What kind of fertilizer is applied to the small-leaf boxwood bonsai? Fertilization precautions As a traditional ornamental plant in our country, the small-leaf boxwood bonsai is deeply loved by bonsai enthusiasts. If you want to make the small-leaf boxwood bonsai grow more luxuriantly, reasonable fertilization is the key. What fertilizer should the small-leaf boxwood bonsai be applied to? This article will give you a detailed introduction. What kind of fertilizer is applied to the small-leaf boxwood bonsai?
1. Basal fertilizer: When planting a bonsai of Populus japonica, the first step is to choose a suitable basal fertilizer. The basal fertilizer should be organic fertilizer, such as chicken manure, cow dung, sheep manure, etc. These fertilizers are rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and other nutrients, which will help The growth of Populus japonica. When fertilizing, the organic fertilizer can be fully mixed with the soil, and then planted Populus japonica.
2. Top dressing: During the growth of the bonsai of Pinus tabularis, timely topdressing is also needed. Water-soluble fertilizer or granular fertilizer can be used for topdressing. The water-soluble fertilizer uses nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium as the main components, which can quickly replenish the nutrients needed by Pinus tabularis; Granular fertilizer is mainly slow-release fertilizer, which is conducive to long-term absorption of Pinus tabularis tabularis.
3. Foliar fertilizer: Foliar fertilizer is a fertilizer that is directly sprayed on the leaves, which can quickly replenish the trace elements needed by Populus japonica L. The following should be paid attention to when selecting foliar fertilizer: (1) Nitrogen fertilizer: Promote leaf growth, improve photosynthesis efficiency.
(2) Phosphate fertilizer: Promote root development and improve the disease resistance of Buxus microphylla.
(3) Potassium fertilizer: Enhance the drought and cold resistance of Boxus microphyllum. Fertilization precautions 1. Fertilization amount: Fertilization amount should be determined according to the growth stage and soil fertility of Boxus chinensis. The amount of basal fertilizer should not be too much to avoid root burning; the amount of topdressing and foliar fertilizer should be appropriate.
2. Fertilization time: Fertilization time should be selected during the vigorous growth period of boxwood, such as spring, summer and autumn. The temperature in winter is low and boxwood grows slowly. Fertilization is not suitable at this time.
3. Fertilization methods: Fertilization methods should be diversified, such as sowing, hole application, foliar spraying, etc. Different fertilization methods are suitable for different growth stages of Boxus chinensis.
4. Post-fertilization management: After fertilization, water should be watered in time to keep the soil moist, and pay attention to the growth status of the foliar boxwood. If there are phenomena such as burning roots and yellow leaves, the fertilization strategy should be adjusted in time.
Fertilization of yellow poplar bonsai is an important maintenance work. Mastering the correct fertilization method and selecting appropriate fertilizers will help the growth of yellow poplar bonsai. I hope this article can help you maintain your bonsai.
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