Repotting and Propagation of Begonia Iron Cross Mansoniana

If you are a new plant collector, Begonia is one of the hardest plant to grow since it easily melt and die if overwatered. Make sure you will use a light medium and well-aerated to make Begonia thrive. I used a mix of pumice, cocopeat and vermicast for my Begonias. Peat moss and Sphagnum moss are also good for Begonias.

Vermicast 100% Natural Soil Conditioner w/ Macro-Micro Elements & Beneficial Micro Organism.

Vermicast (also called worm castings, worm humus, worm manure, or worm faeces) is the end-product of the breakdown of organic matter by earthworms. These castings have been shown to contain reduced levels of contaminants and a higher saturation of nutrients than the organic materials before vermicomposting. Vermicast nutrient content varies with earthworm feed type, but feeding waste to earthworms does cause nitrogen mineralization, followed by phosphorous and sulphur mineralization after egestion. A typical nutrient analysis of casts is C:N ratio 12–15:1; 1.5%–2.5% N, 1.25%–2.25% P2O5 and 1%–2%, K2O at 75%–80% moisture content. The slow-release granules structure of earthworm casts allows nutrients to be released relatively slowly in sync with plant needs.

Peat moss consists of decomposed organic materials, typically decomposed sphagnum moss coupled with other organic materials. Peat moss is a highly absorbent material. It can retain water much better than other types of soils. This is a great agent to include in your garden soil.

Sphagnum moss is a plant grown on the surface layer above of the peatland, soil or a swamp. It thrives in cold and wet weather. As time goes by, the old parts sink into the lower layer.

Watch how I propagate my Iron Cross Mansoniana Begonia.