Introduction to Maple Bonsai Planting Skills and Precautions for Maple Bonsai Maintenance With the continuous improvement of people's requirements for the quality of the home environment, bonsai, as a decoration with great ornamental and cultural connotations, is becoming more and more popular among people. Maple bonsai, with its unique autumn colors and rich shapes, has become the favorite of many bonsai lovers. This article will introduce you in detail the planting methods of maple bonsai and help you create a unique home landscape. Introduction to Maple Bonsai Maple, also known as maple tree, is a deciduous tree with beautiful leaf shapes and changeable leaf colors, especially the red leaves in autumn, which are even more eye-catching. Maple bonsai has high ornamental value and is known as the "King of Bonsai". Maple bonsai planting skills 1. To choose the right maple variety to plant maple bonsai, the first thing to do is to choose the right variety. Common maple varieties include: chicken claw maple, red maple, triangular maple, etc. Chicken claw maple and red maple are the most common., has high ornamental value.
2. Choosing the right pot with maple bonsai should take into account the size, shape and soil drainage. Ceramic pots or purple sand pots with good air permeability and good drainage should be selected.
3. Soil configuration The soil for maple bonsai should be loose, breathable and acidic soil with good drainage. Commonly used soil ratios include: legular soil, coarse sand, perlite, etc., with a ratio of 4:3:3.
4. Planting time The planting time of maple bonsai is generally in spring and autumn. The temperature in these two seasons is suitable, which is conducive to plant growth.
5. Planting method When planting, first put a layer of gravel on the bottom of the basin to facilitate drainage, and then fill the soil into the basin. The depth is suitable for the plant's root system to naturally stretch. When planting, make the root neck of the plant and the soil surface be flat to avoid tilting the plant.
6. Watering and fertilization The watering of maple bonsai should follow the principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet", keep the soil moist, apply thin fertilizer frequently, and apply compound fertilizer 3-4 times a year.
7. Lighting and pruning of maple bonsai requires sufficient light, and maintains 4-6 hours of light every day. When pruning, adjustments can be made according to personal preferences and plant shape to maintain good ornamental effects. Precautions for the maintenance of maple bonsai 1. Prevent pests and diseases. Maple bonsai is susceptible to pests and diseases, such as aphids, red spiders, etc. When pests and diseases are discovered, timely prevention and control measures must be taken.
2. Avoid direct strong light. Maple bonsai should not be exposed to direct light for a long time to avoid burning the leaves.
3. Pay attention to temperature control. The suitable temperature for the growth of maple bonsai is 15-25℃. Too high or too low will affect plant growth.
Planting maple bonsai requires patience and care. As long as you master planting skills and maintenance methods, you can create a unique home landscape. I hope you will gain a full sense of accomplishment during the planting of maple bonsai!