Choosing suitable bonsai soil, fertilization, watering, light pruning and modeling pest control With the improvement of the quality of life, more and more people are beginning to place bonsai at home, which not only beautifies the environment, but also cultivates sentiment. Large-leaf banyan bonsai Because of its unique shape and vitality, it has become the first choice of many bonsai lovers. How to maintain large-leaf banyan bonsai? The following is a detailed strategy for maintaining large-leaf banyan bonsai to help you grow a green bonsai. Choose the right bonsai 1. Pots: The large-leaf banyan bonsai should be made of ceramic pots or purple sand pots with good air permeability and good drainage. The size of the pot should be selected according to the size and shape of the saplings, and should not be too large or too small.
2. Saplings: Choose large-leaf banyan seedlings with healthy growth and lush branches and leaves. It is best to choose saplings with moderate trunk thickness and beautiful tree shape. Soil and fertilization 1. Soil: Large-leaved banyan trees prefer loose, fertile, and well-drained soil. They can be mixed with legus soil, garden soil, sand, etc. in a certain proportion.
2. Fertilization: During the growth period of large-leaf banyan trees, compound fertilizer should be applied once a month. The amount of fertilizer should not be too much to avoid root burning. During the period of vigorous growth, the amount of nitrogen fertilizer applied can be appropriately increased to promote the growth of branches and leaves. Watering and light 1. Watering: Large-leaf banyan trees like a humid environment, but avoid waterlogging. Watering must be based on the principle of "seeing wet when it is dry" to avoid standing water. During the high temperature season in summer, the number of watering can be appropriately increased.
2. Light: Large-leaf banyan trees like light, but avoid direct light. Place them in places with sufficient scattered light, such as balconies, windowsills, etc., and should be shaded appropriately in summer to avoid strong light burning the leaves. Trim and modeling 1. Trim: Large-leaf banyan trees grow rapidly. We must prune dead branches and sick branches in time to keep the tree shape beautiful. When pruning, pay attention to retaining the layered sense of the stumps to make the tree shape more natural.
2. Modeling: There are various modeling techniques for large-leaf banyan bonsai, such as cliff style, curved dry style, oblique dry style, etc. Choose the appropriate modeling method according to personal preferences and the characteristics of the stump. Pest and pest control 1. Diseases: Large-leaf banyan trees are prone to leaf spot disease, anthracnose, etc. When diseases are discovered, the diseased branches must be cut off in time and sprayed with pesticides for control.
2. Pests: Large-leaf banyan trees are vulnerable to pests such as aphids and red spiders. When pests are found, they can be sprayed with pesticides or cleaned with detergents such as soapy water and washing powder water.
Maintaining large-leaf banyan bonsai is not difficult. You only need to master the above five key points to create a green bonsai. The maintenance process also requires patience and care. I believe that your bonsai will grow vigorously. Here, I wish the majority of bonsai enthusiasts can cultivate their favorite large-leaf banyan bonsai!