How to care for Honeysuckle Bonsai in winter
Do you know these? Here are some small experiences in plant cultivation, including how to care for Honeysuckle Bonsai in winter and the key techniques for growing Honeysuckle Bonsai, as follows:
Honeysuckle not only has a pleasant name, symbolizing wealth and happiness, but is also highly ornamental, which is why it can be seen in many households. Before cultivating, it is necessary to prepare a tree stump with well-developed roots, a compact and short tree shape, and sandy loam soil with a thick layer. In daily maintenance, water should be given and thoroughly soaked when the potting soil becomes dry and white; apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before bud formation, and apply nitrogen fertilizers appropriately when the branches stop growing and during the bud formation stage; promptly prune weak branches, withered branches, basal branches, and old branches. In addition, every two to three years, it is necessary to repot and carry out pest and disease control. Next, we will introduce from four aspects: tree stump selection, fertilizer and water management, shaping and pruning, and precautions.
I. Tree Stump Selection
To make the bonsai more ornamental, when selecting materials for the bonsai, choose stumps with well-developed roots, a thick trunk, with curves and changes, a compact and short tree shape, and a natural contraction transition. Moreover, Honeysuckle Bonsai does not have high soil requirements, and selecting sandy loam soil with a thick layer is sufficient.
II. Fertilizer and Water Management
To dwarf the Honeysuckle Bonsai and make the vines more ornamental, it is necessary to reduce watering appropriately and avoid excessive growth. Generally, water can be given when the potting soil becomes dry and white, and soak it thoroughly at once, while also paying attention to the accumulation of water in the pot to avoid root rot. For fertilizing, apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before bud formation, and apply little or no nitrogen fertilizers to promote bud formation and increase the number of flowers; during the period when the branches stop growing and during the bud formation stage, nitrogen fertilizers should be applied appropriately to make the flowers large and colorful.
III. Shaping and Pruning
Appropriate pruning can make the Honeysuckle Bonsai look better. For weak branches, withered branches, basal branches, and old branches, pruning should be done promptly, following the principle of light pruning for strong branches and heavy pruning for weak branches.
IV. Precautions
Generally, Honeysuckle Bonsai needs to be repotted every two to three years because the roots have aged and the nutrients in the potting soil are insufficient. Regular repotting allows the Honeysuckle to grow in a better environment. In addition, although Honeysuckle Bonsai rarely has pests and diseases during cultivation, a few plants may still develop brown spot or powdery mildew, so it is necessary to pay attention to treatment and clear pests in a timely manner, and carry out related preventive and control measures.
The above is a complete introduction to how to care for Honeysuckle Bonsai in winter and the key techniques for growing Honeysuckle Bonsai, for everyone to learn and understand!