Why Bonsai is easy to dry in summer Authoritative data and comments on Bonsai summer maintenance strategies With the arrival of summer, the temperature is gradually rising. Bonsai, as the darling of indoor and outdoor decoration, is also facing the challenge brought by high temperatures. The problem of being easy to dry in summer has become a problem for many Bonsai enthusiasts. How to effectively deal with this challenge so that bonsai remains vibrant in the scorching summer? This article will provide you with a detailed analysis. Reasons why bonsai is easy to dry in summer 1. Evaporation at high temperatures: When the temperature rises in summer, the air humidity decreases, which causes water evaporation to accelerate and bonsai is prone to lose water.
2. Plant physiological activities: In summer, plants grow vigorously, physiological activities increase, and the demand for water increases.
3. Improper irrigation: Improper watering or not timely watering may easily lead to water shortage in bonsai. Tips for maintaining bonsai in summer 1. Appropriate shade: When the sun is strong in summer, the bonsai should be appropriately shaded to avoid direct sunlight. You can choose to illuminate in the morning or evening to reduce direct light at noon.
2. Controlled watering: In summer, watering should follow the principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet", that is, watering should be done when the soil surface is dry. When watering, it should be poured thoroughly at one time to avoid frequent watering.
3. Maintain air humidity: You can increase the air humidity by spraying water, placing water trays, etc. to reduce the evaporation rate.
4. Choose suitable bonsai plants: Choose bonsai plants that are drought-tolerant and high-temperature resistant, such as five-needle pine, black pine, yellow pine, etc.
5. Appropriate fertilization: Plants grow vigorously in summer, so the number of fertilization can be increased appropriately, but attention should be paid to the concentration of fertilization to avoid burning the roots.
6. Observe the status of the bonsai: Regularly observe the leaves, branches and other parts of the bonsai, and deal with abnormalities found in a timely manner. Authoritative Data and Comments According to "China Bonsai" magazine, the mortality rate of bonsai in summer can reach more than 20%, among which the drought problem caused by improper water management is particularly prominent. Industry insiders point out that reasonable water management is the key to maintaining bonsai in summer.
The Bonsai Branch of the China Horticultural Society also reminds bonsai enthusiasts that maintaining bonsai in summer should pay attention to the following aspects: 1. Master watering skills to avoid frequent watering or insufficient watering.
2. Choose suitable bonsai plants to improve stress resistance.
3. Maintain appropriate light and ventilation conditions to reduce the occurrence of diseases.
The problem that bonsai is easy to dry in summer cannot be ignored. Only by mastering the correct maintenance methods can the bonsai remain full of vitality in the scorching summer. I hope the strategies in this article will help you and wish your bonsai thrive in the summer!