Maintenance and fertilization of wolfberry bonsai As people continue to improve their pursuit of quality of life, the art of bonsai has gradually entered thousands of households. wolfberry bonsai has become the favorite of many bonsai lovers with its unique ornamental value and medicinal value. If you want to raise wolfberry bonsai well, it is crucial to understand its maintenance and fertilization skills. This article will introduce you in detail the maintenance and fertilization methods of wolfberry bonsai to help you easily raise beautiful and healthy wolfberry bonsai. Maintenance of wolfberry bonsai 1. Light wolfberry bonsai likes light and should be placed in a place with sufficient sunshine. In summer, shade can be appropriately shaded to avoid direct strong light. In winter, sufficient light should be ensured to promote the growth of wolfberry.
2. Watering wolfberry bonsai requires a high amount of water, but it should not be too much. When watering, the soil should be kept moist to avoid standing water. When it is high in summer, the number of watering can be increased appropriately; in winter, watering should be reduced to keep the soil slightly moist.
3. Fertilization During the growth of the wolfberry bonsai, apply compound fertilizer once a month to promote its growth. When fertilizing, be careful not to sprinkle the fertilizer directly on the leaves to avoid burning the leaves. After fertilizing, water it should be timely to facilitate the dissolution of the fertilizer.
4. The pruning of wolfberry bonsai is the key to maintaining its appearance and health. The following points should be paid attention to when pruning: (1) Cut off sick and weak branches, dead branches and excessively dense branches to keep the tree shape beautiful.
(2) Appropriate bud eyes should be left during pruning to facilitate the growth of new branches.
(3) Apply wound cream in time after pruning to prevent the invasion of bacteria.
5. Control of pests and diseases The common pests and diseases in wolfberry bonsai include scale insects, red spiders, etc. The control methods are as follows: (1) Regular inspection and timely treatment of pests and diseases discovered.
(2) Use pesticides for prevention and control, paying attention to the amount and method of use of pesticides.
(3) Maintain environmental ventilation and reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases. Fertilization of wolfberry bonsai 1. Fertilization principles Fertilization of wolfberry bonsai should follow the principle of "applying thin fertilizer frequently" to avoid excessive fertilization leading to root burning.
2. Fertilization methods (1) Organic fertilizers: such as chicken manure, cow dung, etc., can improve soil fertility and promote the growth of wolfberry.
(2) Inorganic fertilizers: such as compound fertilizers, diammonium phosphate, etc., can supplement the nutrients needed for the growth of wolfberry.
(3) Foliar fertilizers: such as urea, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, etc., can quickly replenish the nutrients needed for the growth of wolfberry.
3. Fertilization time During the growth of wolfberry bonsai, fertilizer is applied once a month. Spring and autumn are the periods of vigorous growth of wolfberry, so the number of fertilization can be appropriately increased.
The maintenance and fertilization of wolfberry bonsai is the key to ensuring its healthy growth. Mastering the correct maintenance and fertilization methods can make your wolfberry bonsai rejuvenate and become a beautiful scenery at home. I hope this article can help you and wish you a beautiful and healthy wolfberry bonsai!