With these measures you can specifically encourage tuberous begonias in spring. In this way you accelerate the growth of the new shoots and ensure that the start of flowering is not delayed for too long.
How can I encourage tuberous begonias?
After overwintering, place the tuberous begonia in awarm and bright placeWatering Initially only water the plant a little. When the first leaves emerge, water more regularly and add liquid balcony flower fertilizer (€14.00 on Amazon) to the water every 14 days.
When is the right time to power up?
AroundMid-February you can start driving the tuberous begonia. The begonia tuber needs enough warmth to sprout. If you place the tuberous begonia in a suitable location, you can specifically drive this process forward. This way you can ensure that the flowering doesn't take too long.
Where can I grow tuberous begonias?
A warmwindow sillwith lots oflight is ideal for driving the tuber. After overwintering the tuberous begonia, make sure that the plant is not directly exposed to the blazing midday sun. This will be particularly important when the first leaves appear on the begonia.
What do I pay attention to when growing tuberous begonias?
Basically, you should first water the substrate slowly andwaterloggingdefinitelyavoid Tuberous begonias tend to rot quickly if there is too much moisture. First, just keep the soil from drying out. As soon as the first leaves have grown, you can add more water, as the tuberous begonia consumes more moisture as the growth phase begins.
When can I put out tuberous begonias after forcing?
Get used to itTake the plant outdoorsslowly and only put the tuberous begonia completely outdoors after the ice saints have finished. Since the plant is quite sensitive to frost, you must keep the tuberous begonia frost-free after planting. Otherwise, late night frost can cause serious damage to both the new shoots and the tuber. If you move the plant outside, first put the begonia outside for a few hours.
Tip
Dividing tuberous begonias in spring
Large specimens of tuberous begonias can easily be propagated by division in spring. The perfect time to divide the tuberous begonia is when the first small leaves emerge.
