How to care for boxwood bonsai (cultivation temperature and soil considerations)

Cultivation methods and precautions of boxwood bonsai

Boxwood is a precious tree species for making foliage bonsai. To make Boxwood grow well, it is necessary to start from the soil, temperature, water and other aspects of cultivation. Below we will specifically introduce the key points of maintenance and management of Boxwood bonsai.

①Potting soil

  Planting soil: Boxwood tolerates poor soil conditions and is not very demanding on soil. However, when potting, in order to make the plant grow more vigorously, it is still necessary to prepare a loose, breathable, and nutrient-rich culture soil.

When growing boxwood bonsai, we can choose to use humus soil with good drainage and air permeability to plant it . Adding a little river sand can enhance the air permeability of the pot soil. In addition, the flower pot also needs to have good drainage holes. You can use a purple sand pot or a ceramic pot .

In addition, mountain soil can also be used to grow boxwood bonsai, but it needs to be mixed with humus soil, paddy field soil, mountain soil, vermiculite, peat, etc. before use.

② Watering

The demand for water of boxwood is not high, but if it is grown in a boxwood pot, it is best to maintain a slightly humid environment .

Because the pot soil's water storage capacity is not very strong, excessive drought can easily cause the bonsai to die, but you can't water it too much to avoid water accumulation and root rot. In the dry season, you also need to spray water mist to keep it moist.

③Light

Maintaining a sufficient light environment is conducive to the shape control of the boxwood and making it look better. We can place the boxwood in a sunny position to make its branches and leaves more compact.

At the same time, sufficient light can also improve the healthy immune system of the plant and reduce the invasion of diseases. However , when the sunlight is strong at noon in summer, pay attention to shade protection .

④Temperature and ventilation

Boxwood likes to grow in a warm environment and its cold resistance is relatively not very high. The best growth temperature range is between 20℃ and 30℃ .

In the cold and warm winter, remember to move the bonsai indoors for maintenance, and keep the winter temperature above 5°C . And in the daily maintenance process, you need to maintain a ventilated environment to avoid stuffiness.

Things to note when growing boxwood bonsai

As for bonsai maintenance, shape control is a relatively important maintenance consideration. Therefore, bonsai should be pruned regularly to maintain a beautiful shape .

Moreover, the potting soil of bonsai is usually changed every 1 to 2 years . During this process, remember to trim the roots of the bonsai to maintain a healthy and good root growth state, which can also prevent soil aging and compaction.