Pteroceltis, as one of the traditional potted landscape species in our country, is loved by a wide range of potted landscape enthusiasts for its beautiful shape, unique charm, and ease of care. To grow a good Pteroceltis potted landscape is not an easy task. The following are some precautions for raising Pteroceltis. I hope they can provide some help for your journey of potted landscapes.
Selecting the Right Pteroceltis Tree Seedlings- Source of Seedlings: Try to purchase Pteroceltis seedlings from regular markets or nurseries to ensure the quality of the seedlings.
- Seedling Specifications: Choose the appropriate seedling specifications based on your potted landscape creation needs and space conditions.
- Soil Requirements: Pteroceltis prefers well-drained, breathable soil with a pH value of neutral or slightly acidic.
- Soil Preparation: You can mix decomposed leaf soil, peat soil, and coarse sand in a certain proportion, with a ratio of 2:1:1.
- Watering: Pteroceltis prefers a humid environment but dislikes waterlogging. Watering should keep the soil moist and avoid water accumulation.
- Fertilizing: During the growing season of Pteroceltis, apply a compound fertilizer once a month. The amount of fertilizer should not be too much to avoid fertilizer damage.
- Light: Pteroceltis prefers a semi-shaded environment and should avoid direct sunlight. During the growing season, you can appropriately increase the light time to promote the growth of branches and leaves.
- Temperature: Pteroceltis prefers a warm and humid climate, with a suitable growth temperature of 15-25℃. When the temperature is lower than 5℃ in winter, measures need to be taken for warmth preservation.
- Pruning: Pteroceltis grows rapidly and needs to be pruned regularly to maintain a beautiful shape. The following points should be noted during pruning:
- Retain the main branches, thin out the lateral branches appropriately, and make the shape compact.
- Pay attention to balance during pruning to avoid being too heavy on one side.
- Apply healing agents promptly after pruning to prevent the invasion of bacteria.
- Shaping: Shape the Pteroceltis according to personal preferences and potted landscape styles. The following points should be noted during the shaping process:
- Understand the growth habits of Pteroceltis before shaping and choose the appropriate shaping method.
- Protect the bark during the shaping process to avoid damage.
- Strengthen maintenance after shaping to promote the recovery of the tree shape.
- Diseases: Pteroceltis is prone to leaf spot, anthracnose, etc. When diseases are found, diseased branches should be cut off promptly, and pesticides should be used for prevention and control.
- Pests: Pteroceltis is easily invaded by pests such as aphids and red spiders. When pest infestation is found, insecticides can be used for control.