With the improvement of living quality, more and more people are starting to place flowering bonsai in their homes to add to the joy of life. Caring for flowering bonsai is not an easy task and requires certain skills. This article will introduce you to the maintenance methods of flowering bonsai in detail, allowing you to easily cultivate beautiful green plants.
Selecting the Right Bonsai Plants1. Understand the habits of the plants: When purchasing bonsai plants, you first need to understand their growth habits, such as whether they prefer shade or sun, are cold or heat resistant, etc., to ensure that the plants can adapt to the home environment.
2. Choose healthy plants: When purchasing, pay attention to the growth condition of the plants, and choose those without diseases and pests, with green leaves, and well-developed roots.
Soil Selection and Treatment1. Soil selection: Bonsai plants have higher requirements for soil and should choose soil with good breathability and drainage, such as peat soil and decomposed leaf soil.
2. Soil treatment: Disinfect the purchased soil, which can be done through high-temperature disinfection or chemical disinfection, to prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests.
Watering Techniques1. Control water amount: Watering should be determined based on the plant's growth habits, seasonal changes, and soil moisture, avoiding excessive watering to prevent root rot.
2. Watering time: Morning or evening is a good time for watering, as the temperature is relatively low at these times, and water evaporates slowly, which is beneficial for plant absorption.
Lighting and Ventilation1. Lighting: Based on the plant's habits, choose a suitable lighting environment. Sun-loving plants should be placed in sunny areas, while shade-loving plants should avoid direct sunlight.
2. Ventilation: Maintaining a good ventilation environment helps plant growth and prevents diseases and pests.
Pruning and Styling1. Pruning: Regularly prune the bonsai plants to remove withered and diseased branches, maintaining a beautiful plant shape.
2. Styling: Based on personal preferences and plant habits, style the bonsai, such as in the form of a cliff or straight trunk, etc.
Fertilizing and Pest and Disease Control1. Fertilizing: Apply fertilizer at the right time based on the plant's growth stage and needs. Fertilizers are generally divided into base fertilizer and top dressing, with base fertilizer being organic and top dressing being inorganic.
2. Pest and disease control: Regularly inspect the plants, and take measures promptly upon finding pests and diseases, using biological or chemical pesticides for control.
Caring for flowering bonsai requires patience and attention to detail. Mastering the above techniques, you will surely be able to cultivate beautiful and healthy bonsai. Paying attention to authoritative industry reports and data, understanding market trends, and choosing high-quality bonsai plants and maintenance supplies will help you on your path to successful bonsai care.
References:
《Flowering Bonsai Maintenance Manual》 (China Forestry Publishing House)
《The Art of Bonsai》 (Shanghai Science and Technology Publishing House)
《Flowering Plant Disease and Pest Control》 (China Agricultural Publishing House)