Choose the right soil watering method Light needs Fertilization skills pruning and modeling pest control Temperature and humidity With the improvement of quality of life, more and more families are beginning to maintain bonsai, and large-leaf bonsai has become the favorite of many bonsai lovers because of its unique leaf shape and rich layers. How to maintain large-leaf bonsai and make it rejuvenate at home? This article will provide you with a detailed analysis of the maintenance methods of large-leaf bonsai. Choosing the right soil The soil of large-leaf bonsai requires good drainage and strong air permeability. It is recommended to use soil made from a mixture of legus soil, coarse sand, perlite, etc. This soil is conducive to root growth and can maintain soil moisture., avoid standing water. Watering method When watering large-leaf bonsai, we must adhere to the principle of "seeing wet when it is dry". When watering, we must ensure that the soil is completely moist, but there is no water accumulation. When it is high in summer, the number of watering can be increased appropriately; when it is low in winter, it is necessary to Reduce watering to avoid excessive soil causing root rot. Light demand Large-leaf bonsai has a high demand for light and should be placed in a place with sufficient light indoors. When the sun is strong in summer, pay attention to shading the sun to avoid sunburn on the leaves. In winter, the sun is weak, so the lighting time can be appropriately increased. Fertilization techniques The fertilization of large-leaf bonsai should follow the principle of "applying thin fertilizer frequently". During the vigorous growth period, compound fertilizer or organic fertilizer should be applied once a month. When fertilizing, ensure that the fertilizer is fully mixed with the soil to avoid burning roots. Pruning and shaping The pruning of large-leaf bonsai is the key to creating a beautiful shape. When pruning, the principle of "thinning, cutting, and cutting" must be followed, that is, thinning sick and weak branches, cutting off cross branches, and cutting off short long branches. After pruning, apply gardening cutting cream in time to prevent the invasion of bacteria. Pest and pest control Common pests and diseases in large-leaf bonsai include aphids, red spiders, powdery mildew, etc. The control methods are as follows: 1. Aphids: Pesticides such as imidacloprid and avermectin can be sprayed to control them.
2. Red spider: You can spray pesticides such as Miqing and avermectin to control it.
3. Powdery mildew: It can be sprayed with pesticides such as carbendazim and thiophanate methyl to prevent and control it. Temperature and humidity The suitable temperature for the growth of large-leaf bonsai is 15℃-30 ℃. When the indoor temperature in winter is lower than 5℃, measures should be taken to keep warm. When the high temperature in summer, attention should be paid to ventilation and cooling. In terms of humidity, it is advisable to keep 60%-70%.
The maintenance of large-leaf bonsai is not difficult. As long as you master the key points of soil, watering, light, fertilization, pruning, pest control, temperature and humidity, etc., you can make your green plants rejuvenate. I hope this article can help you maintain bonsai.