Timing for pot change, preparations before pot change, steps for pot change, maintenance after pot change, is deeply loved by gardening enthusiasts because of its unique tree shape and rich colors. Over time, the growth environment of the bonsai may become inappropriate, and pot change is necessary at this time. This article will introduce you in detail the techniques and precautions for pot change of triangle maple bonsai to help you easily complete this gardening work. Timing for pot change The best time to change pots for bougainvillea bonsai is usually in spring or autumn. The spring temperature is suitable and the plant grows vigorously. Changing pots at this time is conducive to plant recovery; the autumn temperature gradually drops, and the plants enter a dormant period, which is not easy to be affected by cold weather after changing pots. Preparations before changing pots 1. Choose the right pots: When changing pots, you should choose pots slightly larger than the original pots to facilitate the growth of plants. The pots are made of ceramics or purple sand with good breathability.
2. Prepare new soil: The new soil should be made of special horticultural soil with good air permeability and good drainage, such as peat soil, perlite, etc.
3. Prepare pruning tools: Before changing pots, prepare pruning tools such as scissors and gardening scissors to facilitate pruning of dead branches and sick branches. Step 1. Clean the original pot: Remove the bougainville-maple bonsai from the original pot, clean up the old soil around the roots, and check whether the roots have rot, pests and diseases.
2. Trim the root system: If there are rotten roots, pests and diseases, they should be pruned to retain healthy root parts.
3. Soil replacement: Put the new soil into the new basin, fill it to 2/3 of the height of the basin, and gently compress it.
4. Put the plants: Put the trimmed bougainville-maple bonsai into a new pot, adjust the position of the plants, and make the root system evenly distributed.
5. Filling: Continue to fill the soil to the mouth of the basin and gently compress it to ensure close contact between the soil and the root system.
6. Watering: After changing the pot, water it thoroughly immediately to help the plants resume growth. Maintenance after changing pots 1. Shade: After changing pots, place the bougainville-maple bonsai in a semi-shaded place to avoid direct sunlight to avoid burning the leaves of the plants due to strong light.
2. Watering: Keep the soil moist, but avoid standing water, and adjust the watering frequency according to the weather and plant growth conditions.
3. Fertilization: After changing pots, slow-release fertilizers can be appropriately applied to supplement the nutrients needed for plant growth.
Changing the pot of bougainville-maple bonsai is an important gardening task. Mastering the correct skills and precautions will help the plants grow healthily. I hope this article can provide a useful reference for your pot change of bougainville-maple bonsai. According to the "Technical Guide for Horticultural Plant Maintenance" issued by the "China Horticulture Society, reasonable pot change and maintenance can effectively extend the ornamental life of bougainville-maple bonsai.