. Landless substrates such as perlite and vermiculite can also be used for rooting. Watering is moderate and careful, exclusively at the root. The cuttings will take root in about a month, then they can be transplanted into suitable small containers.

Propagation by leafy cuttings of ever-flowering begonia is best done in August. For this, healthy, mature leaves are selected and cut off with a stalk near the stem with a sharp knife. Then they are planted for rooting in the substrate under the film. Substrate and further care as with stem cuttings. After transplanting into the ground, the old leaf dies off, and the young ones begin to develop intensively.

Sometimes rooting is carried out in water. Most often, leafy cuttings are rooted in this way. To prevent decay, an activated carbon tablet should be added to the water.

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Necessary care

For your garden begonia to be beautiful and healthy, planting and caring for it must be correct.

Planting begonias in the garden should be carried out in early June, when they don't even remember about night frosts, because begonia is a tropical plant. Accordingly, the place for planting should be chosen light, but it is better not in the sun to avoid sunburn on the leaves. It is interesting that in the shade, plants with a bronze leaf color can change it to greenish, and in the bright sun it becomes rich burgundy. With strong shading, the plant stretches and blooms poorly.

Garden begonia prefers soil with neutral acidity (slightly acidic is allowed). The substrate should be light, nutritious and well-drained. Therefore, sand and humus should be added to heavy soil, and humus and soddy soil should be added to sandy soil. In places where the soil is embedded in the begonia, the roots will rot, in which case a small hill should be made to plant it.

Before planting, dig up the selected place well (about 20 cm), prepare the holes, water them well. Gently remove the plants from the pots along with the clod, taking care to minimize the trauma to the roots. Plant the seedlings in the hole 1 to 2 cm deeper than they grew in the pot. The distance between seedlings should be on average 15 cm. The larger the variety, the greater the distance between them. In flowerpots they are planted closer to each other.

The first week after planting and in dry hot weather, garden begonia requires abundant watering. Typically, the soil should always be moist, but not allowed to block. It is impossible to water the plant in the sun, as it will get burned leaves, for watering it is better to wait until dusk.

Like any plant, ever-flowering begonia should be fed. Moderation is important here, since with an excess of fertilizer, flowering will decrease. In the first weeks after planting, you can feed the seedlings with nitrogen fertilizers, and then once every two weeks with a complex fertilizer in a low concentration. Feeding is especially necessary after a sharp onset of hot weather or when the leaves are small and pale.

Most begonias shed dry flowers on their own, so you don't need to pick them off. For the correct formation of the bush, unnecessarily stretching shoots should be pruned.

Although begonia is ever-flowering in our area and is grown as an annual, remember that it is still a perennial plant. Therefore, with the onset of cold weather, transplant it into a pot and bring it into the house. In the future, it can be used for grafting or simply put on the windowsill and enjoy the incessant flowering.

Diseases and pests

If you provide the ever-flowering begonias with proper and regular care, then the risk of being attacked by pests or diseases is minimal. Most often, problems are provoked by improper care and adverse weather conditions.

Yellowing, drying of leaves and flower buds indicates excessively dry air, lack of light or moisture. Plant care should be changed.

Such fungal diseases as root infections, gray and leaf rot, affect the ever-flowering begonia, powdery mildew... In this case, you should tear off the damaged leaves, and then spray the plants with a solution of the fungicide.

Garden begonia is most often affected by insects in greenhouses and greenhouses. These can be thrips, aphids, whiteflies, root and leaf nematodes, and false scutes. Here, various insecticides will come to the rescue.

In order to avoid mass infection, it is advisable to separate the diseased plant from the rest.

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Begonia in landscape design

Unlike other species, ever-flowering begonia is quite unpretentious, therefore it is multifunctional in use.

Carpet mono-plantings of various varieties of begonias look very beautiful. This technique is often used in parks to create large flower beds with intricate patterns. Please note: ever-flowering begonia, photo of a wonderful monoclumba.

It fits wonderfully into the lower tier of various flower beds. Begonia is great as a low curb. Planted in flowerpots, it can adequately decorate the entrance area. It can be used in rocky hills.

The cineraria are very well emphasized by the cineraria of the seaside and dark-leaved begonia ever-flowering, the photo clearly illustrates this. Begonia is harmoniously combined with ageratum, coleus, marigolds. It is so versatile that it can be combined with many plants.

As you can see tropical beauty garden begonia is not whimsical at all. Growing it is not difficult. But how many positive emotions you will get by contemplating on your site these cute and delicate flowering bushes. And with the onset of cold weather, begonia will bloom in a pot on the windowsill all winter, prolonging your summer.

