The red beauty Winter Red Begonia is a flower that never falls even in winter.
Winter red crabapple is a kind of crabapple that has a very long flowering period and can be used as a flower viewing effect in winter. Therefore, it can fill the vacancy when flowers wither in winter. It is loved by many people. Below we will introduce Let’s get to know it together.
Introduction to Winter Red Begonia
Morphological characteristics: Winter Red Begonia is one of the few rare tree species in the world used for ornamental flowers and fruits, and was selected by the Greening Committee of the 2008 Olympic Games. species. Genus: Begonia, Rosaceae, Malus, small deciduous tree. The winter red crabapple tree can reach a height of 5-7 meters; the crown is open, the branches are thick, the leaves are thick and dark green, oval, and the apex is blunt and serrated. Palmate cracks, short hairs on both sides when young, purple-brown old branches, corymb inflorescence: 5--12 flowers in clusters, calyx purple-red, full bloom pink, flowering period is mid-month, self-pollination, high fruit setting rate, The single fruit weighs 6-10g and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The ripening period starts in early November and starts in July: the fruit changes from green to translucent golden yellow and then gradually transitions to red as the season progresses. When mature, the color turns completely deep red, and the surface of the fruit is clean and bright, making it very beautiful.
Growth habits: Propagation methods vary depending on the type, including grafting, layering, cutting, division, sowing and other methods. It likes dampness and humidity. Avoid high temperatures in summer. It will not grow well when the temperature is higher than 32 degrees Celsius. Top dressing should be applied before flowering and the amount of water should be gradually increased, while watering should be reduced after flowering. After the seedlings are planted, the soil should always be kept loose and fertile, and the rhizosphere can be cultivated with pond mud or loam every autumn. Carry out pruning in spring to remove dead and weak branches to keep the tree shape dispersed, ventilated and light-transparent. Among them, the fibrous root type Begonia of all seasons should be pruned after flowering to promote re-blooming.
Ornamental application: Winter Red Begonia does not drop its fruits in winter and remains dotted until April of the following year. It is the variety with the longest fruit viewing period in the Begonia family. Therefore, it perfectly solves the monotonous situation in winter in the landscaping. It is a beautiful scenery to be able to bear fruit in the season of snow.
How to plant winter red begonia
Propagation: Mainly propagation by sowing, layering or grafting can also be used. To sow, collect the seeds in October and dry them with the peel. When sowing, cut the fruit open and take out the seeds. You can also take out the seeds first, hide them in the sand for the winter, and sow them in the following spring. Before sowing in spring, seeds must undergo low-temperature stratification germination treatment for 30 to 100 days. Layering is mostly carried out in spring. Small seedlings can cling to the ground and be pressed into the soil, while large seedlings can be layered using the high-pressure method. Spring layering and root cuttings. For grafting, crabapples or seedlings can be used as rootstocks and cut in spring. Graft before budding in spring or between July and September in autumn. Propagate by division before budding in spring or after leaf fall in autumn and winter.
Soil: Winter Red Begonia does not have very strict soil requirements. Acidic soil is most suitable for growing Winter Red Begonia. In autumn, proper soil renovation is carried out after fertilizing. Cutting off tree roots can promote the growth of winter red begonia. Moreover, soil renovation can also kill pests hidden in the soil and reduce the occurrence of pests, especially in rainy days. Pay attention to farming in areas and environments with a lot of weeds. Prevent soil compaction, which will promote root respiration of winter red crabapples. If you want to obtain economic benefits from the planting of winter red begonias, you still have to consider the permeability and fertility of the soil. Planting of winter red begonias will be restricted in places where the soil is not suitable for begonias.
Maintenance: Winter red begonia has strong growth. It will bear fruit two years after planting, and the meter diameter can reach 4.5 meters in three years. It is abundant with fruits. The planting time should be carried out after the leaves fall in autumn and before budding in early spring. The climate is warm and cool. , it is best under conditions with deep soil. In order to increase the yield of the next year, strong branches can be pruned in winter. Mainly prevents aphids and heart-eating insects.
Winter red begonia has a beautiful plant shape, long flowering period, and high ornamental value. It is especially suitable for planting on both sides of sidewalks, around pavilions, jungle edges, waterside pools, etc., which can effectively enhance the surrounding landscape. How beautiful is the environment? Of course, it can also be cultivated in pots, but ventilation and shading must be taken during cultivation.