How to dwarf potted honeysuckle
As a climbing plant with both ornamental and medicinal values, honeysuckle often faces the problem of losing control of plant type in potted maintenance. Through scientific dwarfing technology, we can not only create a vigorous and simple bonsai shape, but also effectively improve the flowering quality. Master the following five core skills to get your honeysuckle potted plants out of their "claws and claws" form and transform them into an exquisite and elegant desk landscape. Precise water and fertilizer control plan for honeysuckle dwarfing key technical system Spring water control is a key window period for dwarfing. Maintaining the soil in a slightly dry state can inhibit the growth of new shoots. The "nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium gradient fertilization method" was adopted: stop applying nitrogen fertilizer during the germination period, and add high-content phosphorus fertilizer such as bone meal to promote flower bud differentiation; top-apply potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution (concentration 0.2%) during the bud period; replenish decomposed cake fertilizer and water after flowering, forming a complete closed loop of nutrition regulation. The optimization strategy for pot changing cycle implements the "3+1 pot changing rule": the seedling period is changed for 3 years to cultivate the skeleton, and the pot changing will be extended to 4 years after forming. When changing pots, keep 1/3 of the core soil, prune 1/4 of the fibrous roots, and use red jade soil mixed with humus leaf soil (ratio 3:2) to improve the substrate, which can not only control the roots but also maintain necessary nutrients. Chemical regulation and precise application Chemical intervention begins when the new shoots are 5 cm long: alternately use 15% paclobutrazol 800 times solution (spraying) and chlormequat 1500 times solution (irrigation roots), treat it once every 10 days for 3 consecutive times. Pay attention to coordinating with foliar calcium supplementation to prevent leaf clustering caused by excessive shortening of internodes. Advanced honeysuckle modeling techniques Four seasons pruning timing controls the spring bud application to retain 2-3 main branches, re-cut after flowering in summer to retract 1/3, thinly cut inner branches in autumn, and set pruning in winter. Using the principle of "removing straight and leaving crooked", branches exceeding 30cm are twisted to promote lateral growth. The light-temperature coordinated control plan sets up "two-stage light management": during the growth period, direct light is guaranteed for 10 hours per day, and high temperature of 35℃ is used to promote aging and ripening; the flower bud differentiation period is adjusted to 8 hours of short sunshine, combined with an environment where the temperature difference between day and night is ≥10℃., the pitch can be shortened by more than 40%.
Through systematic dwarf modeling technology, honeysuckle potted plants can achieve the perfect transformation from vines to shrubs. It is recommended to cooperate with the auxiliary modeling of aluminum wire coil and tie, and gradually adjust the direction of the main trunk every year. After 3-5 years of careful maintenance, you can cultivate a high-quality bonsai with a coordinated proportion of flowers and leaves and clear layers, so that the wildness of honeysuckle complements the elegance of the bonsai.