Cultivation methods and maintenance of old hackberry piles

Cultivation method of old hackberry stump

1. Temperature: Old elm tree stumps have strong adaptability to the environment and a certain degree of cold resistance. Generally, they can spend the winter outdoors in some places in the Yangtze River Basin. Therefore, they generally do not have particularly high requirements for temperature, and can just use temperatures that are not particularly high or low.

2. Light: Old elm tree stumps prefer an environment with plenty of sunlight, so they need to be placed in a sunny place for maintenance. It is best to have good ventilation. There is no need to shade them in the summer, because if it is too shady, it will cause the branches and leaves to grow too long, which will affect its ornamental effect. However, if it is placed in the room, it is best not to keep it there for too long.

3. Watering: Old elm tree stumps are relatively resistant to moisture and drought, but you cannot water them too much, and the moisture should be controlled throughout their growing period. When watering, try not to spray it on the leaves. The principle of watering is to water when the soil is dry. Generally, just keep the soil in the pot moist and a little dry. Reduce the amount of water in winter.

4. Fertilization: It is very important to apply a certain amount of fertilizer to the old stump of the Chinese hackberry tree, but do not apply excessive fertilizer or concentrated fertilizer, otherwise its leaves will turn yellow. Generally, it depends on the growth of the tree in the pot and the fertilizer should be used reasonably.

5. Pruning : The elm tree has strong growth potential, so its branches and leaves can be pruned frequently. When the new branches grow to 6 to 8 cm, you can keep 2-3 leaves and cut off the rest. In addition, you need to pick buds and remove tips at any time to keep the bonsai shape neat. Dense branches and crossed branches also need to be cut off to increase ventilation.

Precautions for the maintenance of old Hackberry trees

The temperature is high in summer and water evaporates quickly. In addition to normal watering, old elm tree stumps also need to be sprayed with water in time to maintain the humidity of the environment. When watering, you must especially follow the principle of watering thoroughly because it cannot tolerate waterlogging. Drainage measures need to be taken during the rainy season.

During the growth period of the Chinese hackberry tree, timely fertilization is needed to meet its nutritional needs. Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are the main fertilizers. Fertilizers can be applied once every 15 days. It is better to apply thin fertilizers frequently. Fertilizers can also be buried next to the plant when planting.

Picture appreciation of old tree stump