Light and temperature, watering and soil fertilization and pruning, pest control, pot change and pruning, Japanese iron tree, scientific name cycas, is a bonsai plant with great ornamental value. Its unique shape and tough vitality make it a popular choice for home decoration and office greening. How to correctly maintain Japanese iron tree bonsai so that it can bloom at home is a concern for many bonsai lovers. This article will introduce you in detail the maintenance methods of Japanese iron tree bonsai. Help you easily grow beautiful bonsai. Light and temperature Japanese iron trees like light, but avoid direct strong light. During the maintenance process, they should be placed in places with sufficient scattered light, such as balconies, window sills, etc. When high temperatures in summer, appropriate shade should be needed to avoid sunburn on the leaves. The suitable growth temperature for Japanese iron trees is 15-25℃, and the winter temperature should not be lower than 5℃. Watering and soil Japan's iron tree likes to moisten the soil, but avoid waterlogging. When watering, the soil should be kept slightly moist to avoid standing water. When high temperatures in summer, the number of watering can be appropriately increased. In winter, watering should be reduced to keep the soil slightly dry. In terms of soil, you can choose a mixture of leus soil, peat soil, etc. with good air permeability and strong drainage. Fertilization and pruning During the growth of the Japanese iron tree, compound fertilizer or organic fertilizer is applied once a month to promote its growth. When fertilizing, be careful not to sprinkle fertilizer directly on the leaves to avoid burning the leaves. During the growing season, appropriate pruning of withered leaves to maintain the beauty of the bonsai. Pest and insect pest control Common pests and diseases in Japan include leaf spot disease, scale insects, etc. The control methods are as follows: 1. Leaf spot disease: After the diseased leaves are discovered, cut off and burn them in time, and spray 50% carbendazim wettable powder 800 times for prevention and control.
2. Scale insects: Scale insects can be gently brushed with a soft cloth or brush. In severe cases, you can spray 40% omethoate EC with 1000 times solution. Pot changing and pruning Japanese iron trees grow quickly and need to be changed once a year. When changing pots, you can choose pot soil with good air permeability and strong drainage. At the same time, prune the root system to remove dead and rotten root systems. After pruning, place the plant into a new pot and water it thoroughly.
The maintenance of Japanese iron tree bonsai is not complicated. You only need to master the basic points of light, temperature, watering, fertilization, pruning, etc., and you can easily grow a beautiful bonsai. Pay attention to pest control and timely change of pots, so that your Japanese iron tree bonsai Blooms at home.
References: 1."Bonsai Maintenance Manual", China Forestry Press, 2015.
2."Family Bonsai Maintenance Skills", Shanghai Science and Technology Press, 2018.