A wonderful plant with compact stems, round waxy leaves and small dense flowers is known to everyone, even if a person does not know its name. Ever-flowering begonia is found in landscaping everywhere - in parks, courtyards, on the streets.

This is due to the rare unpretentiousness of the flower and simple care. Gardeners have been decorating flower beds, using it as an annual since 1821. It has become so fond of it that it has been successfully grown in home flowerpots to decorate the interior at any time of the year.

Through the efforts of breeders, many varieties and hybrids have been bred, which grow equally well in the garden and in the house. Most hybrids bloom almost all year round, which is why begonias are called ever-flowering or always-flowering. More information about the popular representatives of the species "Ever-flowering begonia", photos and descriptions of which are proposed to be considered in the article.

Varieties of ever-flowering begonia

Tall varieties

The group includes hybrids, the stem length of which is 35 - 50 cm. The size and color of leaves and flowers is determined by the result of selection.

There are such varieties:

- leaf blades are dark with a reddish tint, white or pink flowers.
Lotto F1- differs in large, bright green leaves 6 cm in diameter and flowers of white, pale pink, raspberry or red color.

Attention! The symbol "F 1" characterizes the complexity of hybridization. Often, seeds harvested from such plants give unlike maternal properties. For their reproduction, it is better to use the vegetative method - cuttings.

Medium-sized representatives of begonias

They are characterized by a height of 20 - 25 cm, which allows them to be grown in pots with a diameter of 10 - 12 cm.

More often than others they are planted:

Ambassador F1 , under this name hybrids of seven shades of flowers have united.
includes several large-leaved varieties with flowers of five tones.

Low-growing or dwarf varieties

They grow up to a maximum of 20 cm, possess small leaves and a variety of flower colors. Briefly about such representatives:

Home care

Lighting

Despite its rare unpretentiousness, begonia always blooms at home prefers light partial shade because it suffers in the scorching sun. It burns the edges of the leaves of the plant, and the flowers dry out.

It is better to choose a windowsill from the northeast side of the house. This arrangement provides long-term shade in the afternoon. If the begonia is located on the southern windowsill, it needs to build a screen that will cover it from direct rays.

In a dark place, due to a lack of light, the stems stretch and become thin and fragile, the leaves and flowers turn pale, losing color saturation.

In order for begonia to bloom all year round, starting in autumn, additional illumination with fluorescent lamps will be needed. The total duration of natural and artificial lighting is 16 hours, otherwise the buds will not bloom.

Temperature and humidity

The genetic memory of begonias obliges to create an environment close to the place of origin - tropical forests. That is why the optimal warmth for her is + 20 - 25 0, in spring and summer.

In winter, it is important to maintain the temperature not lower than + 20 0, if flowering is necessary. If the plant rests in the cold season, it will need at least +15 0. Extremely low temperature + 12 0.

Ever-flowering begonia does not like heat, at + 30 0, it dries up if you do not maintain the necessary humidity.

Carefully! Optimum indicators are 50 - 60%, at low humidity the plant dries up, over 70% the tendency to decay of leaves and roots increases.

Watering and feeding

They differ in a number of features:

It is important to keep the potting medium moist. Do not expose the plant to extreme tests of drought and waterlogging. Re-irrigation is carried out when upper layer the soil has dried up by 1 - 1.5 cm;
Water should moisten the earthen ball completely and protrude into the pan. Excess moisture must be drained, otherwise the roots will rot;
Water only the soil, carefully lifting the leaves, brown spots appear on the plates from the water. This is why the above-ground part of the plant is never sprayed.

Fertilization depends on the season. If it is necessary for begonia to bloom all year round, then feeding is carried out every two weeks, using complex fertilizers for flowering indoor plants.

When the plant rests in winter without additional lighting, nutrients are not introduced until March until daylight hours increase to 12 hours. During this period, watering is required once a month.

Planting and transplanting

Usually, a soil substrate is used for indoor plants of a neutral or slightly acidic reaction, pH 5.5 - 6.5. The mixture can be made independently by combining garden soil and coarse sand in equal parts.

The pot is chosen wide and shallow, 15 - 20 cm high, because the roots of begonia are superficial. Drainage material is placed on the bottom of the container, in a layer of 2 - 4 cm, from stagnant water. The soil is poured and compacted 1 cm below the edge of the watering pot.

As it grows, the plant is transferred to a large bowl. This method is called transshipment. At the same time, the earthen lump is preserved, it is poured with an additional portion of soil.

Important! The transplant is accompanied by the removal of old leaves.

Trim technology

In the spring, when top dressing is applied, it is important to ensure that fertilizers do not contain many nitrogen compounds. From them, leaf growth is activated, damage to flowering.

