Table of Contents:
Understanding the Characteristics of Bonsai Plants
Mastering Watering Time
Controlling the Amount of Water
Watering Methods
Maintaining Ventilation
On a scorching summer day, the high temperature makes the growing environment for plants extremely harsh. For bonsai, watering becomes the key to maintenance. How to water bonsai in hot weather, allowing them to grow healthily without causing root rot due to excessive moisture? This article will provide you with a detailed introduction.
Understanding the Characteristics of Bonsai Plants
Bonsai plants come in a wide variety, and their growth habits are different. Before watering your bonsai, you must first understand the characteristics of the plant you are growing. Water-loving plants, such as plum, orchid, and bamboo, require more water, while drought-tolerant plants like pine, cypress, and pomegranate are relatively drought-resistant. Understanding the plant's characteristics helps us water it reasonably according to its needs.
Mastering Watering Time
Morning and evening are good times to water bonsai. At these times, the temperature is relatively low and the evaporation rate is small, which is beneficial for water absorption and retention. Pay attention to the following points when watering:
1. Avoid watering during the high temperature period at noon to prevent the water temperature from being too high and causing damage to the bonsai.
2. Avoid watering in the evening to prevent slow water evaporation at night, which can lead to root suffocation in the bonsai.
Controlling the Amount of Water
Watering bonsai should be done in moderation. Too much or too little water will adversely affect the plant's growth. Here are some methods to determine the amount of water:
1. Observe the soil: When the soil surface turns white and cracks, it means the soil is dry and needs watering.
2. Touch the bonsai: When you touch the soil of the bonsai and feel it is slightly moist, you can stop watering.
Watering Methods
1. Water along the pot wall: Slowly pour water along the inner wall of the pot to avoid directly flushing the roots.
2. Thorough watering: Pour water from top to bottom until the soil is fully saturated and absorbs the water.
Maintaining Ventilation
In the hot summer weather, bonsai are susceptible to pests and diseases. After watering, open windows or fans in time to maintain indoor ventilation, reduce air humidity, and minimize the occurrence of pests and diseases.
In the summer heat, watering bonsai is a science. Understanding plant characteristics, mastering watering time, controlling the amount of water, using correct watering methods, and maintaining ventilation are all key to bonsai care. I hope this article can provide some help for your summer bonsai maintenance.
References:
1. "Bonsai Care Techniques", Author: Chen Guoliang, Publisher: China Forestry Publishing House.
2. "The Art of Bonsai", Author: Zhang Shusheng, Publisher: Shanghai Scientific and Technical Publishers.
3. "Bonsai Watering Techniques", Author: Li Ming, Source: Chinese Society for Horticultural Science.