Why Can't Ginseng Bonsai Be Cultivated at Home?
About why ginseng bonsai cannot be cultivated at home and the small experience of understanding the placement of ginseng bonsai, the following is a detailed introduction.
The ginseng bonsai we purchase are often grafted, with a large root lump at the bottom, resembling the shape of ginseng, and the upper part has lush foliage. We call it ginseng bonsai. Cultivating this type of banyan as a bonsai in a beautiful ceramic pot is very attractive. However, many people who buy it often experience leaf drop. What is the reason for this, and how should we solve it? Xiao Qi will tell you the reason.
The first reason for the leaf drop of ginseng bonsai is due to insufficient light. In fact, banyan plants are very fond of light. Many gardening enthusiasts place it directly in a dark environment, resulting in poor photosynthesis and root growth. Its leaves will inevitably fall off. Therefore, when cultivating ginseng bonsai at home, it should be placed in a place with sunlight, ensuring at least two to three hours of sunlight exposure per day. If there is a lack of light, the leaves will turn yellow and fall off extensively.
The second point is due to poor watering control, which can be divided into two situations: one is the potting soil being too dry with insufficient watering, and the other is excessive watering leading to root rot and leaf drop. Watering ginseng bonsai is very simple. The banyan trees we buy are often directly cultivated in nutrient soil or coconut bran, which has very good soil breathability. When kept indoors, it is essential to ensure sufficient watering. Our watering principle is to water thoroughly when the soil surface is dry for one to two centimeters. Never let the potting soil become too dry, as dry roots will inevitably cause leaf drop and widespread leaf shedding. If you water too much and the soil is not dry, watering directly will lead to root rot, which will cause extensive leaf drop and black leaves on the leaves.
The third situation is due to poor ventilation and dry air indoors. When kept at home, ventilation is often not well managed. Placing it in a place without ventilation and the indoor environment being dry can cause the leaves to become dry and fall off when touched. Therefore, when cultivating banyan trees, it is best to ensure good ventilation. Under the premise of ventilation, increase the humidity by spraying water twice a day. Using a spray bottle to gently spray the leaves can increase air humidity. The leaves can also absorb some water, making them brighter and preventing leaf drop.
In fact, banyan trees are not difficult to cultivate. The reason we can't keep them well at home is that we are not following their cultivation methods. When cultivating them, the soil should be as breathable as possible. The best soil mixture is a 1:1 ratio of decomposed leaf soil and river sand. The pot should not be too deep; a shorter pot is preferable, and it should not be too large. Ideally, use a pot about the same size as the canopy. When watering, dig a little into the soil surface, water when it is dry for one to two centimeters, and apply fertilizer regularly and in controlled amounts. Once or twice a month is sufficient, and the concentration should not be too high. If you want it to grow lush, choose a fertilizer with a high nitrogen content and no lack of other elements, such as Huaduo No. 10. If you don't have it, you can also use a multi-element fertilizer. As long as it is used regularly and in controlled amounts, with moderate concentration, it can provide adequate nutrients and promote rapid growth.
This is how to care for banyan trees. One more thing is to ensure reasonable sunlight exposure. It doesn't mind direct sunlight but is afraid of a lack of light. If your banyan tree experiences widespread leaf drop, the best method is to remove the soil and check the roots. If there are rotten or dry roots, trim them and cultivate in new soil. By following the methods mentioned by Xiao Qi, it can quickly grow new leaves, and the leaf drop situation will not occur.
The above is a detailed explanation of why ginseng bonsai cannot be cultivated at home and the placement of ginseng bonsai. I hope this article can provide you with some help in green plant management!