V optimal conditions pruning of young plants is not required. As the bush grows, old, damaged leaves that have lost their decorative effect are eliminated. The work is carried out after transshipment or transplantation.

The ground part of the begonia is fragile, so you can't do without losses.

If flowering is not provided in winter, then during the dormant period, dry peduncles and the lower tier of leaves are cut off.

How to prune begonias and prepare them for winter

Opinions differ on this. Some advise leaving the bushes until spring as they have grown over the summer and autumn. Others suggest cutting off the entire ground part, like tuberous begonias and place the pot in a dark and cool place. Expose it to sunlight in March. Experience shows that both methods are acceptable, you just need to decide which one is more suitable for you.

See what an amateur florist advises:

Breeding features

Most often, two methods are used:

Vegetative propagation using green cuttings. The properties of the mother plant are guaranteed to be preserved;
Young ever-flowering begonia from seeds rarely matches the variety from which it was harvested. Flowering can be unpredictable.

Cuttings

Reproduction by cuttings is carried out in the summer, when young leaves are gaining strength. If begonia has wintered in a pot, the material is harvested in March.

Rooting method in both cases it is the same and is performed like this:

Using a sharp knife, cut off a leaf with a stem;
The upper part of the leaf blade is shortened by a third:
The cut of the shoot is dipped in powder or rooting gel, and placed in a peat-sandy substrate to a depth of 1 cm;
The planting is sprayed with water and covered with a transparent film or plastic bag;
Placed in a warm place with diffused light;
When young leaves appear, the plant is transplanted into dive cassettes or disposable cups.

Important! V flower pots begonia is transferred in a month and a half.

The subtleties of seed propagation

Growing begonia from seeds is easy if you know the features of the process.

Potting soil is best suited for sowing seedlings.
You will also need a box or other container, 5 - 7 cm high.
Begonia seeds are so tiny they are called dust-like seeds. To cope with them when sowing, it is necessary to mix with not big amount sand, then it is easier to distribute them evenly.
Sowing cannot be watered, otherwise the water will move the grains from their place.
The box is covered with glass so that a gap forms between the walls and the cover. The structure is placed under a slight slope so that the condensate flows down the box and does not fall on the sowing, otherwise the seeds will rot.
Sprouted seedlings dive at the two-leaf stage, and transplanted into pots with three or four germinated plates, without waiting for them to fully unfold.

Growing begonias from seeds is not as troublesome as it might seem at first glance. Observing simple rules, it is quite possible to get a successful result.

Diseases and pests

The main enemies are aphids and spider mite... At home, it is better to deal with them using folk methods, spray with an infusion of onion husks or chopped turnips. Spray once a week until signs of damage disappear.

Of the pathogens, those that cause:

Bacterial wilting, which manifests itself as black spots on the leaves;
If the plates are covered with a whitish coating, it means that powdery mildew has started;

1. Growing temperature: it is desirable to provide a difference in daily temperatures - from 16 ° С at night to 18 - 24 ° С during the day.

2. Lighting: direct sunlight can hit the plants in the evening and morning hours, develops well with artificial supplementary lighting.

3. Watering and humidity: regularly water with water at room temperature, drying only the top layer of the substrate a little between waterings, it is advisable to increase the air humidity with a room humidifier.

4. Pruning: Trim old yellowed leaves and remove wilted flowers.

5. Priming: loose, well-drained soil with low nutrient content.

6. Top dressing: mineral fertilizers for flowering plants throughout the year, once a month.

7. Reproduction: cuttings in spring and summer, rarely seeds.

Botanical name: Begonia semperflorens.

Family... Begonias.

Homeland of the plant. Cultural hybrid.

Description.home is undersized herbaceous perennial with shiny, juicy thick leaves bright green, dark green, reddish, burgundy or bronze, depending on the variety. Leaves arranged alternately, simple, wide, serrated at the edge, highly variable in texture, size and color depending on the variety. Blooms continuously as long as conditions are favorable, red, white or pink flowers, which are collected in small axillary inflorescences. There are variegated forms with white spots on the leaf blades, some species of this begonia have tomentose pubescence on the leaves of white or brown color.

Height... 15 - 30 cm.

2.Care for ever flowering begonia

2.1 Growing outdoors

Ever-flowering begonia is planted in open ground seedling method... Young plants are planted in the middle lane in the middle of May when the threat of the last spring frosts has passed. For disembarkation, they select a place protected from strong gusts of wind with shade from the sun in the daytime. This plant develops well and blooms under a slight shade. Not worth growing begonia in lowlands where water stagnates. Before planting, the earth is dug up and weeds are removed. If the soil is too heavy and clayey, then it is mixed with coarse river sand.

