Seed selection and purchase Planting environment Soil and container Planting methods Daily maintenance and reproduction methods Bonsai mint leaves have become the darling of home decoration with their fresh and refined greenery. How to cultivate a healthy bonsai mint leaves? This article will provide you with comprehensive strategies from seed selection to maintenance to make your mint green. Seed selection and purchase 1. Select varieties: There are many varieties of bonsai mint leaves, such as wrinkled leaf mint, wrinkled leaf balm, etc. Select the suitable varieties according to personal preferences and breeding environment.
2. Purchase channels: You can buy from flower markets, gardening stores or online. When purchasing, pay attention to selecting plants that grow vigorously and are free from pests and diseases. Planting environment 1. Lighting: Mint likes light, but avoid direct light. Choose semi-cloudy or places with sufficient scattered light to cultivate it.
2. Temperature: The suitable temperature for mint growth is 15 - 25 ℃. In winter, pay attention to keeping warm to avoid freezing damage. Soil and containers 1. Soil: Select soil with good drainage and strong air permeability, such as legular soil, sand, etc., and add appropriate amounts of perlite, vermiculite, etc. to improve soil air permeability.
2. Container: Choose a ceramic or plastic basin with good breathability, with drainage holes left at the bottom. Planting method 1. Clean the container: Clean the container to remove impurities.
2. Filling soil: Put a small amount of ceramite or gravel at the bottom of the container to improve drainage.
3. Planting mint: Put the mint plant into a container, fill it in the soil, and gently compress it to bring the root system into close contact with the soil.
4. Watering: Pour water thoroughly after planting to keep the soil moist. Daily maintenance 1. Watering: Mint likes to moisten the environment, but avoid waterlogging. Water it at the right time according to the dry and wet conditions of the soil to keep the soil slightly moist.
2. Fertilization: Apply compound fertilizer once a month during the growth period to promote plant growth.
3. Pruning: Regularly prune the plant to remove withered leaves and sick branches to maintain the beautiful shape of the plant.
4. Pest and insect pest control: Pay attention to observing the plants and prevent and control pests and diseases in time. Breeding method 1. Subplant breeding: Subplant the vigorously growing mint plants and replant them.
2. Cutting propagation: Cut mint branches into 5 - 10 cm long, insert them into sand, keep the soil moist, and replant them after taking root.
Through the above steps, you have mastered the cultivation method of minsaw leaves. Just maintain them patiently. I believe that your minsaw will be green and add a touch of freshness to the home. Mint leaves have high medicinal value and can be used. Tea, cooking, etc. allow you to enjoy a healthy life while enjoying the beautiful scenery.