Choose the right bonsai woody soil Selection and preparation, watering, fertilizing, pruning and modeling pest control With the improvement of the quality of life, more and more people are beginning to place small bonsai woody trees at home, which not only beautifies the environment, but also cultivates sentiment. Maintaining small bonsai woody trees is not easy. How to make these green plants rejuvenate in small pots has become a concern for many flower friends. This article will introduce you in detail the maintenance methods of small bonsai woody trees and help you become a master of green cultivation. Choosing the right bonsai woody trees Choosing the right small bonsai woody trees is the key to successful maintenance. Bonsai woody trees should have the following characteristics: 1. Beautiful tree shape: full crown, elegant tree shape, easy to shape.
2. Moderate growth rate: The growth rate should not be too fast to avoid affecting the shape.
3. Strong ability to resist pests and diseases: Select varieties with strong ability to resist pests and diseases to reduce maintenance difficulties. Soil selection and preparation Soil is the basis for the growth of bonsai woody trees. Soil with good drainage and strong air permeability should be selected. The following soils are more suitable: 1. Leafus soil: rich in organic matter and sufficient fertility, but poor drainage, need to be mixed with sand.
2. River sand: It has good drainage but low fertility and needs to be mixed with other soil.
3. Humus soil: It has high fertility, but poor air permeability and needs to be mixed with other soils.
When preparing soil, it is generally mixed according to the ratio of humus soil: river sand: humus soil =3:2:1. Watering and fertilization 1. Watering: Watering is an important part of the maintenance of bonsai trees. Too much or too little watering will affect the growth of plants. Generally speaking, watering should follow the principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet", that is, water the soil surface when it is dry, and water it thoroughly when watering.
2. Fertilization: Fertilization should be carried out according to the growth stage and needs of the plant. Compound fertilizer should be applied once a month during the period of vigorous growth, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be applied during the flowering and flowering period. When fertilizing, care should be taken not to excessive to avoid causing fertilizer damage. pruning and modeling 1. pruning: pruning is an important means to maintain the beautiful shape of bonsai woody trees. When pruning, the principle of "removing the weak and leaving the strong, removing the diseases and leaving the healthy" should be followed to cut off dead branches, sick branches, and excessively dense branches.
2. Modeling: Modeling is a reflection of the artistic nature of bonsai woody trees. Modeling should be carried out according to the characteristics of the tree and personal preferences. Methods such as climbing, pruning, and picking can be adopted. Pest and pest control are important factors affecting the growth of bonsai woody trees. Prevention is the principle of pest control and treatment is the main focus. The following common pests and diseases and their control methods: 1. Pests: Common pests include red spiders, scale insects, etc., which can be controlled with pesticides.
2. Diseases: Common diseases include anthracnose, powdery mildew, etc., which can be controlled and controlled using fungicides.
The maintenance of small woody bonsai is not achieved overnight. It requires flower friends to constantly explore and summarize in practice. As long as you master the correct maintenance methods, I believe that your woody bonsai will definitely rejuvenate and become a beautiful scenery at home.