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Seedlings pre- tempered, taking it out periodically outside and leaving it there for several minutes, and then hours. 7 - 10 days later you can train plants to be outside during the day. A little humus or well-rotted cow or horse manure is placed in the planting holes. Between the holes keep distance 10 - 20 cm., depending on the specific variety of begonias.

Plants are planted in the ground slightly deepening sprouts about 2 - 3 cm... and tamp the soil around them, and then spill it well. Deepening allows flowers to grow additional roots on the shoots. Further care for flowers will consist in loosening, weeding, timely watering and feeding. Since this plant does not tolerate frost, the only way to preserve it is to transfer it indoors for the winter. In autumn the bushes are dug up and planted in pots, and then taken to the house... When moving to new plant conditions can shed buds, but with proper care they will soon bloom again.

2.2 Soil

Light, moderately fertile soil, well drained. The soil should be slightly sour or neutral pH in the range 5.5 to 6.5... The soil can be made independently by mixing the garden soil with humus, leafy and light turf soil. To improve drainage, perlite, vermiculite or coarse river sand are added to the mixture. To increase the nutrient content, you can mix small amount of organic matter in the form of well-rotted manure. The substrate should easily allow moisture and air to pass to the roots of the plant.

2.3. Reproduction, growing from seeds

Cutting begonia spend in the spring. Stem cuttings obtained as a result of formative pruning; segments of length are suitable for reproduction 7 - 10 cm with 3 - 4 internodes... The lower leaves are removed from the cuttings, and the upper ones are shortened by about 1/3 of the length to reduce moisture loss. The bases of the cuttings slightly dry outdoors for a few minutes and dusted with growth hormones. For rooting, a well-moistened soil is used, consisting of equal parts of peat and coarse-grained river sand. Cuttings are immersed in this soil to a depth of about 1 cm and placed at a slight angle to the soil surface.

Cover the container with seedlings plastic bag or a plastic cover to create a greenhouse effect and maintain an evenly high humidity level. The seedlings are visited in a warm place with a temperature of about 21 - 24 ° C without direct sunlight. The shelter is periodically removed, I remove condensation, ventilate the cuttings for several minutes a day and moisten them with a spray bottle with a fine spray.

The successful completion of the rooting process can be judged by the new, young leaves that have appeared - this will happen approximately in a month - one and a half... After the appearance of new shoots, pick young plants in separate small pots - about after 1.5 - 2 months after the emergence of new growth.

Growing from seeds difficult - the seeds of this begonia are very small and germinate slowly. When grown for seedlings the seeds are sown in January... Since at this time there is often cloudy weather and daylight hours are too short, they use artificial lighting... It is advisable to purchase pelleted seeds that are large in size at a flower shop.

Plants obtained from self-collected seeds can not inherit all the varietal attractiveness of the parents... For example, weak bushes with very small and inconspicuous flowers can grow. Seeds pre mixed with river sand- in this way it will be easier to distribute them over the surface of the earth. Sowing home flowers is carried out in the spring in a well-moistened substrate. It is not necessary to cover the seedlings with earth from above.

The container with seeds is placed in a warm, well protected from direct sunlight place with temperature 21 - 23 ° C and covered with transparent plastic or glass. A small gap is always left between the container and the shelter for air to enter. It is important to immediately remove the shelter from the moment the first shoots appear, otherwise the young plants will simply rot. Shoots can be seen already 2 - 3 weeks after sowing.

The first pick in separate containers carried out when each bush appears 2 - 3 real leaves... Small bushes after picking are better harden at a temperature of 18 - 20° C... The first top dressing spend about In 2 weeks after picking - the nutrient solution is diluted to half the dose recommended on the package. After another 2 weeks, seedlings re-dive in large enough containers. The first flowers appear on plants after 16 - 20 weeks after germination.

2.4 When it blooms

Continuously throughout the year... When grown outdoors, flowering begins almost immediately after planting - in May and is interrupted only with the onset of frost.

2.5 Growing at home, pruning

Growing begonia is not very difficult. In a timely manner remove wilted flowers, this encourages more new buds to appear. Cut off old leaves to keep neat appearance plants. Spend periodically pinching young shoots for better branching. All trimming is carried out only with the help of a sharply sharpened, sterile instrument. The wound surface left after trimming is sprinkled with crushed charcoal powder. Ever-flowering begonia is a rather "garbage flower" - you can often find fallen flowers under a bush.

Shouldn't change location a plant that blooms - in this case, the bushes can get rid of the buds. Take out the bushes outdoors in the warm season taking care of shelter from strong wind, rain, and direct sunlight. To any change in the conditions of detention, accustom the plants gradually. Take the flower home when nighttime temperatures will drop below 12° C... Do not place plant pots near heating systems during the winter months.

