How to Keep Dwarf Red楠 at Home
The editor introduces how to keep Dwarf Red楠 at home and explains the cultivation methods and knowledge about flowers. Here is a comprehensive introduction.
Dwarf Red楠 is suitable for shaping into a bonsai and prefers to grow in hot and rainy places. It needs to be placed outdoors for full-day sun exposure, and it can also grow in a semi-shaded environment. However, prolonged shading will weaken its growth, making it difficult to survive the winter. Below is a detailed introduction to the cultivation methods of Dwarf Red楠.
1. Watering
Newly planted plants should maintain moist soil, and water should not be lacking. For mature plants, water thoroughly when dry, and keep the soil moist in autumn and winter to prevent extensive leaf shedding and drying.
2. Fertilizing
Dwarf Red楠 thrives in fertile environments. During maintenance, it can be fertilized appropriately, with thin and frequent fertilization being ideal, avoiding thick fertilizers. Newly planted plants do not need to be fertilized in the first year. From the second year onwards, if the plant shows signs of nutrient deficiency, fertilize every 15-30 days with decomposed organic fertilizer. During the fruiting period, increase the frequency of fertilization slightly, mainly using nitrogen-potassium fertilizers, combined with an appropriate amount of trace elements, and foliar fertilization can be applied to mature plants.
3. Pruning
When pruning the plant, mainly focus on pruning the branches. Do not randomly perform trunk pruning. If trunk pruning is necessary, the remaining branches should not exceed 1 centimeter in diameter. The cut ends must be sealed properly, and more foliar watering should be done.
4. Yellowing Leaves Treatment
When yellow leaves appear on the plant, it may be due to compacted soil and lack of nutrients. In this case, replace the soil with new potting mix and incorporate decomposed organic fertilizer as a base. If there is a nutrient deficiency without soil compaction, supplement nutrients promptly by diluting compound fertilizer 1:10 and watering three times to improve the condition.
5. Diseases and Pests
In autumn, the plant is prone to white sticky bacteria, which can be scraped clean with a scraper and then placed in the sun to be exposed to sunlight.
The above information on how to keep Dwarf Red楠 at home and the explanation of its cultivation methods hope to be helpful to you!