Does the white wax privet bonsai shed leaves in winter?
What's going on with the white wax privet bonsai shedding leaves in winter?
The shedding of leaves in winter by the white wax privet bonsai is a normal physiological phenomenon, as this plant is a deciduous tree, native to Hubei province, and is an excellent choice for a bonsai.
The white wax privet bonsai is a deciduous plant, so it will shed leaves when the temperature drops in winter. There is no need to worry too much about this; just clean up the fallen leaves in a timely manner.
Therefore, it is relatively normal for the white wax privet bonsai to shed leaves in winter. However, the shed leaves can be divided into natural shedding and damage-induced shedding. Damage-induced shedding may be due to improper care methods or the plant being infected with diseases or pests.
The appearance of white wax privet bonsai in winter
In winter, the white wax privet bonsai gradually enters a dormant period. At this time, the plant grows very slowly, its leaves will gradually turn yellow and become dry, and finally, they will fall off.
The white wax privet bonsai sheds all its leaves in winter
The white wax privet bonsai will shed all its leaves in winter, but there are also many non-natural shedding issues in winter. Insufficient sunlight can cause the leaves to turn black and fall off, excessive watering for a long time can also lead to leaf shedding, and excessively dry air can cause shedding as well. Therefore, proper care must be taken for the white wax privet bonsai.
What to do when the white wax privet bonsai sheds leaves in winter
1. Overwintering in a greenhouse: When the white wax privet bonsai is overwintered in a greenhouse, it is necessary to control the indoor care environment. If leaf shedding occurs, it may be due to the temperature being too low. Move it to a warm environment promptly.
2. Overwintering in a greenhouse: If the white wax privet bonsai in a greenhouse sheds leaves in winter, you can remove it from the pot and bury it in the soil, then water it and cover it with plastic film to ensure safe overwintering.
Overwintering care and management of white wax privet bonsai
The white wax privet bonsai can safely overwinter at temperatures as low as -18°C. It has strong vitality and adaptability, making it an excellent choice for landscape greening. It can also safely endure temperatures ranging from -20.3°C (the lowest extreme minimum temperature) to 42.3°C (the highest extreme temperature).
In autumn and winter, the white wax privet bonsai enters a dormant period, and its leaves begin to fall. The branch framework of the potted plant becomes more prominent, making pruning more intuitive at this time.