How does the rainbow jade explode?
With its emerald leaves and easy-to-maintain characteristics, Hongzhiyu has become a star variety sought after by meaty lovers. Achieving the effect of exploding pots not only shows the strong vitality of the plants, but also creates a shocking visual landscape. This article will analyze the secret of rainbow jade bursting from four core dimensions to help you easily cultivate a plump and fleshy bonsai. The four core elements of rainbow jade explosion basin light control strategy rainbow jade is a typical strong positive and fleshy one. It is recommended to maintain it in full sunshine in spring, autumn and winter, and direct light for more than 6 hours a day must be guaranteed. In summer, sunshade nets need to be set up between 10:00 and 16:00 to avoid strong light burning the leaves. Insufficient light will cause stem nodes to lengthen and leaf color to fade. It is recommended to rotate the flower pot 180° every month to ensure uniform light reception. Scientific beheading to promote branching When the height of the main stem exceeds 15cm, beheading should be carried out in spring and autumn: use a disinfectant blade to cut flat at a distance of 5 cm from the top, and apply carbendazim to the incision. The retained stem segments will germinate 3-5 lateral buds within 2 weeks, and the chopped top shoots can be propagated by cutting. Combined with topdressing potassium dihydrogen phosphate (diluted 1000 times) after beheading, it can accelerate the differentiation of new buds. Precise water management adopts the principle of "dry through irrigation through". Water is watered once a week in the spring and autumn growing seasons, and the high temperature dormancy period in summer is extended to 20 days per time. It is recommended to supply water by dipping basin method: immerse the flowerpot in a basin with a water depth of 3 cm, and remove it immediately when the surface soil is moist. In winter, when the room temperature is below 5℃, the water needs to be completely cut off to avoid frostbite on the roots. The substrate optimization plan needs to be changed once every two years, and the best time is from March to April in spring. Prepare a golden proportion matrix: 40% red jade soil +20% volcanic rock +20% humus leaf soil +20% coarse river sand, and 3cm ceramsite is paved on the bottom layer to enhance drainage. Select a Guangkou pottery pot with a diameter 5 cm larger than the crown width to ensure that the root system stretches freely. After changing pots, place them in a cool place to slow down the seedlings for 7 days before maintaining them normally.
Through systematic light management, regular pruning, precise water control and substrate optimization, and with a suitable temperature of 15-25 ° C, the basin explosion effect can usually be achieved after 8-12 months of maintenance. It is recommended to record the growth status of the plants every month and adjust the maintenance plan in time, so that you will be able to harvest an amazing rainbow jade cluster landscape.