Gardeners like begonias for their ease of growing and beautiful color.Begonias are a great addition to your garden, whether you want a new houseplant or something else.8-15 inches (20-38 cm) tall and equally as wide is what begonias grow.They are worth the effort despite being annuals that need yearly replanting.
Step 1: You can plant a type of begonia.
There are two types of begonias, those grown from seeds and those from tubers/bulbs.Bulb begonias are larger and easier to grow than the seed-starting ones.Shades of pink, white, purple, yellow, and red can be found in both varieties.Bulb and seed begonias are annuals and can be replanted in later years.It is recommended that you head to your local nursery to pick up a small potted begonia because it is difficult to grow from seeds or bulbs.Perennial begonias are rare in rare opportunities.You can start begonias from the ground.
Step 2: Pick a location.
There are many flowers that can be grown indoors and outdoors.The perfect addition to your houseplant collection, they like light or dappled shade.If you want to plant begonias in a pot, you should choose a window location.They can be placed on a shaded porch, which gets a lot of sunlight.If you are planting them in the garden, place them under other larger plants or on the northern side.Don't place begonias in direct sunlight because they can handle partial sun.Red-leaved begonias are better at handling heat.Begonias will not grow properly if the shade is too dense.An area with indirect sunlight and partial shade is what you should choose.If you don't have enough window space for potted begonias, you'll need to use a fluorescent lamp.
Step 3: Prepare your soil.
Begonias grow better in soil-free garden mix than they do in typical dirt, so don't prepare soil at all.Prepare a mixture of 23 moss and soil-free mixture.Peat moss mixture easily provides acidic, well-draining environments for begonias.Peat moss and organic matter should be incorporated into the soil to provide the best environment for begonias.Before planting begonias, soak the moss in boiling water and allow it to cool.If you want to give your begonias more nutrition, you can use a 20-20-20 liquidfertilizer on your soil/soil mixture.
Step 4: You should know when to plant.
Begonias don't grow back each year.You will have to replant them every year.If you want to plant begonias after the last frost of winter, you should wait at least one week.If nothing else, plant them in a pot indoors and then transplant them outdoors when the weather warms up.
Step 5: Prepare the garden plot.
If you want to cover the root ball of a potted plant, dig a hole a few inches deep for seeds and bulbs.If begonias are going to be placed in raised beds or pots, they should be given a container that is slightly larger than their root ball.If you want to plant begonias close to other plants in your garden or near the edge of your pot/bed, feel free to.
Step 6: Begonias can be planted.
Put the bulbs, seeds, or transplant in the hole you dug.The begonia plant should be placed in its own hole.The root ball, bulb, or seeds should be covered with a few inches of soil/potting mixture.Before planting a small begonia plant, break apart the root ball and place it in the hole.
Step 7: Water the plant.
In order to avoid transplant shock, most plants need a bit of extra watering after being planted.Give your begonias a lot of water to keep the soil moist.The flowers will need to be watered every few days, either manually or with a sprinkler system.Keep the soil moist and not wet because begonias don't like heavy watering.If it rains a lot in your area, you may have to move your begonias to a porch or indoors.Water at the base of the plant rather than on the leaves.Don't mist your begonias.
Step 8: The garden plot should be maintained.
You won't have to deal with weeds if you plant your begonias in a pot on your porch or indoors.If your plants are in an outdoor garden, you should check for weeds every few days.Add a 20-20-20 liquidfertilizer about once a month, or mix in a bit of compost and peat moss for added nutrition.If you would like, you can mulch your garden to trap water and prevent weeds from growing.
Step 9: Deadhead the begonias.
The flowers on the begonia plant will begin to brown and die over time.You should beheading at this point.This involves removing the dead flower head to promote new growth and divert resources from other parts of the plant.Remove all the dead buds at the end of the season.The flower buds that are already dead can be saved for the next growing season, but the rest of the plant's nutrition will be stored in the bulb.
Step 10: Plants should be protected from pests.
Even though outdoor plants are always at risk for abuse from nature, indoor plants can become pest-ridden as well.Put eggshells around the base of the plant to keep it safe from slugs and snails.A spray bottle full of rubbing alcohol can be used to kill mealy bugs in indoor plants.A mild pesticide can be used to eradicate pests.If you want advice on the best method for your begonias, talk to a local nursery worker.
Step 11: Pick begonias.
Begonias aren't typically used in floral arrangements because they lack long stems, but you can pick the flowers for decorative uses.If you want to avoid taking too much of the stem with the flower, pinch it from the top.As they should grow back after several days, you can pick as many as you like.
Step 12: The plants should be protected from the cold.
If your plants don't die when it gets cold outside, you can bring them indoors.This only works for potted plants outdoors.The pots should be placed in a window that gets a lot of sunlight.The begonias will have lots of leaves for the first couple of weeks.After acclimating to their new environment, they should be good.
Step 13: The bulbs should be saved.
You can save the bulbs from your begonias at the end of the year to replant in the spring.Pull the leaves from the bulb when the plant is completely brown.For 4-7 days, put the bulb on a grate or screen in a dry area.They can be put away when they are completely dry.When the bulbs are ready to be replanted in the spring, they should be placed in a cardboard box full of dry moss.