Crape myrtle bonsai maintenance methods, management methods and precautions

Crape myrtle prefers a relatively warm and humid environment. It is a semi-shade plant. It grows in deep, fertile sandy loam and is very drought-resistant. Do not water it too much to avoid overwatering. It likes warmth, is very cold-resistant, and has relatively strong resistance to pollution. As long as you master the correct cultivation method, crape myrtle is easy to cultivate.

Crape Myrtle Bonsai Maintenance Method

1. Soil

Crape myrtle has strong vitality. It likes fertile soil and is very drought-resistant. Crape myrtle can grow well in both calcium and acidic soil. It is best to plant it in deep and fertile sandy loam.

2. Watering

Crape myrtle is drought-tolerant but afraid of waterlogging. It can be watered once before spring and after autumn every year. Normally, it does not need to be watered unless it is too dry.

3. Sunlight

Crape myrtle bonsai likes light and can be placed in a sunny and ventilated environment. If the crape myrtle does not get light for a long time, its flowers will decrease or not bloom, and sometimes it will even grow weak.

Things to note when planting crape myrtle bonsai

Crape myrtle can be said to be a semi-shade plant. It needs sunlight during maintenance, but its position should also be adjusted and placed according to the light intensity of the season. It is also a drought-resistant plant and does not need too much water. Twice a day in summer, the lower the temperature, the less water is required. In winter, you don’t need to water the crape myrtle. Crape myrtle is a fertilizer-loving plant and has relatively high requirements for fertilizer. Fertilize it frequently during the later maintenance process. The best fertilizer is liquid fertilizer, and the principle of applying thin fertilizer frequently should be implemented.