Catharanthus roseus, also known as "daily new" and "daily red," is loved for its long blooming period, rich colors, and vigorous growth. Among home flower enthusiasts, Catharanthus roseus Bonsai has a unique charm. This article will introduce you to the detailed care techniques for Catharanthus roseus Bonsai to help you cultivate a beautiful and enchanting Catharanthus roseus Bonsai.
Choosing the right Bonsai materials1. Pot: Choose a ceramic or purple sand pot with good breathability and drainage, large enough to accommodate the root system of the plant.
2. Fertilizer: Use fertilizer suitable for Catharanthus roseus, such as a compound fertilizer with an appropriate nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium ratio.
3. Soil: Use sandy soil with good breathability and drainage, and you can add an appropriate amount of decomposed leaf soil, pearl rock, etc.
Buying Catharanthus roseus seedlings1. Choose plants with vigorous growth, green leaves, and no diseases or pests.
2. Observe the root system and choose plants with well-developed, non-rotten roots.
Care techniques1. Light: Catharanthus roseus loves light and should be placed in a sunny location, avoiding long-term darkness.
2. Watering: Keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging. During the high-temperature summer season, you can increase the frequency of watering appropriately.
3. Fertilizing: Apply a compound fertilizer once a month, and you can increase the amount of fertilizer during the vigorous growth period.
4. Pruning: Regularly prune the plant, remove withered and yellow leaves and weak branches to promote plant growth.
5. Disease and pest control: Pay attention to the plant, and take measures in a timely manner when diseases or pests are found, such as spraying pesticides and pruning weak branches.
Beautiful presentation1. Blooming period: Catharanthus roseus has a long blooming period, usually blooming from spring to autumn.
2. Flower color: Catharanthus roseus has a rich color palette, including red, yellow, pink, white, and more.
3. Flower shape: Catharanthus roseus has a graceful shape with distinct petals, resembling a small trumpet.
4. Care during blooming period: Keep the soil moist and increase sunlight appropriately during the blooming period to extend the blooming time.
Catharanthus roseus Bonsai has unique ornamental value and can present a beautiful appearance when cared for properly. We hope that the care techniques in this article can help your Catharanthus roseus Bonsai, allowing you to feel the beauty of nature in your busy life.
References:
Chinese Journal of Flower and Horticulture, Issue 3, 2019, on the study of care techniques for Catharanthus roseus Bonsai.