Begonia trout, also known as Begonia maculata, is a branch of it. Begonia is a perennial herb, semi-shrub erect or scattered, smooth and hairless, with thick leaves, native to Brazil.
Growth habit: like warm environment, suitable for indoor culture, the best growth temperature is 20~25℃, like semi-shade and mild light, afraid of strong light, suitable for neutral soil with pH value of 6.5~7.5, flowering in summer and autumn.
Maintenance method:
1. illumination: such a beautiful leaf needs sufficient illumination, but it is by no means a strong exposure. Spring, autumn and winter can be placed in sunny places, but summer must be shaded and kept bright and mild. If the light is not enough, the color of the leaves will become ugly ~
2. Temperature: 20 ~ 25℃ is the best breeding temperature. Leaves below 10℃ will be frozen, so give him a warm environment to grow luxuriantly and brightly.
3. Moisture: The trout begonia has a lot of meat, which evaporates quickly and requires a large amount of water. To keep the soil moist, keep the humidity of the surrounding air around 60%, and water it when it is dry. You can stick a bamboo stick in the soil and water it when the soil is dry.
4. Soil: It is still necessary to choose soil with good drainage and good air permeability, which can be supported by ordinary soil. If you want to raise it better, you can mix it with rotten leaf garden soil and river sand.
Trout begonia was on fire that year. When it first became popular, the price remained high. Later, the price was gradually reduced. Now the price on the market is very close to the people.