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Begonia ampelnaya - simplicity, beauty, accessibility

Begonia ampelnaya differs by the presence of long hanging stems, so it is well suited for landscaping of show-windows, balconies of houses, and also looks very beautiful in hanging vases. The shoots of this plant quickly reach a length of 30 or more centimeters, they are thickly covered with foliage. During the flowering of begonia, the ampel is covered with a large number of beautiful small flowers that are located on thin peduncles and can have a variety of colors.

Breeding begonias began a long time ago, leading in this area are France, Holland, Denmark, one of the most promising and beautiful varieties is begonia ampel.

Modern types of tuber begonia are divided into the following groups:

- large-flowered begonia, which has simple and double flowers, they are very large and some reach a diameter of 20 centimeters;

- medieval, which has flowers of medium size, about 10 centimeters;

- small-flowered, in this form rather small flowers, in diameter they reach about 5 centimeters;

- begonia ampel, it also has both simple and double flowers, which are very many, but they are small, about 4 centimeters in diameter.

Begonia ampel: cultivation

The very first thing you need to pay attention to when choosing a place for begonia is that it is very sensitive to light. In the sun, the plant feels uncomfortable and can even get burns, while in the shade it develops well and flourishes abundantly. But do not overdo it and plant this culture in a strongly shaded place. In this case, the plant stretches its shoots and may not bloom at all. Begonia loves light, but does not tolerate direct sun, based on these characteristics of its cultivation and it is worthwhile to choose a place for its planting. Also, begonia is a fragile enough plant, and from the wind, shoots can break, so it is necessary to protect it from this factor.

The plant is afraid of frosts, therefore it is necessary to plant it in the ground only after the onset of stable heat. In the autumn, when the colds come, to prolong the life of the plant it is necessary to cover it at night. If you grow begonia in pots, then for winter it is necessary to bring them into a warm room, and if in the open ground, then it is necessary to warm the tubers well. This can be done by pouring land on them. Also, this culture does not tolerate excess moisture, provoking rotting roots, so for the full development of begonia it is necessary to ensure good drainage.

To the plant pleased you with lush foliage and luxuriant flowering, it is necessary to work well, preparing a loose and fertile soil. Concentrate the soil with humus and peat, also add nitrophosphate and superphosphate.

Flowering begonia can last until October, at this time gradually stop its watering, and after the plant has faded, cut off the shoots. In order to have beautiful flowers, leave the two most developed shoots, and the others cut off.

Propagates, begonia ampel from seeds, as well as cuttings and division of tubers. The simplest and most effective is seed propagation. Sowing is carried out from December to February, and in the first year you can get a full flowering plant, as well as tubers for further reproduction.

Seed sowing is made directly on the surface of the substrate, they do not need to be closed. After that, the soil is sprayed and covered with glass. It is necessary to maintain a temperature of about 25 ° C. After you see the emergence of sprouts, the glass can be removed.

Often, spray crops that are under the glass, not worth it. It is necessary to carry out their ventilation, and after two weeks the plants feel well and without glass.

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