Among all the types of begonias, the begonia Elatio is especially notable. This flower is deservedly loved by gardeners for their spectacular appearance, the splendor of flowering at any time of the year and the variety of color palettes.
Begonia Elatior well takes root in the garden and is suitable for growing at home. It is quite unpretentious, but still care and breeding plants have their own characteristics. The article will describe in detail about them and offer to get acquainted with the photo of the flower. You can also watch a useful video on this topic.
Description and origin
This species was bred by crossing the Socotransky and tuberous begonias. Because of this, he acquired such a memorable look and variety of shades of flowers.
Latin variety name - Begonia elatior. It is also called winter begonia because it can bloom in the cold season. Externally, this bush, reaching a height of 40 centimeters. It has lush inflorescences of a wide range of colors, juicy fleshy stems, and the leaves are glossy, green, carved with jagged edges, shaped like a heart. From above their shade is bright, and the lower part has a pale green tone.
During the flowering period, the bush is covered with inflorescences on thin peduncles, which stand out favorably against the background of dark leaves. Flowering usually begins in the fall and lasts six months. The flowers are large, up to 2-3 cm in diameter.
Varieties of plants and photos of varieties
The hybrid is divided into several types depending on the height: short (up to 25 cm), medium tall (up to 30 cm) and tall (up to 40 cm). Consider the most popular types.
Borias
A hybrid of English origin. It is rather medium-sized, because it is so compact. Flowers terry, pink color with elegant white edging. Differs unpretentiousness in care.
Mix
Hybrid variety of medium height bush. The flowers are mainly terry, different shades. It is this type that is more often available in gardening stores. Begonia Mix has a long flowering and ease of care..
Board: Begonia Elatior is great for a gift instead of a bouquet.
How to choose a place for landing?
The flower can be planted both in the garden and at home as an indoor plant.. More often, it pleases the eye on the windows and balconies of city apartments. But it is necessary to study in detail how to choose the right place for this beauty.
Lighting and location
It is recommended to choose a place that is well lit but not in direct sunlight. If the light is too bright, the flowers will be crushed, turn pale or a severe burn of the leaves will be obtained. Optimum diffused, soft light. You can get it, priteniv bush white paper. The abundance and fluffiness of flowering depends on the proper lighting. Well fit windows with western and eastern direction. Additional lighting in the winter is not needed, because this type refers to the plants of a short daylight hours.
Soil requirements
Begonia Elatio likes loose, soft soil. When transplanting should be very careful, because the roots of this plant are thin and fragile. In general, it is better to carry out the transshipment, without separating the old soil, but adding a fresh new one to it. And she does not like big pots, so that each new one is selected only a couple of centimeters more.
It will take drainage because begonia does not tolerate stagnant water at the roots. Mineral fertilizers are excellent for feeding, but they should be applied carefully and carefully, so as not to damage the root system. Do not buy organic fertilizers - they are bad for both the state of the plant and its appearance.
If the begonia is planted in open ground, it is recommended to take care of the preparation of the soil.. It is necessary to loosen and remove large clods.
How to care?
Bush loves moderate watering, the frequency depends on the flowering period - during it is more abundant, then cut three times. It should be watered when the soil is almost dry. In no case can it be sprayed! After all, this leads to the development of various fungal diseases, and can also act as a magnifying glass in the sun, leading to burns of leaves.- Prefers a temperature not lower than 18-20 degrees. At lower die. Frost does not stand categorically. Room temperature (25 degrees) will be acceptable.
- It is important to remove faded flowers in time. So the pomp is preserved and the place for new buds is freed.
- Extremely susceptible to stressful situations and deteriorating conditions.
- In the dormant period, when flowering is finished, special care is required. After the so-called wintering, cutting of cuttings to 7-8 centimeters is carried out. The above-described irrigation mode and temperature mode are observed. It is also recommended to use growth stimulants such as Appin, Zircon. They will help avoid a variety of problems with the plant.
Bush loves moderate watering, the frequency depends on the flowering period - during it is more abundant, then cut three times. It should be watered when the soil is almost dry. In no case can it be sprayed! After all, this leads to the development of various fungal diseases, and can also act as a magnifying glass in the sun, leading to burns of leaves.- Interesting information about blooming begonias.
- Basic rules for the care of ever flowering begonia at home.
- Gorgeous terry ever flowering begonia.
We recommend to watch the video about the care of begonia Elatio:
Diseases and pests
The flower is subject to some problems and diseases.
- Dropping leaves. Occurs when there is no watering, and the humidity is kept low.
- The appearance of mold, rot on the leaves. It happens from high humidity and low temperatures.
- Brown, dried edges of the leaves, bud fall. Caused by dry air, too high temperature.
- Root rot. This problem occurs due to over-irrigation.
- Gray rot - on time not removed faded buds.
- Pallor and weakness of leaves. Caused by poor lighting.
- Powdery mildew, spider mite, aphids. When the first disease, which manifests itself in the form of white plaque on the leaves, treatment with fungicidal agents or sulfur is immediately needed.
Breeding features
Begonia breeds in three ways:
The cuttings are cut from the faded plant, and then placed in wet vermiculite or perlite. Another suitable for rooting sphagnum moss, additionally providing a bactericidal effect. You can also put in a glass with water and a tablet of activated carbon. So the cutting will quickly root. In this case, the escape must be at least 7 centimeters long. This is the most common breeding variant of the flower.- Seeds can be sown all year round. In the period with poor light, they need to provide additional lighting for the shoot. However, this is a painstaking, less commonly used way.
- You can simply divide the mother bush, spreading in different pots. But in this case we should not forget about the fragility of the roots, so this process should be delicate. For this reason, it is also infrequently used.
The cuttings are cut from the faded plant, and then placed in wet vermiculite or perlite. Another suitable for rooting sphagnum moss, additionally providing a bactericidal effect. You can also put in a glass with water and a tablet of activated carbon. So the cutting will quickly root. In this case, the escape must be at least 7 centimeters long. This is the most common breeding variant of the flower.It is best to grow begonia from cuttings. It is faster and more reliable. But in this case, it is important not to forget about regular pinching for the pomp of the bush. Read more about the breeding of begonia Elatioor seeds and cuttings, read here, and you will learn about the features and nuances of these types of breeding in this article.
Conclusion
Begonia Elatio - a beautiful and rich looking plant. It will be a decoration for any home and garden. And as a gift will bring unforgettable impressions. Therefore, this hybrid is so popular among other varieties of begonias.