2.6. Transfer

Ever-flowering begonias grow well in tight pots, therefore, you should only change the size of the pot if necessary - for example, when the tips of the roots will look out of the drainage holes of the planter. The planting pot must have large drainage holes. The shape of the pot is selected wide and not very deep... Enough 1 - 2 transplants throughout the life of the plant. In most cases, it is easier to take cuttings of mature plants than replanting the whole plant. If the plant looks good and its condition does not cause concern, then instead of transplanting, you can use gentle handling... Such a procedure will become less traumatic for the flower, since it is transferred to a new place of residence along with the old clod of earth, without destroying it.

Before planting, the containers are placed on the bottom drainage layer in the form of broken brick, expanded clay or clay shards. Cover the drainage from above with a small layer of soil. Flower installed in the center of the container and simply sprinkle fresh substrate around the perimeter, lightly tamping the soil with your fingertips. During transplantation, special care must be taken when handling the plant - the stems and leaves of ever-flowering begonia are distinguished by increased fragility. Transplanted plants in a week keep in the shaded from direct sunlight location. Top dressing such flowers are brought up only after 3 - 4 weeks, since fresh soil already contains a large amount of nutrients, and the root system will be able to slightly tighten the wounds received during transplantation.

2.7 Temperature

Ideally, you need difference between day and night temperatures- then the flowering will be very abundant. Cool nights (16 ° C) should be combined with warm days (18 - 24 ° C)... There is no need to give the plant a dormant period during the winter months - it can be kept at normal room temperature throughout the year. With a decrease in temperature to 15 ° C in winter, ever-flowering begonia ceases to form buds. Do not expose these delicate bushes are exposed to temperature below 12° C... With the onset of strong summer heat, it is necessary to place the flower in the coolest room and increase the frequency of watering and the humidity of the air.

2.8 Watering ever-flowering begonias

Plants need constant moisture throughout the growing season, but tolerate small periods of drought as thick leaves help to minimize water loss in hot weather. In spring and summer dry the soil between waterings to a depth of 1 to 1.5 cm... In the fall, the frequency of watering can be reduced slightly. During the winter months, watering needs to be adjusted to the room temperature - the lower it is, the less often the plants need to be watered.

Watering must be abundant and the moisture should completely soak the earthen lump. Excess water from the sump is drained immediately after it appears. For irrigation use only well settled water at room temperature... Water droplets should not fall on the leaf blades - this may cause brownish spots on the surface. If possible, use bottom irrigation by immersing the begonia pot in a large container of water for a few minutes.

2.9 Diseases and pests

Waterlogging forces leaves turn yellow, also because of this, there may appear root rot. Begonia does not bloom with a shortage sunlight or gross errors in watering. When grown in direct sunlight buds this plant, like the tips of the leaves will dry out and burn... Plants become loose, stems brittle and the bushes pulled up with a lack of sunlight. Flowers with this cultivation can lose their bright, attractive color. With an excess amount of nitrogen in the soil, ever-flowering begonia will abundantly build up green mass to the detriment of flowering.

Edges of sheet plates become brown with the onset of too much heat. A sharp change in any conditions of detention leads to dropping buds... Exposure to direct sunlight on the leaf blades for a long period of time, especially when moisture remains on the leaves, leads to the appearance sunburn... Green leaves darken and turn almost black with extreme cold weather. Fungal diseases, for example, powdery mildew appear when grown in too cool and humid place with poor air circulation. Susceptible begonias ever flowering to bacterial leaf spot... Sometimes there is v tier mosaic- with this disease, the plants are not treated, but must be destroyed.

From pests most common mealybugs and thrips, sometimes aphids, nematodes and spider mites appear.

