Terry begonia flower at home

Among all the variety of indoor plants, terry begonia stands alone. It has been attracting human attention for several centuries. The varied color and foliage combinations are very attractive. Terry varieties deserve special attention.

Description of the flower

The genus Begonia unites almost 1600 species, 125 species and various variants of hybrids and varieties are used in indoor and landscape floriculture. The list of begonia varieties is very large, which indicates the popularity of the plant and its biological plasticity.

The queen of home flowers

Terry begonia is a small shrub with a lot of foliage. Asymmetrical begonia leaves can be whole or split. The edge of the leaf blade is wavy or serrated. Their color is diverse, sometimes foliage is not inferior in decorativeness to flowers.

Variety of leaves

Large double female flowers are collected in inflorescences. Also on the inflorescences there are small inconspicuous male flowers. There are a great many colors of begonias flowers. Bright white, red, orange, coral, pink, yellow flowers delight with their beauty all summer long. And the ever-flowering terry begonia continues to bloom until the beginning of winter.

Different color of flowers

Popular varieties

Terry begonia varieties are divided into two large groups:

• bush begonia. It is used for decorative purposes, when landscaping open areas;
• tuberous begonia is the best option for indoor floriculture.

In domestic ornamental gardening, it is customary to distinguish the following types of begonias:

• deciduous decorative;
• decorative flowering.

Foliage of unusual bright colors is characteristic of decorative foliage varieties. Flowers against the background of enchanting leaves are almost invisible. Such begonias are used for landscaping, creating the structure of the garden.

The largest number of terry begonias among the last three varieties. Below, in more detail about some of them.

Fragrant begonia

The flowers of this series are characterized by a pleasant delicate aroma and corrugated lush flowers. There are several color options:

Red Glory - The bright red flowers of this variety are always visible from afar.

Red Glory

Sunrise with orange flavor and color. They attract butterflies and bees, which enliven the space of the garden.

Sunrise

White Angelica is a white terry begonia. The flowers look like white-pink foam.

White Angelica

Fringed begonia

The flowers are similar in double edges with large, lush carnations. There are many varieties: salmon, orange, red fringed.

Fringed species

Ampel begonia

A popular group of varieties ideal for vertical landscaping. A distinctive feature is long hanging stems. Flowers from simple to double, various color variations are noteworthy.

Ampel variety

Fiona

Delicate transparent pink flowers with double petals. Looks great in the garden. The buds are not prone to fading. There is a variety with light orange flowers. She has dark green large leaves. There are annual and ever-flowering subspecies.

Fiona variety

Quinn

Perennial begonia. The best option for large flowerpots and rooms.The variety has half-open flowers of red, white, pink, orange colors.

Variety Queen

Yellow

Designed to create accents. It looks like the sun has fallen into the garden. Large double flowers of a bright yellow color and dark green medium-sized leaves are pleasing to the eye. Grown in spacious pots.

Yellow variety

Fire coral

An annual variety with strongly double flowers. Buds with orange-coral-scarlet transitions. The effect of a fiery flower is created.

Fire Coral variety

How to provide proper care at home

Loose, nutritious soil with a slightly acidic reaction (pH 5.5-6.5) is suitable for transplanting. Such a substrate can be purchased at the store, or you can make it yourself.

The approximate composition of the soil for begonias:

• leaf land - 2 parts;
• calcined river sand - 1 part;
• humus - 1 part;
• peat - 1 part.

Terry begonias especially need feeding in the spring and summer. When plants are actively gaining green mass, they need nitrogen, during the formation of buds and flowering - in potassium and phosphorus. The frequency of feeding is 1-2 times a month.

How to plant in a pot correctly

A pot for begonia is better to choose a simple clay pot without glaze. Due to the porous structure of the walls of such a pot, air passes to the roots of the plant and prevents soil acidification.

The best time for transplanting is early spring. The pot can be left the same or changed to a larger one. Shrub begonias are transplanted once every two years, tuberous begonias - annually after the end of the dormant period. The plant needs renewal by rooting cuttings every few years.

Landing procedure:

1. Gently remove the roots with a clod of earth from the pot.
2. Shake off most of the old substrate.
3. Examine the roots and remove the old, rotten, too long.
4. Put a layer of drainage on the bottom of the pot, then a thin layer of fresh soil.
5. Place plant roots in a new pot and cover with soil.
6. It is imperative to water the flower so that the soil fits snugly against the roots.

Rules for watering and maintaining humidity

The hotter it is outside the window, the more abundantly the begonias should be watered. In summer, at least twice a week. To avoid stagnant moisture, it is worth providing the flowers with high-quality drainage. In autumn, the frequency and abundance of watering is gradually reduced. In winter, during the period of stopping the growing season, the plant needs three waterings per month, but do not forget to control the moisture content of the soil, otherwise the flower will die.

Begonias are demanding on air humidity, but water droplets from a spray bottle on leaves will cause brown spots. Therefore, humidifying the air, you do not need to spray on begonias. You can put flower pots on a pallet with damp expanded clay.

Temperature and lighting

In the summer months, begonia is kept at room temperature, that is, at 22-25 ° C. The plant can hardly tolerate warmer air. In winter, a temperature of 15 ° C will be optimal for unfading varieties.

Begonias prefer fresh air. It is necessary to ventilate the room where they are more often. It is worth placing the pot with the plant in a bright place, where there are no drafts and direct sunlight.

Common Disease and Pest Problems and How to Eliminate Them

Problems with pests and diseases in domestic plants appear when they do not receive sufficient care or the conditions for their cultivation are disturbed.

The main troubles that the owners of begonias may face are reflected in the table:

Recommendations for breeding at home

The simplest and most accessible is vegetative propagation. Begonia is propagated by cuttings and parts of a tuber.

Propagation by cuttings

In this way, you can quickly propagate any begonia.

They act like this:

1. In early spring, with a sharp knife, cuttings about 10 cm long are cut from the plant.
2. Lower leaves are removed
3. The cuttings are placed in water until the roots appear or, after being treated with a root, in the ground.
4. In the water, the roots will appear in seven days, in the soil in a month and a half.

Tuber propagation

In this way, only tuberous begonias are propagated.

Procedure:

1. Choose a healthy tuber with 4-7 buds.
2. Cut the tuber so that the buds are evenly distributed between the segments.
3. Let the slices dry.
4. Treat with fungicide.
5. Place the tuber parts on damp gauze or substrate.
6. When roots appear on the convex part of the tuber, you can plant it.
7. When planting, deepen only the convex part. Do not sprinkle the upper part with soil until sprouts appear.

Bright flowers of various colors in winter will decorate the house, and in summer - a terrace, balcony or summer cottage.