How to grow Metasequoia well

Metasequoia growth conditions

Metasequoia prefers warm and humid climatic conditions and is suitable for growing in acidic mountain yellow soil and purple soil. The suitable temperature for its growth is around 18°C. Metasequoia likes light and needs sufficient light in its growing environment to grow well.

How to grow Metasequoia

The temperature for Metasequoia cultivation should not exceed 24 degrees. When it is growing vigorously, it is necessary to ensure a certain amount of sunlight exposure. Sufficient water needs to be provided at normal times, which is not conducive to long-term drought. It does not require much fertilizer and can be slightly topdressed.

Watering Metasequoia

Metasequoia likes moisture and has good waterlogging resistance. It needs to be provided with sufficient water at normal times. Long-term drought is extremely detrimental to its growth. Adhere to the principle of watering when the soil is dry and water thoroughly at one time.

Metasequoia Fertilization

Metasequoia can also grow in barren places, but it can also be topdressed with a little fertilizer. Appropriate fertilizer can promote the growth of fibrous roots and branches and leaves.

Metasequoia pest control

1. Rose sawfly control methods: artificially remove the hatched larvae from the leaves, control the cocoons in winter to eliminate the overwintering larvae, and spray DDT or DDT solution.

2. Rust prevention and control methods: Combine pruning with the removal of diseased branches and leaves, concentrate on burning or burying them, reduce the source of infection, pay attention to ventilation and light transmission, do a good job of drainage, lower the temperature, and spray Baume or oxycarboxin.

How to grow Metasequoia at home

1. When caring for Metasequoia at home, you can provide a flowerpot of moderate size with drainage at the bottom and plant it in loose, breathable, fertile, well-drained slightly acidic soil.

2. Metasequoia can be grown under bright light indoors, watered in time after it takes root, applied with base fertilizer before planting, and fertilized regularly during the growth stage. In order to promote growth and ensure beauty, attention should be paid to proper pruning.

Metasequoia maintenance precautions

The roots of Metasequoia bonsai generally do not need to be pruned, but they usually need to be repotted every 2-3 years. If the roots are too dense and too long, they should be pruned to remove the old roots and retain a small amount of new roots for repotting.