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Material Selection and Sculpting, Soil and Watering, Lighting and Temperature, Pruning and Fertilizing, Disease and Pest ControlChinese yellowhorn bonsai, with its unique shapes and tenacious vitality, holds a place in the art of Chinese bonsai. How to care for Chinese yellowhorn bonsai to keep it evergreen and vigorous is a common concern among bonsai enthusiasts. This article will provide you with a detailed introduction to the care methods of Chinese yellowhorn bonsai, helping you create your own artistic masterpiece.
Material Selection and Sculpting1. Material Selection: When selecting a Chinese yellowhorn bonsai, choose plants with smooth bark, tough branches, and good growth momentum. Chinese yellowhorn trees aged 3-5 years are most suitable for making bonsai.
2. Sculpting: The sculpture of Chinese yellowhorn bonsai should be natural, adopting forms such as curved trunk, cliff, and slanting trunk. During the sculpting process, attention should be paid to maintaining the beauty and stability of the tree shape.
Soil and Watering1. Soil: Chinese yellowhorn prefers fertile, well-drained soil and can be mixed with materials such as decomposed leaf soil, coarse sand, and garden soil in proportion.
2. Watering: Chinese yellowhorn enjoys a moist environment but dislikes waterlogging. Watering should keep the soil moist and avoid excessive watering that could lead to root rot.
Lighting and Temperature1. Lighting: Chinese yellowhorn thrives in a well-lit environment and should be placed in a sunny area. In summer, it can be shaded appropriately to avoid direct sunlight.
2. Temperature: Chinese yellowhorn prefers a warm and humid climate, with a suitable growth temperature of 15-25℃. In winter, it should be moved indoors to maintain a room temperature above 5℃.
Pruning and Fertilizing1. Pruning: Pruning of Chinese yellowhorn bonsai mainly includes cutting branches, leaves, and pinching the growing tip. Pruning should maintain the aesthetic and stability of the tree shape while promoting plant growth.
2. Fertilizing: Chinese yellowhorn enjoys fertilizer, with a compound fertilizer application once a month during the growing period. Care should be taken not to over-fertilize to avoid fertilizer damage.
Disease and Pest Control1. Diseases: Chinese yellowhorn is susceptible to leaf spot and anthracnose diseases. When diseases are found, diseased branches and leaves should be promptly removed, and pesticides should be sprayed for prevention and control.
2. Pests: Chinese yellowhorn is easily invaded by aphids, red spiders, and other pests. When pests are found, insecticides can be sprayed for control.
The care of Chinese yellowhorn bonsai requires comprehensive consideration from aspects such as material selection, sculpting, soil, watering, lighting, temperature, pruning, fertilizing, and disease and pest control. Only by mastering the correct care methods can the Chinese yellowhorn bonsai grow robustly and become a beautiful landscape in the home.
References:
Chinese Bonsai Art Magazine, Issue 3, 2019, Care Techniques for Chinese Yellowhorn Bonsai
Bonsai Art Magazine, Issue 2, 2020, Cultivation and Management of Chinese Yellowhorn Bonsai