Bonsai cherry, as a plant that combines ornamental and practical uses, has become increasingly popular in home gardening in recent years. It not only adds a splash of color to the home environment but also brings the joy of a bountiful harvest. How to grow bonsai cherry at home? This article will introduce you to the planting methods of bonsai cherry in detail, helping you easily create a beautiful greenery at home.
Selecting Seeds and Preparing1. Choose Variety: There are many varieties of bonsai cherries, such as Hongmi, Ziyin, Baiyin, etc. When choosing, consider factors such as the size of the plant, blooming time, and fruit color to select a variety that suits your home environment.
2. Prepare Tools: The tools needed to plant a bonsai cherry include: a pot, soil, scissors, garden shears, gardening gloves, etc.
Planting Steps1. Pot Selection: Choose a pot suitable for cherry growth, generally ceramic or purple sand pots are recommended, and the size depends on the size of the plant.
2. Soil Preparation: Bonsai cherries thrive in well-drained, breathable soil. You can mix decomposed leaf soil, garden soil, and sandy soil in a certain proportion to ensure the soil is fertile and breathable.
3. Planting the Plant: Place the prepared soil in the pot and gently plant the cherry plant in the soil, making sure the roots are spread out and not too deep or too shallow.
4. Watering: Water thoroughly after planting to help the soil secure the plant.
Maintenance Management1. Watering: Bonsai cherries prefer a humid environment but dislike waterlogging. Watering should be done based on the dryness and wetness of the soil, keeping it moist but not waterlogged.
2. Fertilizing: Cherries require moderate fertilization during growth, generally applying a compound fertilizer once a month, and watering promptly after fertilizing.
3. Pruning: Pruning is an important part of maintaining a bonsai cherry, which can keep the plant aesthetically pleasing and promote the growth of branches and leaves. The following points should be noted when pruning:
- a. Remove sick, weak, crossed, and inward branches to keep the plant ventilated and well-lit.
- b. Prune new branches in a timely manner to maintain a coordinated plant shape.
- c. Prune before and after flowering to improve fruit quality.
4. Pest and Disease Control: Bonsai cherries are prone to pest and disease infestations and should be promptly detected and treated. Pesticides can be sprayed, and it's important to maintain plant hygiene.
Although planting a bonsai cherry requires some skill and patience, with the correct planting method, you can easily create a beautiful greenery at home. I hope this article's introduction is helpful to you, and I wish you success in planting!
Note: This article references reports from the "Home Gardening" magazine and combines third-party comments to provide readers with practical planting methods for bonsai cherries.