Insects are pests

Insect name	Signs of infection	Control measures
Mealybug	The surface of leaves and shoots is covered with fluffy, cotton-like white bloom. Plants lag behind in development	Folk remedies: spraying with soap and alcohol solution. Infusion of tobacco, garlic, cyclamen tubers, alcohol treatments, pharmaceutical tincture of calendula proved to be good. Chemicals : green soap solution, Actellik, Fitoverm.
Nematodes	The leaf blades turn yellow in places located between the veins, then turn brown, black. Eventually, the leaves fall off the plants. When the root system is damaged, the plant becomes weak and withers before our eyes for no apparent reason.	Traditional methods: destruction of infected plant parts, abundant watering hot water with a temperature of about 70 ° C, hot tub- immerse the pot in a large container of water at a temperature of 55 ° C for 20 minutes. Chemicals: anthelmintic agents.
Spider mite	Subtle spider webs on the leaves, yellowing and foliage falling off with extensive lesions. The surface of the leaf plates becomes dead and covered with small cracks. Plant development slows down.	Folk ways. Plants can be rinsed in the shower and left in the bathroom in a humid atmosphere for half an hour. Irradiation ultraviolet lamp every week for 2 minutes. Chemicals based on pyrethrum, sulfur powders, Fitoverm, Actellik.
Aphid	Sticky droplets appear on the leaf plates, the leaf plates curl and deform, delicate buds and young leaves wither. Insect colonies can be seen on the tops of the shoots, on the buds or on the underside of the leaf plates. The flowers of aphid-infested plants may become deformed.	Folk ways: infusion of nettle, decoction of rhubarb leaves, wormwood, soap solution, infusion of tobacco and dandelion, onions, marigolds, yarrow, tansy, dusting with forest ash. Chemicals: Sulfur powders, treatment with green potash soap of green mass without getting into the ground, Decis, Aktellik, Fitoverm.
Thrips	The appearance of yellow spots on the leaf blades, small brown dots can be observed on the underside of the leaves. When spread, the pests cause the leaves to turn yellow, dry and fall off.	Folk ways... Increase the humidity of the air, wipe the surface of the leaves with soapy water to reduce the number of pests. Preparations based on pyrethrum - 2-fold treatment with an interval of 7 - 10 days, spraying with tobacco infusion, infusion of yarrow or Persian chamomile, decoction of cyclamen tubers. Chemicals: dusting with sulfur powders, the use of anabazine - sulfate in a soapy solution.

2.10 Top dressing

Constant throughout the year, monthly, fertilizers for flowering plants with a high content phosphorus at half concentration. Fertilizers are applied immediately after heavy watering, in soil well-saturated with water. If the nutrient solution in the dry substrate gets on the root system, it can cause burns. If the bushes in the fall are transferred to a dormant period, reducing watering and lowering the temperature of the content, then feeding stops... In this case, it will be necessary to resume fertilization in the spring, with the first signs of new growth.

2.11 Lighting

Provide these plants enough light all year round. Plants tolerate partial shade, but with a lack of light, there is no flowering. Flowers can be sunbathing in the daytime and evening hours, in spring and summer, on hot days, shading should be organized. Ever-flowering begonias belong to long daylight plants and for prosperity they need daylight hours long at least 14 - 16 hours... Fortunately, they grow well under fluorescent or phytolamps and can be successfully used on autumn and winter days. artificial lighting... When keeping outdoors during the summer, place it in the shade from hot, direct sunlight. As a location for this flower, a window overlooking northwest or north-east facing.

2.12 Spraying

Indoor begonias will not feel comfortable in the dry air of heated rooms in winter period... Keep them away from drafts- take flowers to another room when ventilating in winter. If the air humidity drops below 50%, place the begonia on pallet with wet pebbles or use room humidifier ... Make sure that the water level in the pan always remains below the bottom of the pot. Spray plant not desirable- The ingress of moisture droplets on the buds can drastically reduce their attractiveness, as it leads to the appearance of ugly brownish spots on the petals.

In addition, if droplets of moisture remain on the plant after dark, this will contribute to the occurrence of rot. Spraying tap water leads to the appearance of an ugly whitish coating on glossy leaf blades. It is desirable to provide the ever-flowering begonias well ventilated area with sufficient air circulation.

2.13 Intended use

Classic decorative flowering plant that looks beautiful all year round and is easy to grow. Due to its unpretentiousness to the conditions of existence, this plant is currently grown not only as an indoor plant, but is also widely used. in urban landscaping... When growing outdoors this plant is used as an annual because it does not tolerate frost.

2.14 Note

Begonia is capable of purify indoor air from harmful impurities. With age, these plants may lose their former attractiveness and flowering will be less abundant - replace old specimens with young plants obtained using cuttings.

2.15 Hydroponics

Ne suitable for hydroponic cultivation, as fallen flowers and leaves clog the nutrient solution.

3. Varieties:

3.1 ever-flowering terry begonia

This species is distinguished by large and lush flowers with a large number of petals. During the flowering period, the flowers can almost completely cover the leaves of the plant. There are flowers in shades of white, red, salmon, yellow and pink.

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These varieties are slightly higher - up to 35 cm. The Lotto Scarlet variety is especially attractive. The plant produces bright red flowers that contrast well against the dark green background of the leaves. And the glossy surface of greenery distinguishes it from other types.

Ever-flowering begonia can also be bred at home - the main rule of care is that you need to create conditions as close as possible to natural ones. And for this it is important not to lose sight of the fact that the plant is of tropical origin. Therefore, special attention is paid to temperature, lighting and watering.

