| Description: | ‘Bonfire‘ is a sun-loving, drought-tolerant hanging begonia. The series is characterized by a compact, upright growth when cultivated in pots, and is ideal for close setting. All summer long the plants are densely set with single, cup-shaped flowers above a longish, rich green foliage. ‘Bonfire‘ can be used for many applications. |
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| Potting: | 11/12 cm pot or directly in hanging basket vessels; calendar weeks 8 to 12 |
| Substrate: | Clayey, structurally stable substrate of type 2; pH 5.5 - 6.5 |
| Fertilization: | Weekly liquid fertilization with a 0.2 % complete fertilizer, medium water demand |
| Temperature: | 12 to 18°C No specific temperature requirements so that cultivation is easily controllable. |
| Light: | Cultivate in full light, no shadow! |
| Flowering: | From 18th week depending on light conditions (if no extra light is used). |
| Growth regulators: | Growth regulation is not necessary. |
| Pinching: | Pinching is not absolutely necessary. However, if branching is not satisfactory, some trimming or shaping is recommended to get a better plant build-up. 1 to 2 weeks after potting or immediately in case of a suitable young plant size. |
| Diseases and pest: | Botrytis, thrips (vector for TOSPO viruses); take hygenic measures! |
| Water balance is of importance; the plants must not stand too wet, danger of botrytis, damage to roots and irregular plant build-up are the consequences. | |