Choose the right planting container, select and prepare light and temperature, watering, fertilizing, pruning and reproduction, and control of pests and diseases. As a traditional aquatic plant bonsai in my country, it is deeply loved by flower lovers for its unique ornamental value and air-purifying effect. Maintaining the bonsai of the calamus is not easy and requires mastering certain skills. This article will introduce you in detail the maintenance methods of Baidu Flower and calamus bonsai to help you raise a healthy and beautiful bonsai. Choose the right planting container 1. Container selection: It is best to use ceramic or plastic pots with good breathability and good drainage for planting containers of Baidu's flower and calamus bonsai.
2. Container size: Choose the appropriate container size according to the growth speed and needs of calamus, generally 30-40 cm in diameter. Soil selection and preparation 1. Soil selection: Choose sandy soil or legular soil with good air permeability and good drainage.
2. Soil preparation: Mix sandy soil, legular soil and garden soil evenly in a ratio of 2:2:1. Light and temperature 1. Light: Baidu flowers and calamus bonsai prefer semi-shaded environments and avoid direct sunlight. Appropriate shade should be given in summer, and full sunshine can be accepted in winter.
2. Temperature: The suitable temperature for the growth of calamus is 15-30℃, and the temperature in winter should not be lower than 5℃. Watering and fertilization 1. Watering: Baidu flower and calamus bonsai needs to keep the soil moist, but it is not advisable to accumulate water. In the high temperature season in summer, water 1-2 times a day; in the low temperature season in winter, the frequency of watering can be reduced.
2. Fertilization: During the spring bud growth period, compound fertilizer is applied every 15 days; during the summer high temperature season, thin fertilizer is applied once a month; if growth slows down in autumn, fertilization can be stopped. pruning and reproduction 1. pruning: Baidu flower and calamus bonsai needs to be pruned regularly to remove withered leaves and sick branches to keep the plants clean and beautiful.
2. Breeding: Branch propagation and cuttage propagation can be used. Branch propagation is suitable for plants with strong growth, and young tillers are taken out and planted separately; cuttage propagation is suitable for plants with slow growth, and healthy branches are cut into segments. Insert into sandy soil. Pest and insect pest control 1. Powdery mildew: When powdery mildew is found, cut off the diseased leaves in time and spray them with 800 times of 50% carbendazim wettable powder for control.
2. Cockaches: When cockroaches are found, pesticides such as DDVP or deltamethrin can be sprayed to control them.
Maintaining Baidu flowers and calamus bonsai is not difficult. As long as you master the correct maintenance methods, you can make your bonsai full of vitality. I hope this article can provide a useful reference for your maintenance path.
Note: This article refers to the book "Flower Bonsai Maintenance Techniques"(author: Zhang Xiaodong, publishing unit: China Agricultural Press) and is written based on actual maintenance experience.