How to grow Metasequoia bonsai

1. Breeding environment

1. Soil: It is best to use acidic soil with loose texture and good air permeability for growing Metasequoia bonsai.

2. Light: It likes to grow in an environment with sufficient light. It is best to place it outdoors to receive sufficient light. It can also be placed on the balcony to receive light in winter. It is best not to place it outdoors as the outdoor temperature is lower in winter to avoid frost damage.

3. