With the arrival of winter, many household bonsais enter a dormant period. How to ensure these exquisite bonsais safely survive the cold winter has become a focus of many bonsai enthusiasts. This article will introduce the maintenance skills of household bonsais in winter in detail, helping you easily deal with the challenges of winter bonsai care.
Understanding the growth habits of winter bonsaiIn winter, most household bonsais enter a dormant state. During this period, the growth rate of bonsais slows down, and their demand for water and nutrients decreases. When maintaining bonsais in winter, we should pay attention to the following points:
1. Reduce watering frequency: The low winter temperature reduces the evaporation of bonsais, so the watering frequency should be reduced appropriately to avoid root rot.
2. Control the amount of fertilizer: Winter bonsais grow slowly, and their ability to absorb fertilizer is weakened, so the amount of fertilizer should be reduced to avoid root burning.
3. Maintain proper humidity: The dry winter air can cause bonsais to lose water. It is necessary to maintain indoor air humidity to avoid leaf drying.
Winter bonsai maintenance skills1. Choose a suitable placement location: Winter bonsais should be kept away from direct sunlight and placed in a well-lit area inside the room, away from heat sources such as radiators to avoid excessive heating.
2. Trim appropriately: Winter is a good time to prune bonsais. You can remove sick, weak, dead, and dense branches to make the bonsai shape more beautiful.
3. Pay attention to ventilation: The indoor and outdoor temperature difference in winter is significant, so ventilation should be considered to avoid diseases and pests.
4. Anti-freezing measures: When the outdoor temperature drops below 0°C, move the bonsai indoors or take insulation measures, such as covering with plastic film or cotton blankets.
5. Check the root system: It is necessary to check the root system of the bonsai regularly in winter to ensure its health. If there is rot, it should be trimmed and disinfected in a timely manner.
Common mistakes in winter bonsai maintenance1. Overwatering: The low winter temperature reduces the evaporation of bonsais, and excessive watering can lead to root rot.
2. Over-fertilizing: Winter bonsais grow slowly, and their ability to absorb fertilizer is weakened. Over-fertilizing can cause root burning.
3. Ignoring ventilation: The significant indoor and outdoor temperature difference in winter can cause diseases and pests if ventilation is neglected.
Maintaining household bonsais in winter requires mastering certain skills to ensure the bonsai safely survives the cold winter. I hope the introduction in this article is helpful to you.
References:
《Household Bonsai Maintenance Guide》, China Forestry Publishing House, 2018.
《Appreciation and Maintenance of Bonsai》, Shanghai Science and Technology Publishing House, 2017.
《Bonsai Techniques》, China Agricultural Publishing House, 2016.