Four-season evergreen bonsai care guide, bringing a vibrant green to your home.

Selecting the Right Soil for Evergreen Bonsai Selection and Preparation of Soil Watering and Fertilizing Lighting and Ventilation Pruning and StylingEvergreen bonsai, with their unique四季如春 (four seasons like spring) greenery, have become favorites in home decor. How to care for these beautiful bonsais and make them flourish at home has become a challenge for many enthusiasts. This article will introduce you to the care methods for evergreen bonsai, helping you easily create a vibrant and green home environment.Selecting the Right Evergreen BonsaiBefore caring for evergreen bonsai, it is first necessary to choose the right variety. Common evergreen bonsais include pine, bamboo, plum, and orchid. Choose a variety that suits your personal preferences and home environment. Pine bonsai are suitable for balconies and spacious rooms like living rooms, while bamboo bonsai are suitable for private spaces such as studies and bedrooms.Soil Selection and PreparationThe soil for evergreen bonsai should have good drainage and strong breathability. You can use materials like peat soil, decayed leaf soil, and perlite for preparation. The specific ratio is: peat soil 60%, decayed leaf soil 30%, perlite 10%. You can also add bone meal, superphosphate, and other fertilizers to provide the nutrients needed for plant growth.Watering and Fertilizing1. Watering: Watering evergreen bonsai should follow the principle of "water when dry and stop when wet." In high summer temperatures, water once a day. In low winter temperatures, water every 2-3 days. When watering, ensure the water penetrates deep into the soil to avoid waterlogging.2. Fertilizing: Fertilizing evergreen bonsai should focus on a balanced mix of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. During the vigorous growth periods (spring and autumn), fertilize once a month, with an appropriate increase in fertilizer amount. In winter and during high summer temperatures, reduce the frequency of fertilization. For fertilizing, you can choose compound or organic fertilizers.Lighting and VentilationEvergreen bonsai require ample sunlight and should be placed in a sunny location. During high summer temperatures, it is important to provide shade to prevent sunburn. In low winter temperatures, you can increase the duration of sunlight. Maintain a good ventilation environment, which is beneficial for plant growth.Pruning and Styling1. Pruning: Pruning evergreen bonsai should follow the principles of "thin, cut, tie, and trim." Thin out weak and crossing branches, cut back overgrown branches, tie branches securely, and trim the shape. When pruning, use the right tools such as scissors and pruning shears.2. Styling: The styling of evergreen bonsai should be based on the plant's growth habits. Pine bonsai can be styled in a "three bends and nine turns" shape, while bamboo bonsai can be styled in a "single branch stands out" shape. During styling, maintain the plant's natural beauty.Caring for evergreen bonsai is not difficult; it just requires mastering the correct care methods to make your home environment burst with greenery. I hope this article's introduction is helpful to you. Wishing you success in raising beautiful evergreen bonsai!