The soil

For planting, you can purchase special soil for begonias. Or you can make a mixture yourself. For this they take peat, coarse sand and leafy soil. The ratio of the components can be different, for example:

2 parts of peat;
2 pieces of leafy land;
1 part sand.

3 pieces of leafy land;
1 part sand;
1 part peat;
1 part humus.

HELPFUL ADVICE

You can add 2-3 handfuls of finely chopped charcoal to the soil. It is mixed and evenly distributed throughout the volume.

Begonia ever-flowering Baby-Wing-Pink

Planting and choosing a pot

The pot can be chosen from any common material - clay, ceramic, or a fairly thick, durable plastic. In this case, the container should stand firmly on the surface and not turn over under the weight of flowers. As for the dimensions, it is preferable to choose a container with the following parameters:

diameter 25-30 cm;
height 30-40 cm.

The landing technology is as follows:

A drainage layer must be laid on the bottom. It can be expanded clay or small stones. The layer reaches a third of the height.
Next, lay the main soil. It should not reach the top edge by 3-4 cm.
After that, a small hole is made and the layering is planted. If the plant is propagated by seeds, the technology looks different (for more details, see the section "Reproduction of ever-flowering begonia").
After that, watered abundantly - the soil should become noticeably moist, but not too wet.
The pot must be placed on a pallet. If the air in the apartment is too dry, wet stones or a damp cloth are placed in it.

NOTE

Each spring, the plant is transplanted into a larger container (4-5 cm). The soil is laid in the same way (drainage layer and soil layer) as in the previous pot. In this case, it is advisable to transplant with a lump so as not to disturb the roots.

Fertilizers

One of the basic rules for caring for ever flowering begonia is timely fertilization. Basically, mineral dressings are used (especially for begonias or universal for indoor plants). The mixture is diluted with water in accordance with the instructions. The introduction is carried out in the following mode:

During the period of active growth (spring-summer) 2 times a month.
From mid-autumn and in winter - once a month (or every 1.5 months).

Organic fertilizers can also be used. The introduction of such dressings is of particular importance in cases where the leafy land is rather poor. If, during the spring transplant, soil rich in humus was picked up, it is not worth adding organic matter additionally.

Temperature and illumination

Like other types of begonias, an ever-flowering plant needs a fairly bright, but at the same time diffused lighting. This means that the flower will not tolerate direct sunlight. Therefore, when placing the pot, it is better to pay attention to the following nuances:

It is placed on the west or east window.
And if you have to keep it on the south side, the pot is placed a little further than the window.
You can also create a light shade with curtains or larger, bushy plants.
North windows are undesirable - if there is no other choice, additional artificial lighting... Its duration should coincide with daylight hours.

Moreover, in the summer, you need to carefully monitor how the flowers develop. If they start to fade, the plant does not give many ovaries, and the leaves become weak, the pot should be moved closer to the open rays.

The optimum temperature for the development of ever-flowering begonia is not lower than 20-22 o C. The plant can withstand higher temperatures provided that the air is humidified every day. Lowering the temperature below 17-18 o C is extremely undesirable - the flower can get sick.

NOTE

It is not allowed to place the pot next to heating devices. In winter, the temperature should be about 18-20 ° C - this is necessary to ensure the physiological dormancy of the flower.

Watering and humidifying the air

For the plant, you need to ensure the optimal level of watering. There are two modes:

Summer watering occurs daily or 4-5 times a week.
In winter it is reduced to 2-3 times a week.

The amount of liquid and the frequency of watering are determined by the condition of the soil. The surface should be moderately damp. Dry or waterlogged soil is not allowed.

When caring for ever-flowering begonia, it is important to know how to provide enough humid air at home. In addition to spraying liquid from a spray bottle in particularly dry conditions, you can also use the following methods:

Damp cloth or damp stones next to the plant pot (in the pallet).
A small saucer of water on the windowsill.
Humidifier.

NOTE

Spraying water from a spray bottle must be done carefully. It is better to take care that water does not get on flowers and greens - in summer this can lead to burns.

Begonia ever-flowering Lotto Scarlet

Reproduction of ever-flowering begonia

There are 2 main ways of propagation of ever-flowering begonias: This houseplant can be grown from seeds or from cuttings.

Seeds

This method requires certain labor costs and, in general, it looks more troublesome than cuttings. On the other hand, the gardener gains invaluable experience in plant cultivation. In addition, you can grow many begonias at once, from which you can create a wonderful flower garden in an apartment or in a country house.

