Choose the right rose varieties, select and prepare light and ventilation, watering and fertilization, pruning and modeling rose bonsai to control diseases and insect pests. With its gorgeous flowers and beautiful shapes, it has become a beautiful landscape in home gardening. It is not easy to keep a pot of rose bonsai. This article will introduce you in detail the maintenance precautions for rose bonsai and help you easily create your own beautiful bonsai. Choosing the right rose variety When purchasing rose bonsai, we must first choose the right variety based on personal preferences and maintenance conditions. There are many varieties of roses, including single petals, double petals, large flower types, small flower types, etc. Different varieties of roses have different requirements for light, moisture, soil and other conditions. Varieties that are resistant to shade, drought-tolerant, and highly adaptable are more suitable for family maintenance. Soil selection and the soil used for preparing rose bonsai require good drainage and strong air permeability. You can choose peat soil, leaf soil, coarse sand and other materials to be mixed in a certain proportion. The specific ratio is: leaf soil 50%, peat soil 30%, coarse sand 20%, some bone meal, diammonium phosphate and other fertilizers can be added in appropriate amounts to provide sufficient nutrients. Light and ventilation Rose bonsai requires sufficient light and at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight every day. A good ventilation environment is also very important for the growth of roses. When high temperatures in summer, attention should be paid to proper shade to avoid direct sunlight causing leaf burns. Watering and fertilization The watering of rose bonsai should follow the principle of "see wet when it is dry" to avoid the soil being too wet or too dry. In the high temperature season in summer, the number of watering can be appropriately increased. In terms of fertilization, compound fertilizers or organic fertilizers should be applied once a month to promote plant growth. Pruning and modeling The pruning of rose bonsai is the key to creating a beautiful shape. The following principles should be followed when pruning: 1. pruning time: pruning before spring sprouts germinate, which is conducive to plant growth; 2. pruning method: Cut off sick and weak branches, Cross-branches, inward branches, to keep the plant ventilated and transparent; 3. Modeling skills: According to personal preference, you can prune it into a round head shape, tower shape, fan shape, etc. Prevention and control of pests and diseases rose bonsai are vulnerable to pests and diseases, such as red spiders, aphids, powdery mildew, etc. The control methods are as follows: 1. Regularly inspect the plants and treat pests and diseases found in a timely manner; 2. Use pesticides and fungicides to control them, and pay attention to alternating use of different types of pesticides; 3. Strengthen maintenance and improve the plant's disease resistance.
The maintenance of rose bonsai is not achieved overnight. It requires patience and care. Through the above precautions, I believe that you have a deeper understanding of the maintenance of rose bonsai. As long as you take care of it carefully, a beautiful rose bonsai will be presented in front of your eyes. Here, I wish the majority of horticulture enthusiasts successful maintenance and enjoy the beautiful life brought by bonsai!