Causes of bending of iron tree bonsai leaves The treatment method of bending iron tree bonsai leaves The iron tree bonsai is deeply loved by gardening enthusiasts due to its unique shape and intriguing vitality. During the maintenance process, the problem of bending iron tree bonsai leaves often troubles many flower friends. This article will provide you a detailed analysis of the reasons for bending iron tree bonsai leaves, and provide corresponding treatment methods to help you easily solve this problem. Reasons why the leaves of Tiesu bonsai bend 1. Insufficient light Tiesu likes light. Long-term exposure to a dark environment will cause the leaves to bend. This is because the lack of light and chlorophyll cannot be synthesized normally, resulting in the inhibition of leaf growth.
2. Excessive or too little water will affect the growth of the iron tree. Too much watering will lead to hypoxia in the roots, which will affect the growth of the leaves; too little watering will cause the leaves to lose water and cause the leaves to bend.
3. Soil problems If the soil is too hardened or too acidic, it will affect the growth of the iron tree. The hardened soil will cause poor breathing of the roots and hinder the growth of the leaves; the soil with too strong acidity will destroy the root system, causing the leaves to turn yellow and bend.
4. Pest and insect pests invade Iron trees are vulnerable to pests and diseases, such as scale insects, red spiders, etc. These pests and diseases will absorb nutrients from Iron trees and cause the leaves to bend.
5. Uncomfortable temperature The suitable temperature for growth of iron trees is 15-30℃. Too high or too low temperature will cause the leaves to bend. Treatment methods for bending leaves of Tieshu bonsai 1. Adjust the lighting and place the Tieshu bonsai in a sunny place to ensure that it receives at least 4 hours of direct sunlight every day. If the lighting is insufficient, artificial light sources can be appropriately increased.
2. Control watering according to the dryness and dryness of the soil, water in a timely manner. When watering, ensure that water penetrates evenly into the roots to avoid stagnant water.
3. Improve the soil by selecting soil with good air permeability and strong drainage, and regularly applying organic fertilizers to keep the soil fertile and loose.
4. Regularly inspect the iron tree bonsai to prevent and control pests and diseases, and take timely measures when pests and diseases are discovered. Pesticides and fungicides can be used to prevent and control them. At the same time, pay attention to ventilation to reduce the incidence of pests and diseases.
5. Adjust the temperature and place the iron tree bonsai in a suitable temperature environment to avoid too high or too low the temperature.
There are many reasons for the bending of the leaves of Tiesu bonsai, but as long as corresponding treatment methods are taken based on the reasons, this problem can be easily solved. I hope this article can provide a useful reference for horticulture enthusiasts.
References: "Horticultural Knowledge Manual", China Agricultural Press, 2018 edition.
"Guide to Home Gardening Maintenance", Shanghai Science and Technology Press, 2017 edition.