The harm of excessive fertilization in bonsai The treatment method of excessive fertilization in bonsai Bonsai, as a unique art form, is becoming more and more popular among people. In the process of maintaining bonsai, fertilization is an indispensable part. Excessive fertilization often becomes a problem for novice flower growers. This article will provide some practical treatment methods to solve the problem of excessive fertilization in bonsai to help you deal with it easily. The harm of excessive fertilization in bonsai We need to understand the harm of excessive fertilization in bonsai. Too much fertilizer will lead to too high soil salt, which will affect the growth of bonsai. Specific manifestations are yellowing of leaves, withered branches, root decay, etc. Excessive fertilization will also lead to soil pH imbalance, further affecting the growth of bonsai. Treatment methods for excessive fertilization in bonsai 1. Stop fertilization Once excessive fertilization is found in bonsai, you must first stop fertilization immediately to give the bonsai a recovery period so that the salt in the soil can gradually decrease.
2. Cleaning up roots For root rot caused by excessive fertilization, the following steps can be used to deal with: (1) Remove the bonsai from the soil and rinse the root soil with clear water;(2) Use scissors to cut off the rotten roots and retain healthy parts;(3) Soak the treated roots in diluted potassium permanganate solution for disinfection;(4) Replant the disinfected roots into new soil.
3. Adjusting soil pH Excessive fertilization will lead to imbalance of soil pH, which can be adjusted by the following methods: (1) Adding lime: Adding appropriate amount of lime to the soil can neutralize soil acidity;(2) Using acidic fertilizers: During fertilization, appropriate use acidic fertilizers, such as ammonium sulfate, calcium superphosphate, etc.
4. Increasing soil permeability Excessive fertilization will lead to poor soil permeability, which can be improved by the following methods: (1) loosening the soil: Regularly loosening the bonsai to increase soil permeability;(2) Adding organic matter: Adding organic matter to the soil Organic matter, such as carrie soil, compost, etc., can improve soil permeability.
5. Appropriate amount of fertilization In the future maintenance process, the amount of fertilization should be strictly controlled, and the types of fertilizers and fertilization frequency should be reasonably matched according to the growth conditions of the bonsai and soil fertility.
Excessive fertilization in bonsai is a common problem, but as long as we master the correct treatment method, we can easily deal with it. In the process of maintaining bonsai, we must pay attention to the control of fertilization amount to ensure the healthy growth of bonsai. I hope this article can help you. I wish your bonsai becomes more and more beautiful.
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