What are the cultivation methods and precautions of mist pine

Mist pine cultivation method

Mist pine belongs to the Cupressaceae family. Common propagation methods include division, cutting and grafting. It likes a sunny environment and is also shade-tolerant. Mist pine bonsai does not like water very much. The suitable growth temperature is between 20-30 degrees, and the winter temperature needs to be above 5 degrees.

soil

Rime has a wide adaptability to soil and is best planted in fertile, loose, slightly acidic sandy loam. You can mix mature garden soil, leaf humus, and a small amount of sand as potting soil.

illumination

Potted mist pine can be exposed to the sun appropriately, but not for too long. Also, it should not be placed in direct sunlight to prevent the leaves from lacking water and becoming dry. Two hours of sunlight in the morning and evening on weekdays is enough.

Watering

Mist pine is not tolerant of water and humidity, so do not water it too much. However, each time you water it, you need to water it thoroughly until water flows out from the bottom of the pot. If the air is dry, spray more water on the leaves. Pay attention to watering as little as possible in low temperature weather to avoid causing the potting soil to be overly moist.

Fertilization

The demand for fertilizer of mist pine is not large. Do not apply concentrated or heavy fertilizer. During the vigorous growth period in spring and autumn, you can apply light fertilizer once or twice. Pay attention to applying thin fertilizers frequently, otherwise fertilizer damage will occur and burn the roots.

prune

The pruning of mist pine is mainly pinching, and the overgrown branches and leaves should also be pruned, and the tops and tips should be cut off to promote the growth of side branches, especially during the growing season, to keep the crown dense and the plant shape beautiful.

Precautions for cultivation of mist pine

Red spider mites will appear on mist pine during the high temperature period from May to September. You can spray insecticides such as cypermethrin, hexathiapyr, and fenbutatin as soon as possible, once every 10 days. The concentration should not be too high, otherwise it will harm the normal growth of the plant.