With the improvement of living standards, more and more people are beginning to pay attention to the maintenance of family bonsai. Pyracantha bonsai has been loved by many flower friends because of its unique shape and beautiful fruits. During the maintenance process, the problem of drying leaves of Pyracantha bonsai often plagues everyone. We are going to uncover the reasons for the drying of Pyracantha bonsai leaves and maintenance secrets.
Reasons for the drying of Pyracantha bonsai leaves1. Improper watering: Pyracantha bonsai has a high demand for water, but excessive watering can lead to root hypoxia, causing the leaves to dry out. Uneven watering can also cause some leaves to lose water and dry out.
2. Insufficient sunlight: Pyracantha bonsai likes plenty of sunshine. If it is kept in a dark environment for a long time, it can cause the leaves to turn yellow and dry.
3. Poor soil breathability: Poor soil breathability can affect root respiration, leading to root hypoxia and causing the leaves to dry out.
4. Insufficient nutrients: Pyracantha bonsai requires sufficient nutrients during growth. If the nutrients are insufficient, it can cause the leaves to dry out.
5. Diseases and pests: Diseases and pests can cause leaves to dry and yellow, and in severe cases, even lead to the death of the plant.
Maintenance secrets for drying leaves of Pyracantha bonsai1. Watering in a timely manner: Pyracantha bonsai likes a humid environment, but watering should be moderate to avoid waterlogging. Generally, keeping the soil slightly moist is sufficient. In the hot summer season, the frequency of watering can be slightly increased.
2. Appropriate increase in sunlight: Place the Pyracantha bonsai in a place with plenty of sunlight to allow it to fully absorb sunlight, but be careful to avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn.
3. Improving soil breathability: Choose a soil with good breathability, such as decomposed leaf soil and coarse sand, and regularly loosen the soil to maintain soil breathability.
4. Fertilization: During the period of vigorous growth, apply a compound fertilizer every 20 days or so to meet the nutrient needs of Pyracantha bonsai.
5. Control of diseases and pests: Regularly inspect the Pyracantha bonsai and take timely measures when diseases and pests are found. Biological pesticides or low-toxicity pesticides can be used for prevention and control.
6. Pruning: Timely pruning of diseased and weak branches and dense branches is beneficial for ventilation and light transmission, reducing the probability of diseases and pests occurring.
There are many reasons for the drying of Pyracantha bonsai leaves, but as long as the correct maintenance methods are mastered, this problem can be easily solved. During the maintenance process, it is important to pay attention to the management of watering, sunlight, soil breathability, nutrients, and diseases and pests. I hope the above content can be helpful to your Pyracantha bonsai maintenance.