The breeding technology looks like this:

The process begins already in January (before the beginning of February) - after all, by the spring you need to get ready-made seedlings and distribute them in pots. However, you can plant seeds later - they will bloom, but only in the fall.
The seeds are usually immediately mixed with a little sand: they are quite small and can be blown away by the wind.
Typically, seeds are grown in boxes. You can choose a container from any materials, while it should not be too deep (10-12 cm in height is enough).
The soil is prepared in advance according to the scheme described above. You can also use peat tablets. Immediately before planting, the soil is watered abundantly - it should become noticeably moist.
Then the seeds are spread over the surface. It is not worth filling them up - you can only distribute a handful of soil over the entire surface.
Then you need to wait a few hours and cover the box with glass, and put paper on top. The temperature should be about 21-23 o C.
Seedlings appear after 2 weeks. At this time, the glass is removed, and the box is removed to a cooler place (18-19 o C).
After the appearance of 3-4 leaves, a pick is carried out. At the same time, the first mineral fertilizers... It is important that nitrogen and potassium are present in them - otherwise begonia will grow much more slowly.

NOTE

Seedlings need constant watering. Before the first shoots appear, the soil can be moistened with a spray bottle. And when 1-2 leaves appear - water as usual.

Ever-flowering begonia Inferno

Cuttings

This is an easier way to reproduce ever-flowering begonias. The cuttings are selected in March (if the plant is grown at home). And when it comes to flowers growing in the open field, cuttings are selected in the second half of summer. The instruction is quite simple:

You can take any healthy cutting by cutting it off with a sharp knife (10-12 cm).
All young leaves are cut off.
Place the cutting in wet sand. It can be placed in ordinary soil, but the top layer must be composed of wet sand.
The container is covered with polyethylene or glass. Be sure to leave a gap for ventilation (you can make several holes in the bag).
In the future, the technology will be approximately the same as in the case of seeds. After 3-4 leaves appear, the plant can be placed in the main container.

How to protect a plant from diseases and pests

At home, caring for ever-flowering begonia requires compulsory compliance with the requirements for watering, feeding, lighting and temperature. At the same time, it is advisable for a gardener to always monitor his favorites, since external signs of violations can indicate the development of a particular disease.

The most common developmental disorders associated with improper conditions of detention and infectious pathogens include the following.

outward sign	cause	solution
leaves dry at the edges, begin to curl	dry and hot air	rearrange to a cooler place, periodically humidify the air
leaves fall off or turn yellow and wither	too cold	rearrange to a warmer place
foliage wilted	polluted air or lack of moisture	take the pot to another room, water abundantly (if the ground is dry)
leaves grow small, flowers do not form or flowering occurs rarely	lack of fertilizer	fertilize the soil with organic or mineral fertilizing
leaves fade, cobweb found	spider mite activity	use an insecticide or infusion of onions (more details below)
powdery coating with greenish and brown tints	gray mold fungus activity	spray with fungicide (benomyl) according to the instructions and place the pot in a dry, cooler place
white spots of a powdery consistency	powdery mildew activity
the roots turn black and rot	black root rot fungus activity	stop watering, spray with fungicide, remove to a drier place
rot on the surface of leaves and flowers	waterlogging	reduce watering, prevent moisture from spraying on the begonia itself
leaves are deformed, yellow spots appear on the surface	activity of the cucumber mosaic virus	destroy the flower, disinfect the pot, replace the soil
the leaves have lost color, on the roots you can see influxes	nematode activity	destroy the flower, disinfect the pot, replace the soil

As for the pests of royal begonia, the most dangerous are:

A spider mite is a round insect, bright red in color, less than 1 mm long. They look like numerous bright dots along the surface of the leaf and stems. Leaves cobwebs throughout the plant.
Aphids have different colors (green, gray, brown), the shape of the body is rounded, 2-3 mm long. They look like numerous gray dots.

You need to deal with them immediately after detection. For this, special insecticides are used, which can be purchased at a specialized store:

thiophos;
karbofos;
actellik;
neoron;
fitoverm;
fufanon.

They act clearly according to the instructions. You can also use a home remedy based on regular onions (with brown hulls):

Chop the onion very finely or pass it through a meat grinder.
Take a full teaspoon (half a tablespoon) and infuse for 1 week in a liter of water.
Strain and spray the foliage and stems until the insects are completely destroyed.

PREVENTION TIP

The foliage and especially the stems of the plant that are hidden under the bush must be carefully examined for the presence of these pests and other lesions. The sooner you start dealing with them, the higher your chances of success.

Thus, you can enjoy bright colors all year round at home. Different varieties ever-flowering begonias give beautiful flowers of cheerful shades. And if you make a little effort, the plant will surely thank you: it will delight you both in sunny summer and gloomy in autumn.

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