How to raise ginseng and banyan bonsai
The ginseng fig bonsai is known as a "breathing sculpture" for its unique rhizome shape. Its expanded roots and green leaves form a unique aesthetic feeling. This Moraceae plant is native to tropical areas and needs to maintain its growth temperature between 15 and 30 ° C. Mastering five key elements during indoor maintenance can create a charming scenery. 1. Light and temperature control of the core elements of ginseng banyan bonsai maintenance Ginseng banyan likes to scatter light in an environment. It receives 4 hours of soft light every day in spring and autumn, and requires a sunshade net to filter 50% strong light in summer. In winter, it can be moved to the south sill to maintain the overwintering temperature above 12℃. If the blade appears focused edge, the light intensity needs to be adjusted immediately. The scientific watering system adopts the "three-finger detection method": insert the index finger into the soil for 2 centimeters, and water is needed if the knuckles are dry. Keep the soil slightly moist in spring and summer, and extend winter until the topsoil becomes white before watering. Combined with a pottery basin with holes at the bottom, it can effectively prevent stagnant water and root rot. Nutrient supply plan During the growth period (March to September), leaf viewing plant nutrient solution diluted 800 times is applied every month, combined with 5 grains of slow-release fertilizer every season. Focusing on supplementing potassium can promote root expansion, and using banana peel fermentation liquor has a significant effect. Note that newly replaced plants need to stop fertilizing for 30 days. 2. Advanced skills for styling maintenance. The best period for pot change is before and after Qingming Festival. Keep 1/3 of the heart protective soil and cut off the dark brown aging roots. The diameter of the new basin is 3-5 cm larger than that of the original basin. It uses a mixed substrate of red jade soil: legular leaf soil: river sand =5:3:2, and a ceramsite drainage layer is laid on the bottom. Tips for shaping branches and leaves are shaped and trimmed in May every year, retaining 3-5 main branches, and using aluminum wire to coil and tie them to create a curved dry shape. Remove the top buds in time during daily maintenance to promote the germination of lateral branches. Applying healing agents after trimming can speed up wound recovery. 3. Disease prevention and daily management Regularly wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to prevent red spider damage. If leaf spot disease occurs, immediately remove the affected leaves and irrigate the roots with 800 times carbendazim solution. Keep the environment ventilated and avoid long-term exposure to air conditioning outlets.
How to raise ginseng and banyan bonsai
Through systematic maintenance, the ginseng fig bonsai can maintain its ornamental value for decades. It is recommended to take growth records quarterly to compare leaf color and root status. By mastering the watering principle of "seeing the dry, seeing the wet" and rotating the pot regularly to receive light, you can cultivate a high-quality bonsai with strong roots and bright leaves.