How to cultivate golden pine

Growth conditions of golden pine

Golden pine likes light and needs sufficient light in its growing environment. It is suitable for growing in an environment with an average annual temperature of 15-18 degrees Celsius. The temperature in winter cannot be lower than minus 10 degrees Celsius. It is more suitable for growing in well-drained, fertile and loose sandy loam.

How to grow golden pine

In the process of caring for golden pine, in addition to providing it with a suitable growth environment, it is also necessary to prune it in time to maintain the shape of the bonsai. It is also necessary to pay attention to pests and diseases to prevent the plant from being damaged.

Watering the golden pine

During the growing season of the golden pine, if the soil in the pot is dry and cracked, water it immediately to keep it moist. When new buds sprout in spring, pay attention to watering the leaves more to prevent the leaves from drying out. Be careful not to make the soil in the pot too moist, causing water accumulation, which will lead to root rot.

Fertilization of golden pine

Golden pine likes fertilizer. Spring is its growing season, during which time a thin layer of fertilizer should be applied once a month. Fertilization should be stopped in summer when the temperature is high or in the rainy season.

Pest and disease control of golden pine

The main insect pest of golden pine is the giant bag moth. The bags need to be removed in time and burned in a centralized manner. For young larvae, spraying with dichlorvos has a better effect.

How to grow golden pine at home

1. Watering in moderation: During the growth period of the golden pine, be sure to keep the soil moist. In spring and autumn, water it once every 3-4 days, in summer, water it once in the morning and evening, and you can also spray water on the leaves to keep them moist. In winter, water it once every 1 to 2 weeks to keep the soil dry to prevent root rot of the plant.

2. Suitable light: The golden pine needs sufficient light to grow. It can accept full sunlight at ordinary times, but it needs proper shade in the summer. In winter, special attention should be paid to light. If it is grown indoors, it must be placed in a sunny place indoors to supplement light.

3. Suitable temperature: The most suitable temperature for the growth of golden pine is around 15-25℃. During the high temperature in summer, it should be placed in a cool and ventilated place for maintenance. In winter, the temperature should not be lower than 0℃. It is best to move it indoors for maintenance over the winter.

4. Reasonable fertilization: During the growth period of golden pine, you can apply a thin fertilizer to it once a month. The fertilizer should mainly be nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer. It is best not to apply fertilizer in summer and winter, as well as in the high-humidity rainy season to avoid fertilizer damage caused by excessive fertilizer.

Precautions for the maintenance of golden pine

During the maintenance of golden pine, proper pruning is required. When pruning, you should let nature take its course and prune according to the finalized shape. Generally, pruning is done in spring, and the faster growing or old branches are cut off, leaving the parts that are beneficial to growth. During the dormant period, dead branches and diseased branches can be cut off to ensure its ornamental value.