Reasons why the plum bonsai branches are too long. Treatment methods for plum bonsai maintenance suggestions With the arrival of spring, the beautiful scenery of plum bonsai is gradually revealed. Many bonsai enthusiasts have found that the branches of their own plum bonsai grow too long. Not only affects the appearance, but may also affect the growth of plants. Let's talk about how to deal with the problem of too long plum bonsai branches and provide some pruning techniques and maintenance suggestions. There are several main reasons why plum bonsai branches are too long: 1. Insufficient light: Plum blossoms like light. If there is insufficient light, the branches will grow towards the light source, causing the branches to be too long.
2. Improper water management: Too much or too little water will affect the growth of plum bonsai, and too much water will cause branches to grow.
3. Insufficient nutrients: Plum blossoms have a high demand for nutrients. If the soil nutrients are insufficient, the branches will also grow too long.
4. Untimely pruning: The pruning of plum bonsai needs to be carried out regularly. If the pruning is not timely, the branches will grow longer and longer. Treatment methods for too long plum bonsai branches 1. pruning skills (1) pruning time: It is best to prune plum bonsai during the growing season, such as spring or autumn.
(2) Pruning method: Cut off the long branches from the roots, and then appropriately prune the main branches and lateral branches according to the growth trend of the plant to maintain a reasonable proportion of branches.
(3) Precautions for pruning: Avoid damaging the trunk and lateral branches of plum blossoms when pruning, so as not to affect the normal growth of the plant.
2. Light adjustment (1) Move to a place with sufficient light: Move the plum bonsai to a place with sufficient light to ensure its normal growth.
(2) Manual fill light: If there is insufficient light, you can use LED fill light to manually fill light.
3. Water management (1) Reasonable watering: Reasonably adjust the watering frequency according to the growth status of plum bonsai to avoid too much or too little water.
(2) Soil permeability: Maintaining soil permeability is conducive to the growth of plum bonsai.
4. Nutrient supplementation (1) Application of organic fertilizers: During the growing season, appropriate application of organic fertilizers, such as decomposed chicken manure, sheep manure, etc.
(2) Foliar spraying: During the growing season, foliar spraying is carried out regularly to replenish the nutrients needed by plum blossoms. Suggestions for the maintenance of plum bonsai 1. Regular pruning: Keep the branches of plum bonsai neat, which is conducive to the normal growth of the plant.
2. Control light: Place the plum bonsai under appropriate lighting conditions to ensure its normal growth.
3. Moderate watering: Reasonably adjust the watering frequency according to the growth status of plum bonsai.
4. Timely fertilization: During the growing season, appropriate application of organic fertilizers to supplement the nutrients needed by plum blossoms.
Excessive branches of plum bonsai are a common problem. Through reasonable pruning, light adjustment, water management and nutrient supplementation, this situation can be effectively improved. I hope the above suggestions can help all plum bonsai lovers and make your plum bonsai more beautiful.