Seedling selection and planting Light and temperature Watering and fertilization, pruning and modeling pest control As people pursue higher and higher quality of life, the art of bonsai has gradually entered thousands of households. Wisteria bonsai has become the favorite of many bonsai lovers because of its beautiful vines, rich aroma and flowers that change in the seasons. How to cultivate a beautiful wisteria bonsai? This article will provide you with a detailed analysis of the cultivation methods of wisteria bonsai. Selection and planting 1. Selection of seedlings When selecting seedlings for wisteria bonsai, you should choose plants that grow vigorously and are free from pests and diseases. It is more appropriate to select seedlings of the same year or two year old.
2. When planting wisteria bonsai, you should choose a suitable pot. Generally, a purple sand pot or ceramic pot is appropriate. Before planting, first lay a layer of tiles on the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage. Put the wisteria seedlings into the pot., fill in a suitable amount of culture soil to stretch the root system, water through, and make the soil solid. Light and temperature 1. Light and wisteria likes light, but it is also resistant to shade. During the cultivation process, wisteria bonsai should be ensured to have 4-6 hours of direct sunlight every day. When it is hot in summer, attention should be paid to shade to avoid sunburn on the leaves.
2. Temperature Wisteria prefers a warm and humid climate, and the suitable temperature for growth is 15-28℃. In winter, wisteria bonsai should be moved indoors and the room temperature should be kept above 5℃ to prevent freezing. Watering and fertilization 1. Watering wisteria likes to wet the environment, but avoid standing water. When watering, keep the soil moist, but no standing water. During the high temperature season in summer, the number of watering can be increased appropriately. In winter, you should reduce watering and keep the soil slightly moist.
2. Fertilization During the growth period of wisteria, apply compound fertilizer every 15 days. The amount of fertilization is based on the principle of thin fertilizer and frequent application. During the winter dormant period, no fertilizer may be applied. Pruning and modeling 1. Pruning wisteria grows rapidly. Before sprouting in spring every year, pruning should be carried out to remove sick and weak branches, crossed branches and excessively dense branches to facilitate ventilation and light transmission. After pruning, gardening scissors can be used to cut the branches into the desired shape.
2. The shapes of wisteria bonsai include straight dry type, curved dry type, cliff type, etc. During the modeling process, pruning can be combined to make the wisteria bonsai present a beautiful posture. Pest and pest control 1. The disease Wisteria is prone to diseases such as powdery mildew and anthracnose. When diseases are discovered, fungicides, such as carbendazim and chlorothalonil, should be sprayed in time.
2. Insect wisteria is susceptible to pests such as aphids and red spiders. When pests are found, pesticides such as dichlorvos and dimethoate can be sprayed.
Cultivating wisteria bonsai requires patience and care, and master the knowledge of seedling selection, planting, lighting, temperature, watering, fertilization, pruning and modeling, and pest control, so that your wisteria bonsai can flourish. I hope this article can provide some help for you on the road to cultivating wisteria bonsai.