How often should I water boxwood?

When boxwood is in the seedling stage, its root system is shallow, so the amount of watering should not be too much each time. Water once every 3-5 days to keep the soil moist. If it enters the growth period, increase the amount of watering and the frequency of watering. Water thoroughly each time. It is best to water once every 3 days or so, and there should be no accumulation of water. In summer, watering should be avoided when the temperature is highest at noon. In winter, reduce the amount of watering and water once a month. Do not water more often. It is best to use river water or well water.

Boxwood watering method

1. Test with your hands : Generally, just make sure the surface of the soil is slightly moist. If you are not sure how much is appropriate, you can test it with your hands after watering.

2. Watering during the growing season : During the growing period, the boxwood needs to be watered as long as the soil is dry. Once the boxwood tree lacks water, it may cause problems such as yellowing of the leaves.

Notes on watering boxwood

1. Do not water too much : Boxwood likes moisture and can withstand rainy weather for about a month, but avoid long-term waterlogging. Boxwood can be repotted or transplanted in all seasons. In summer or when new buds sprout, transplanting should pay attention to shade and prevent the potting soil from being too wet, otherwise it will easily cause the original leaves to fall off.

2. Watering at different times : During the seedling period, the root system is shallow and sensitive to water. Generally, the surface soil should be kept moist. Irrigation should be done in small amounts and multiple times. During the rapid growth period of seedlings, they grow rapidly and require a large amount of water. Irrigation should be done with large amounts of water to keep the soil wet and dry, and to water it thoroughly.

What to do if boxwood is overwatered

If you water the boxwood too much, you can pile a layer of dry soil on the surface of the pot where the humidity is high to help absorb excess water in the pot. When the humidity is severe, you can repeatedly use the soil pile moisture absorption method, and then dig up the soil layer on the surface of the pot, which also has a good effect on promoting the evaporation of water in the pot.

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