Tips and tricks to do next if begonia has faded. Features of preparation for awakening

When the begonia has faded and only one green remains, the beginning flower growers begin to wonder how to care for begonia during this period and what to do with it so that it will bloom beautifully next year.

After budding the plant accumulates nutrients and goes into rest. During this period, no less important is the proper care of the flower. The article describes in detail what affects the duration of flowering; how to deal with withered buds; what are the differences in the subsequent care of tuber and non-tuberous variety. And also how to prepare it for flowering.

Flowering features

Many flower growers planted the crop at the end of February, so that at the end of April the first buds are formed, and in May the flowering begins.

Reference. With proper care, begonias are covered with flowers year-round.

When is it dissolved and for how long?

The duration of flowering is influenced by a number of factors:

• Sort Simple flowers bloom longer than large-flowered ones.
• The method of growing. When the culture is in open ground, flowering is limited by the time frame due to weather conditions. There are varieties of ever flowering begonias, which, after transplanting from garden to pot, are strewn with flowers until spring (you can read about recommendations for caring for annual and perennial begonia varieties here).
• Type of root system. Begonias are of two types: with normal and tuberous system. The first bloom almost the entire year. The second for the winter dig.

If the culture does not provide the necessary conditions and care, flowering will be brief or will not come at all (you can find out about why begonia does not bloom and how to achieve beautiful buds, but how to grow this plant healthy and beautiful, it is described here). When the plant is at rest, the possibility of flowering depends on when and how the awakening measures are taken correctly. Usually they do this in February, and by May the first flowers appear.

What happens during the blooming of the buds?

Begonias bloom brightly and abundantly. The flowers resemble peonies, roses and carnations. They are simple, terry, large and small.

Flowers are collected in axillary racemes that form on the tops of the shoots. Perianth consists of 2-5, and even 7-8 flowers.

For begonias peculiar to sex flowers. There are women with pistils, men with stamens. Some terry male inflorescences may not have stamens. On the back of the female colors there is a bulge from which the seed box is formed. Male flowers have nothing. On the signs of male flowers on the plant, as well as beautiful flowering varieties of begonias, read our material.

Important! If you remove female flowers from the moment of their formation, the culture will bloom longer and more intensely. The procedure is done if you do not need to collect the seeds.

The processes that occur with begonia during flowering:

1. Since the beginning of the awakening, forces and nutrients accumulate.
2. Buds are formed, reproductive organs are formed.
3. After the plant is ready for breeding, male flowers are blooming, then female ones.
4. If the pollination took place, male flowers fade. In the female mature seed boxes.

During this period, begonias need microelements and nutrients in large quantities. Requires more water, heat and sunlight.

What do with withered buds?

When the time of lush flowering passes, all faded buds tear down. They can be twisted or cut. Over time, the entire flowering part is removed. The procedure is carried out so that the plants accumulate nutrients for the next flowering. When the begonia fades away, such help is necessary for it to prepare for a state of rest. Culture gets rid of all the excess. Removal of dried flowers preserves the aesthetic and well-groomed appearance of the plant.

If you need to collect the seeds, leave a few healthy large fruits. The rest is removed. Boxes ripen in 20-25 days.

Home care after flowering

1. After removing the dried flowers, the begonia needs pruning. Cut the stem, leaving 5 centimeters. It is necessary for the culture to gain strength and get nutrients.

   Cutting of begonias is carried out with a sharp knife (how to cut begonia correctly?). You can not use garden shears, so as not to injure the plant.

2. In order to prevent decay and speed up the healing process, the cut sites are treated with wood ash.
3. After pruning from the end of October, reduce watering.
4. If the shoots reached 12 cm, they are stopped.
5. After the leaves turn yellow, they stop moistening until spring. Capacity with a plant put in a shaded place with a temperature regime of + 15-17 degrees.

What to do with the plant next?

What to do with a plant depends on the type of the root system (you can learn about the types of begonias and its root systems here).

Tuberous

If the begonia is tuberous, the roots are dug out to keep them until next year. Rules:

1. When the above-ground part is dry, the tubers are pulled out of the pot.
2. Remove all dried roots.
3. Inspect for rotting. If there are rotten roots, they are carefully cut with a sharp knife. Powdered with charcoal powder and dried.

To store the tubers are placed in an airtight container, lightly sprinkled with sawdust or wet sand. Planting material kept in a cold place until spring.

Watch the video about what to do with the tuberous begonia during the rest period:

Not a tuberous

In begonias with the usual root system, the flowering period lasts until spring. Plants are encouraged to rest.

To do this, take the following steps:

1. Stop feeding.
2. Reduce watering. The soil is moistened when it becomes completely dry.
3. Prune the plant. Unnecessary shoots are removed, the main ones are pruned, leaving 12-15 cm. The cut points are treated with coal powder.

Begonias need to ensure normal moisture levels. You can spray the air around the plant or install a pan with water. Put pebbles on the bottom of the tank and place the pot on top.

The flower is taken to a dark place. Bright light contributes to the resumption of flowering, and buds are laid with a short light day. The temperature in this period is reduced to + 10-15 degrees.

From the video you will learn what to do if not the tuberous begonia has faded:

Awakening

• In late February, the tuberous begonia is prepared for new flowering: the tubers are examined and placed in a warm, bright place. After the appearance of the germs of rhizome is placed in a pot.
• Begonias of non-tuberous varieties are simply transferred to a bright warm room and heavily watered. When the plant finally wakes up and goes into growth, it is fertilized. Make liquid mineral fertilizers for flowering plants.

Begonia needs care not only before budding. The end of flowering is the next stage in the cycle of plant care. On how the culture ends the current year, its state depends on the following. Begonias need to be looked after year-round, taking into account the peculiarities of different periods.

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