White wax bonsai cultivation methods
This article introduces the cultivation methods of white wax bonsai and teaches you the knowledge of planting and management of white wax bonsai. Let's take a look!
White wax is relatively expensive, and it has a strong adaptability to the environment, as well as a high ornamental value, making it very popular among flower enthusiasts. The following is a detailed introduction of the cultivation methods for white wax bonsai.
1. Watering
Keep the soil slightly moist, water every 3-4 days in spring and autumn, water morning and evening in summer, and water once a week in winter. The best time to water is between 8-9 am, and it is not suitable to water at night or on rainy days. When watering, you can water again after the water has penetrated.
2. Temperature
White wax can tolerate temperatures as low as minus 21 degrees Celsius and can also withstand high temperatures of 43 degrees Celsius. Therefore, no special measures are needed for insulation in winter or cooling in summer. It is enough to pay attention to keeping the water temperature close to the room temperature when watering, otherwise it may easily cause leaf shrinkage.
3. Lighting
White wax prefers sunlight but also tolerates shade. With sufficient light, the plant grows well, the new branches are sturdy, and the new leaves are purplish red, indicating good water and fertilizer and sufficient light, otherwise it indicates a deficiency.
4. Fertilizing
Thin and frequent fertilization is recommended during the shaping process of the plant, fertilizing every 5-7 days. After the tree is mature, less fertilization or even stop fertilizing is needed.
5. Pruning
In order to maintain the tree shape, it is necessary to remove the new buds appropriately in spring and autumn, and cut off the branches that affect the tree shape. After a brief dormancy in midsummer, by the end of August, it will enter the growth period again, and at this time, the new buds should also be removed promptly.
6. Diseases and Pests
Due to the alkalization of the soil, the plant may suffer from chlorosis. You can water the roots with a diluted solution of ferrous sulfate (400 times) every 7 days. The main pest is the flower thrips, which can be controlled by using a dilute solution of 800-1500 times of the insecticide.
7. Propagation
Among the propagation methods of white wax, cutting has the highest success rate. Select branches about 2 centimeters in diameter from the mother plant, cut about 10 centimeters as cuttings, insert them into moist soil, place them in a shaded and well-ventilated area, water them every day, and wait for the roots to grow.
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