Bonsai, as one of our country's traditional arts, is deeply loved by people for its unique artistic charm. During the maintenance process, many bonsai lovers have encountered the phenomenon of bonsai dying of old age. This article will deeply discuss the reasons for bonsai dying of old age and old age, and provide corresponding solutions to help bonsai lovers better maintain bonsai. Reasons for the old age of bonsai 1. Improper water management Water is the basis for the growth of bonsai, but too much or too little water will lead to the old age of bonsai. Too much water will lead to hypoxia in the roots and affect the absorption of nutrients by the roots; too little water will cause bonsai leaves to wither and grow slowly.
2. Insufficient light bonsai requires sufficient sunlight to promote photosynthesis. Insufficient light can lead to slow growth, yellowing of leaves, and even death of bonsai.
3. Insufficient nutrients Bonsai needs sufficient nutrients during the growth process, including nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and other elements. Insufficient nutrients will lead to poor growth of bonsai, yellowing of leaves, and rot of roots.
4. Invasion by pests and diseases is one of the important reasons for the old and death of bonsai. Common pests and diseases include aphids, red spiders, powdery mildew, etc. They will absorb nutrients from bonsai and cause poor growth of bonsai.
5. Improper maintenance Improper maintenance includes pruning, fertilization, watering, etc. Improper pruning will lead to unbalanced growth of bonsai; too much or too little fertilization will affect the growth of bonsai; improper watering will cause damage to the bonsai roots. Solutions to the old age of bonsai 1. Optimize water management and reasonably control the number of watering times and amount of water to avoid too much or too little water, and adjust the watering frequency according to the season, climate and bonsai type.
2. Provide sufficient light and place the bonsai in a sunny place to ensure that the bonsai can fully receive sunlight. In the case of insufficient light, artificial light sources can be used to supplement the light.
3. Timely fertilization According to the growth stage and needs of the bonsai, apply fertilizer reasonably, select fertilizer suitable for the growth of the bonsai, and avoid excessive fertilization.
4. Prevent pests and diseases and insect pests. Regularly inspect bonsai and treat pests and diseases in a timely manner. Biopesticides or chemical pesticides can be used for prevention and control, but attention should be paid to rational use to avoid causing harm to bonsai.
5. Optimize maintenance methods and master the correct maintenance methods such as pruning, fertilization, and watering to ensure the healthy growth of bonsai.
Bonsai died of old age is a common problem in the maintenance process of bonsai. Understanding the reasons and adopting corresponding solutions will help improve the survival rate of bonsai. I hope this article can provide useful reference for bonsai lovers.
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[2]Wang Wu, Zhao Liu. Bonsai pest control manual [M]. Shanghai: Shanghai Science and Technology Press, 2019.