How to care for Irises as a bonsai
Today, let's introduce the topic of caring for Iris bonsai and the detailed techniques for maintaining Iris bonsai, a related topic in the field of flower cultivation. Let's learn more about it together.
Bonsai enthusiasts cultivate bonsai for one simple reason - elegance! Bonsai attract enthusiasts not only with their appearance but more importantly, their temperament, which is somewhat solitary and cool. Bonsai enthusiasts must have seen many exquisite bonsai, such as pine and cypress bonsai, golden bullet bonsai, succulent bonsai... various shapes and styles, but have you ever seen a bonsai cultivated with Irises?
Irises are revered by people as one of the "Four Elegances of Flowers and Grass," and in addition, they have a very unique name, "Scholar's Grass," which perfectly matches their temperament. They may look soft and weak, but they indeed have a certain backbone, making this name truly deserve!
There are many varieties of Irises, such as Tiger Whisk Iris and Money Iris, and some even have a refreshing fragrance. Don't be fooled by the unimpressive appearance of Irises; they are quite useful. They are a type of Chinese herb with efficacy in treating many diseases.
How to care for Irises as a bonsai
However, it's true that Irises are not easy to care for, much like the fragile scholars of ancient times - spiritual and elegant but not very robust. Many enthusiasts have reported that Irises are particularly difficult to care for, and many pots they bought have died, breaking their hearts. Don't rush to get angry, enthusiasts! Today, I want to chat with you about caring for Irises, hoping it can be of some help to you!
To care for Irises well, the first factor to ensure is proper ventilation. The ventilation conditions of the growing environment have a significant impact on the growth of Irises. If they are cultivated in an environment with poor air circulation, they will basically not survive. Therefore, enthusiasts must ensure this condition before they can care for them!
Choosing the right pot and soil for Irises is also quite particular. The breathability and drainage of the pot have a significant impact on the growth of Irises. If these two characteristics of the pot are not good enough, Irises may develop root rot and yellowing or withering leaves.