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With the arrival of the cool autumn breeze and the gradual decrease in temperature, the small-leaf purple sandalwood盆景 also enters its autumn maintenance period. As one of China's traditional precious woods, small-leaf purple sandalwood not only has hard wood and beautiful grain but also possesses high ornamental value. To make this precious wood thrive in autumn, proper maintenance is key. This article will provide you with a detailed introduction to the autumn maintenance methods for small-leaf purple sandalwood盆景.
Sunlight Management
In autumn, with abundant sunlight, it is the best period for the growth of small-leaf purple sandalwood盆景. However, it is important to avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn. Placing the盆景 in a semi-shaded environment can ensure sufficient sunlight while avoiding direct exposure. It is necessary to adjust the position of the盆景 to ensure it receives even sunlight throughout the day.
Watering Principles
In autumn, when the weather is dry, watering the small-leaf purple sandalwood盆景 should follow the principle of "watering when the soil is dry." This means watering when the surface of the soil is dry and keeping the soil moist after thorough watering. It is best to water in the morning, avoiding midday high temperatures to prevent leaf withering.
Fertilizing Techniques
Autumn is a season when small-leaf purple sandalwood盆景 grows vigorously. Reasonable fertilization can promote its growth. For fertilization, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizers should be used, with an appropriate increase in the proportion of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. Fertilization is generally done in spring and autumn, every 15 days, and it is important to water immediately after fertilizing to prevent fertilizer burn to the roots.
Pruning and Shaping
Autumn is the best period for pruning and shaping small-leaf purple sandalwood盆景, as the tree grows slowly and the wounds after pruning heal easily. The following points should be noted during pruning:
1. Choose a sunny day for pruning, avoiding pruning in rainy weather to prevent infection.
2. Retain the main branches and prune the lateral branches moderately to maintain good ventilation and light.
3. Apply wound ointment to the wounds immediately after pruning to prevent infection.
Disease and Pest Control
Autumn is the peak season for diseases and pests in small-leaf purple sandalwood盆景. During maintenance, it is necessary to check the盆景 regularly and take timely measures upon discovering diseases or pests. Here are some common diseases and pests and their control methods:
1. Pests: Such as red spiders, scale insects, etc., which can be controlled with insecticides. At the same time, ensure good ventilation in the environment to reduce the occurrence of pests.
2. Diseases: Such as anthracnose, powdery mildew, etc., which can be controlled with fungicides. Also, pay attention to enhancing ventilation and maintaining air circulation.
The autumn maintenance of small-leaf purple sandalwood盆景 requires comprehensive consideration of aspects such as sunlight, watering, fertilizing, pruning, and disease and pest control. Only by doing these tasks well can this precious wood thrive in autumn. We hope this article can provide you with help and wish your盆景 grows robustly in autumn!