Cultivation and management methods of potted bergamot (how to maintain bergamot bonsai to make it bear fruit)

First, suitable soil:

Buddha's hand is suitable for growing in acidic loam and sandy clay loam that are deep, loose, fertile, rich in humus and well-drained.

The root system of Buddha's hand plant is relatively developed and the roots are relatively fine. If the soil particles are too coarse, it will not fit well with the root system and will not grow roots. Therefore, fine particles should be used when planting.

Treatment

   When mixing the soil for planting Buddha's hand, you can use honeycomb coal powder + farmland soil + humus soil, mix one-third each, and then add one-tenth of perlite.

Honeycomb coal powder is a kind of planting material with fine soil, looseness, air permeability and good drainage. Before using, it should be soaked in well water for many times to remove alkalinity.

Second, suitable environment:

Buddha's hand likes a warm, humid and sunny environment. It cannot tolerate severe cold, frost and drought. It is best cultivated in areas with sufficient rainfall and no freezing in winter.

The optimum growth temperature is 12-28℃, the wintering temperature is above 5℃, it should be brought indoors when the temperature is low, and shaded when the temperature exceeds 32℃. The air humidity in the maintenance location is required to reach above 55%.

The lighting time requirement is about 5 hours. Potted plants will be limited by their location and need to be treated accordingly in a timely manner.

Treatment

   When caring for Buddha's hand, it should be kept in a location with sufficient light except when the temperature exceeds 32 degrees Celsius and it needs to be properly shaded.

In addition to watering to replenish moisture during daily maintenance, you should often use spraying to increase the temperature of the environment and cool it down during high temperature periods. The maintenance location should be kept away from locations with polluted air as much as possible. Keep fresh flowing air.

Third, watering in moderation:

Because Buddha's hand has a relatively developed root system and many fibrous roots, it can capture the very little water in the soil and is therefore slightly drought-resistant.

When caring for the plant, you need to master a relatively systematic watering method to avoid root dehydration and root withering. At the same time, you need to replenish water in time to supply what is needed for growth.

Processing

   Watering the Buddha's hand mainly depends on the dryness of the soil on the surface of the soil. When the surface of the planting material is dry, use your hand to fold the shallow soil layer. When the shallow soil layer is about 3 centimeters dry, you can water it thoroughly.

However, it is necessary to make adjustments according to the season. In winter and spring, watering can be slightly extended by 2 to 3 days. In summer and autumn, watering can be done immediately, and the number of times the leaves are wetted by spraying can be increased.

Fourth, apply fertilizer appropriately:

Buddha's hand is resistant to poor conditions, but if it lacks nutrients for a long time, the plant will become weak and its flowering and fruiting will be affected. When applying fertilizer, you should pay attention to the different fertilizers for different growth stages to achieve the best results:

(1) Daily fertilization : As long as the temperature does not exceed 32°C or drop to 10°C, you can apply organic fertilizer every month to provide a balanced supply of the three elements of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium required for growth.

(2) Fertilization in spring is the same as fertilization after pruning, which is mainly aimed at promoting the growth of branches and leaves . You can first apply urea with a high nitrogen content, and then switch to organic fertilizer.

(3) Before the flowering period of Buddha's hand, the fertilizer should focus on "phosphorus and potassium" to ensure more flowers and a high fruiting rate.

It is recommended to use 1500 times of "potassium dihydrogen phosphate" for spraying to wet the trunk and leaves. Use it 3 times in a row, with an interval of about 8 days each time. It can effectively improve the efficiency of nutrient absorption, promote flowering, and ensure the fruiting rate.

Fifth, irregular pruning:

Planting Buddha's hand cannot be separated from pruning. The main purposes of pruning are three: 1. Maintaining the shape of the tree; 2. Reducing nutrient consumption; 3. Promoting the growth of side buds and maintaining a full crown .

(1) When planting Buddha’s hand, you can start to prune it when it grows to about 40 centimeters.

Keep the height of about 25 cm and cut the trunk directly. This will promote the growth of lateral buds and make the side branches more abundant. When new buds grow, you can use aluminum wire to pull them into a horizontal angle.

(2) For bergamots with full crowns, we need to deal with some useless branches, such as inner branches, dull branches, axillary branches, and adventitious buds.

These branches consume nutrients, rarely perform photosynthesis, and will not bloom or bear fruit. When the crown is too high, it should be dwarfed in time to maintain a compact crown with clear layers.

(3) With proper maintenance and management, Buddha's hand will bloom a lot and there is no need to keep too many flowers on the branches. It is generally recommended to keep 3 flowers.

After fruiting, it is generally recommended that potted plants only retain one fruit on each strong side branch. Too many flowers and immature fruits will compete for nutrients with each other, and the fruits will not be large and round .