With the arrival of summer, the high temperatures of the dog days bring many challenges to the maintenance of banyan bonsai. Banyan bonsai, with their unique shapes and shade-tolerant characteristics, are deeply loved by gardening enthusiasts. In the hot season of the dog days, how to scientifically manage banyan bonsai to ensure their healthy growth has become a concern for many bonsai enthusiasts. This article will introduce you to the management techniques and precautions for banyan bonsai during the dog days in detail.
The dog days, the hottest period of the year, usually have temperatures above 35°C. During this period, the transpiration of banyan bonsai intensifies, the water evaporates faster, and the high temperature can easily cause sunburn to the leaves of the banyan. Reasonable management measures are crucial for the survival of banyan bonsai.
Management Techniques for Banyan Bonsai in the Dog Days1. Provide Appropriate Shade
The strong sunlight during the dog days can easily cause sunburn to the leaves of the banyan bonsai if it is exposed directly. It is necessary to provide appropriate shade for the banyan bonsai to avoid direct sunlight. You can place it in the shade of trees or use a sunshade net.
2. Control Watering
In the hot season, the water evaporation rate of banyan bonsai accelerates, but excessive watering can also lead to root rot. When watering, follow the principle of "watering when the soil surface is dry," meaning that you should water when the surface of the soil is dry, ensuring thorough watering but avoiding waterlogging.
3. Strengthen Ventilation
Good ventilation conditions help to reduce the temperature of the banyan bonsai and reduce the occurrence of diseases. During the dog days, ensure that the location where the bonsai is placed has good ventilation and avoid maintaining it in a closed space.
4. Fertilization Management
During the dog days, the growth rate of banyan bonsai is relatively slow, so fertilization should be reduced accordingly. You can choose to apply some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote the development of the banyan's roots.
Precautions for Managing Banyan Bonsai in the Dog Days1. Avoid Direct Sunlight
In the hot season, avoid placing the banyan bonsai in direct sunlight to prevent leaf sunburn.
2. Trim in Time
For banyan bonsai that are growing too vigorously, timely pruning should be carried out to maintain their good shape.
3. Pay Attention to Pest and Disease Control
In the hot season, banyan bonsai are prone to pest and disease attacks. It is necessary to observe them in time, and when pests and diseases are found, take measures to control them promptly.
The dog days are a critical period for the maintenance of banyan bonsai. Reasonable management measures are vital for the healthy growth of banyan bonsai. By appropriately shading, controlling watering, strengthening ventilation, and fertilizing rationally, we can effectively cope with the impact of high temperatures on banyan bonsai. Attention should be paid to avoiding direct sunlight, timely pruning, and preventing and controlling pests and diseases to ensure that banyan bonsai can grow robustly even in the hot summer.