Selection and purchase of breeding environment Soil and watering pruning and modeling Pest and pest control skills As people continue to improve their pursuit of quality of life, bonsai art has gradually entered thousands of households. Larch bonsai has become a favorite for many bonsai lovers with its unique shape and distinctive seasons. This article will introduce you in detail the breeding methods of larch bonsai and help you easily create a pot of green home art at home. Material selection and purchase 1. Select varieties: There are many varieties of larch, such as Japanese larch, northeastern larch, etc. When selecting, personal preferences and breeding environment should be considered.
2. Observe saplings: When purchasing, you should choose larch trees with strong growth, no pests and diseases, and a correct tree shape.
3. Understand the source: Before purchasing, understand the source of the saplings to ensure that they are healthy and free from pests and diseases. Breeding environment 1. Light: Larch trees like light and should be placed in a sunny place to ensure at least 4-6 hours of light every day.
2. Temperature: Larch is cold-resistant and can be placed indoors in winter. Avoid direct sunlight in summer and maintain ventilation.
3. Humidity: Larch likes humid environments, and appropriate water spray can be used to increase air humidity. Soil and watering 1. Soil: Larch is suitable for growing in soil with good drainage and strong air permeability. Mixed soil such as carrious soil and coarse sand can be used.
2. Watering: Keep the soil moist, but avoid standing water. When it is hot in summer, the number of watering can be increased appropriately. Trim and styling 1. Trim: Larch grows rapidly and needs to be pruned regularly to keep the tree shape beautiful. When pruning, pay attention to retaining the main branch and cutting off sick and weak branches and crossing branches.
2. Shaping: According to personal preference, bending, coiling and other shapes can be carried out. During the modeling process, be careful not to damage the bark. Pest and pest control 1. Observe pests and diseases: Regularly observe larch and treat pests and diseases found in a timely manner.
2. Control methods: Prevention and control of pests and diseases should be the main focus. Biological control, physical control and other methods can be used. If necessary, pesticides with low toxicity and low residue can be used. Maintenance skills 1. Fertilization: Larch grows vigorously and requires regular fertilization. Compound fertilizers, organic fertilizers, etc. can be used once a month.
2. Air circulation: Maintain indoor air circulation to avoid poor growth of larch.
Although larch bonsai breeding requires a certain amount of patience and skill, as long as you master the breeding methods, you can easily create a pot of green home art at home. I hope this article can provide a useful reference for your breeding path.
References: Report of the Bonsai Research Institute of the China Academy of Forestry,"Bonsai Conservation and Modeling" published by the China Bonsai Art magazine