Why are the leaves of Rieger Begonia drying up? How to remedy the drying up of the leaves of Rieger Begonia?

Regis begonia is a common plant in life. Because of its gorgeous flowers, many people will keep two or three pots at home. So what is the reason for the dry leaves of Regis begonia? How to remedy the dry leaves of Regis begonia? The following editor will explain them one by one, hoping to help you.

Why are the leaves of the Regent Begonia drying up?

1. The summer in the south is very hot and the light is very strong. If the Begonia is kept outdoors and the leaves are exposed to strong light, the water evaporates too quickly and the edges of the leaves dry up.

2. Many people don’t know how to water Reieger Begonia. Some flower lovers will water it every few days, while some flower lovers may be afraid that over-watering will cause root rot and dry leaves, so they water it only once in a long time. In fact, the watering of Reieger Begonia mainly depends on the dryness of the potting soil.

3. Regis Begonia is not resistant to low temperatures. Some flower lovers have found that the leaves of Regis Begonia will wither and turn yellow in winter. Sometimes this is just a natural phenomenon. The drying of the edges of the leaves of Regis Begonia caused by this situation is easier to solve.

How to remedy the dry leaves of Rieger Begonia

Water shortage

The first is to add water to the flowerpot in time to ensure that it has sufficient water. The second is to sprinkle some water on the leaves, which can make it recover faster, but do not use cold water when the temperature is high.

Improper lighting

If the yellowing of leaves is caused by insufficient light, just try to expose it to the sun in the morning or during the day; if the yellowing of leaves is caused by excessive light, move it away from the windowsill in time, place it in a cool and ventilated place, and replenish water to the leaves of the plant by watering it.

Inappropriate

If there is a long-term lack of fertilizer or serious fertilizer damage, the buds of Begonia will dry up. Appropriate fertilization should be carried out. For example, during the growth period, phosphorus fertilizer should be used as the main fertilizer, and ammonia potassium fertilizer should be used as the auxiliary fertilizer; during the flowering period, phosphorus-containing compound fertilizer should be used as the main fertilizer, so that the flower buds can be revived.

How to Overwinter Regis Begonia

Regis Begonia generally grows in subtropical areas. It can grow healthily in an environment with moderate temperature, but it is very afraid of severe cold weather. In order to avoid frostbite of Regis Begonia in winter, we need to move it indoors in mid-autumn. Generally, the indoor temperature should be kept above 5 degrees to prevent frostbite. If the temperature is too low, Regis Begonia will not be able to survive the winter. In some areas, it is difficult to maintain a normal indoor temperature in winter. At this time, we can cover the Regis Begonia with a layer of film to maintain the temperature of the plant and have a certain warming effect.