With the continuous pursuit of people for the quality of life, potted plants have gradually become a popular choice for home decoration. Buddha's Hand Fruit, with its unique shape and fresh fragrance, has become a favorite in the potted plant market in recent years. How to plant a potted Buddha's Hand Fruit at home? This article will introduce you to the planting method of Buddha's Hand Fruit Bonsai in detail, allowing you to easily care for this beautiful fruit at home.
Introduction to Buddha's Hand FruitBuddha's Hand Fruit, scientific name Citrus medica, belongs to the Rutaceae family and is native to southern China. Buddha's Hand Fruit not only has a beautiful appearance but also has high medicinal value. It has the effect of regulating qi and harmonizing the middle, soothing the liver and resolving depression. Buddha's Hand Fruit Bonsai is suitable for indoor care, which can be both ornamental and medicinal, making it an excellent choice for home health care.
Buddha's Hand Fruit Bonsai Planting Method1. Seed Selection and Propagation
Select healthy, pest-free Buddha's Hand Fruit seeds or seedlings for propagation. Buddha's Hand Fruit seeds can be collected in autumn and sown in spring after disinfection treatment. If choosing seedlings for propagation, select vigorous, disease-free plants.
2. Pot Selection
Buddha's Hand Fruit Bonsai does not have high requirements for pots but should note the following points:
(1) Pots should have good breathability to allow root respiration.
(2) Pots should be of moderate size and not too large to avoid affecting plant growth.
(3) Pot materials such as ceramic, plastic, or bamboo, which have good breathability, are recommended.
3. Soil Selection
Buddha's Hand Fruit is not strict about soil requirements but prefers loose, breathable, and well-draining sandy soil. It can be mixed and prepared with leaf mold soil, garden soil, and river sand.
4. Planting Steps
(1) Place Buddha's Hand Fruit seeds or seedlings in the pot and cover them with soil about 2-3 centimeters thick.
(2) Water thoroughly and keep the soil moist.
(3) Place the potted plant in a sunny and well-ventilated area.
5. Maintenance Management
(1) Watering: Buddha's Hand Fruit prefers a humid environment and requires moist soil during growth. In the hot summer season, water once a day. In the cold winter season, water every 2-3 days.
(2) Fertilization: During the growth of Buddha's Hand Fruit, apply a compound fertilizer once a month to promote plant growth.
(3) Pruning: During the growth of Buddha's Hand Fruit, promptly prune diseased and weak branches and withered branches to maintain the plant's beautiful shape.
(4) Pest and Disease Control: Regularly inspect Buddha's Hand Fruit Bonsai and deal with pests and diseases in a timely manner. Biological pesticides or chemical pesticides can be used for control.
Medicinal Value of Buddha's Hand Fruit BonsaiBuddha's Hand Fruit has the effects of regulating qi and harmonizing the middle, soothing the liver, and resolving depression. It can be used to make tea, porridge, or soup. Here are some medicinal methods for Buddha's Hand Fruit:
1. Buddha's Hand Fruit Tea: Wash and slice Buddha's Hand Fruit, and brew it with green tea. It has the effects of regulating qi, resolving depression, and digesting food.
2. Buddha's Hand Fruit Porridge: Wash and slice Buddha's Hand Fruit, and cook porridge with rice, red dates, and other ingredients. It has the effects of invigorating the spleen and stomach and soothing the liver and resolving depression.
3. Buddha's Hand Fruit Stewed Soup: Wash and slice Buddha's Hand Fruit and stew it with pork ribs, chicken, and other ingredients. It has the effects of regulating qi and harmonizing the middle, soothing the liver, and resolving depression.
Buddha's Hand Fruit Bonsai is easy to plant and convenient to care for, offering both ornamental and medicinal value, making it an excellent choice for home health care. I hope this article can provide help for your Buddha's Hand Fruit Bonsai planting journey.