Thrips (Order Thysanoptera) are tiny, slender insects with fringed wings (thus the scientific name, from the Greek thysanos (fringe) + pteron (wing). Other common names for thrips Continue Reading
The black vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) is found throughout the world and in some areas causes severe damage to commercial crops. With the increased use of container Continue Reading
Mealy bugs are the most common pest affecting begonia, especially with large plants with dense foliage. Dabbing the white areas with surgical spirits or meths can remove Continue Reading
Aphids, also known as plant lice and in Britain and the Commonwealth as greenflies, blackflies or whiteflies, (not to be confused with “jumping plant lice” or true Continue Reading
Wedge cuttings are the easiest way to start many plants at a time with the least plant material. It’s especially useful for rare begonias or begonias that Continue Reading
Like cane, shrub and other stem cuttings however, you do have to use cutting with nodes. Rhizome cuttings can be made any length. In the illustration the Continue Reading
Mallet and heel cuttings are not commonly used but they do have purposes. There isn’t much difference between the two and the mallet has less chance of Continue Reading