The main pruning seasons for Begonia are spring and summer. Pruning is done before the plants sprout in spring. The tops of last year’s branches are cut off, and the remaining parts are used to promote branch growth and increase the number of flowers. ;

In addition, attention must be paid to pruning overly dense branches and weak branches in a timely manner to promote ventilation and light. Carry out secondary pruning before flowering in summer, mainly to trim the plant shape and cut off the young fruits.

Weeping Begonia needs to be heavily pruned in winter, and then the newly grown branches need to be topping in the following spring, leaving more than ten centimeters to promote top branching, which is the round Preparing for flowering.

Put off all other branches. In early summer of June, the branches that have grown after the first pruning are pruned a second time to remove the inflorescences to promote the growth of axillary buds and turn them into secondary flowering branches. After that, prune the first-degree flowers in July and the third-degree flowers will sprout. Similarly, in August, the second-degree flowers will bloom and sprout fourth-degree flowers.

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Ornamental value

The tree has various shapes, lush leaves and flowers, rich and delicate, and can be planted on the ground to decorate the garden. It can be planted on both sides of the entrance hall, or around the pavilion, on the edge of the jungle, or on the waterfront; if it is used as the main tree species among the flower bushes, with spring flower shrubs planted underneath, and then with evergreen trees as the background, it will be especially graceful. Colorful and beautiful.

It is also unique if it is planted in groups on the edge of lawns, waterside and lakeside, or planted in rows or clusters on both sides of the park trail. Begonia not only has gorgeous flowers, but its fruits are also impressive. When the fruits mature in autumn, the red and yellow trees will be reflected high among the branches.

At the end of winter and the beginning of spring, there are several crabapples in the garden covered with small red fruits, which not only add color to the winter scenery of the garden, but also provide good feed for attracting birds in winter. Begonia has strong resistance to sulfur dioxide, so it is suitable for urban street green spaces and greening of factories and mining areas.