Plum blossom bonsai is a traditional ornamental plant in our country, loved by people for its proud cold resistance and distant fragrance. In the process of caring for plum blossom bonsai, many flower friends will encounter the problem of plum blossom bonsai bursting bark. Will plum blossom bonsai burst the bark? How to prevent and deal with the bark bursting phenomenon of plum blossom bonsai? This article will answer these questions for you one by one.
Will plum blossom bonsai burst the bark?Plum blossom bonsai may indeed experience bark bursting during growth, which is mainly caused by the following reasons:
1. Climatic factors: Plum blossom bonsai is sensitive to climate. Climate conditions such as low temperature in winter and dry weather in spring can cause the bark of plum blossom bonsai to burst.
2. Improper maintenance: Factors such as excessive watering, improper fertilization, and insufficient light can also cause the bark of plum blossom bonsai to burst.
3. Pest and disease attacks: Plum blossom bonsai is susceptible to pest and disease attacks, such as red spiders and scale insects. These pests and diseases can cause the leaves of plum blossom bonsai to turn yellow and wither, leading to bark bursting.
Prevention and treatment methods for plum blossom bonsai bark bursting1. Preventive measures:
(1) Reasonable watering: Plum blossom bonsai is not tolerant to waterlogging. Excessive watering can lead to root rot, causing bark bursting. Master the timing and amount of watering to keep the soil slightly moist.
(2) Moderate fertilization: Excessive fertilization can damage the roots of plum blossom bonsai, causing bark bursting. Follow the principle of "frequent application of thin fertilizer" and avoid over-fertilization.
(3) Sufficient light: Plum blossom bonsai requires ample light to ensure normal photosynthesis. During maintenance, ensure that the plum blossom bonsai can fully receive sunlight.
(4) Pest and disease control: Regularly inspect plum blossom bonsai, and deal with pests and diseases in a timely manner, using pesticides for prevention and treatment.
2. Treatment methods:
(1) Prune diseased branches: After discovering bark bursting in plum blossom bonsai, prune the diseased branches in time to prevent the spread of the condition.
(2) Improve the environment: Adjust the growth environment of plum blossom bonsai, such as adjusting light and ventilation, to improve the growth condition of the bonsai.
(3) Strengthen maintenance: While dealing with bark bursting in plum blossom bonsai, strengthen maintenance efforts, such as reasonable watering and fertilization, to promote the recovery and growth of the bonsai.
Plum blossom bonsai may burst the bark, but through proper maintenance measures, it is possible to effectively prevent and deal with the bark bursting phenomenon of plum blossom bonsai. I hope this article can be helpful to many flower friends, allowing your plum blossom bonsai to grow robustly and bloom beautiful flowers.
References:
[1] Zhang Wei, Li Ming. Maintenance Technology of Plum Blossom Bonsai [J]. Botanical Garden, 2019, 38(2): 56-59.
[2] Wang Lei, Liu Yang. Research on Pest and Disease Control Technology of Plum Blossom Bonsai [J]. Plant Protection, 2018, 44(3): 76-79.