How to maintain and take care of black tea bonsai

Feng Shui meaning of black tea bonsai

The luster of the black tea basin is black, and its fragrance is relatively elegant and very long-lasting. It is generally used for decoration, but in terms of Feng Shui, Buddhism believes that black tea has the effect of exorcising evil spirits.

Black tea bonsai maintenance method

1. When caring for black tea bonsai, you should choose loose, fertile, well-drained and breathable sandy soil. Add an appropriate amount of nutrient solution to the soil before planting. Place it in a sunny location, give it plenty of sunlight, and rotate the flowerpot regularly to ensure that all parts are well lit.

2. Water the black tea bonsai when the soil is dry and wet each time you water it. Apply a small amount of fertilizer at the beginning. As it grows, the amount of fertilizer applied will need to be increased after its roots grow. Prune the plant appropriately in spring.

Black tea bonsai pruning and shaping

The growth of black tea bonsai requires proper pruning. Before pruning, ensure that the soil in the pot is dry. Avoid pruning during the growing season. Prune the branches that are not growing well and affect the appearance one by one. Pay attention to oblique pruning. After pruning, spray fungicide on the wound to avoid infection.

Black tea bonsai yellow leaves

The yellowing of the leaves of the black tea bonsai may be caused by excessive fertilization. The roots should be cleaned and the soil should be changed to allow the bonsai to germinate again. It is not recommended to fertilize the newly transplanted black tea. Wait until the buds and leaves emerge before watering with thin fertilizer.

Black tea bonsai leaves falling

The leaf shedding of the black tea bonsai may be caused by insufficient light. The bonsai needs to be placed near the windowsill or balcony, which can not only ensure smooth ventilation, but also facilitate the reception of light.

Fertilizing Black Tea Bonsai

Generally speaking, it is more appropriate to apply water fertilizer and farmyard manure to the black tea bonsai. The fertilizer needs to be fully decomposed before fertilization, and attention should be paid to the fertilizer concentration not being too high.

Black Bone Tea Management Precautions

Black tea bonsai is an acid-loving plant. If the soil is alkaline, the leaves will turn yellow. Therefore, it is recommended to spray it with potassium dihydrogen phosphate three times in spring every year. After spraying, the remaining liquid can be poured on the potting soil. In this way, the problem of alkalinity can be basically avoided.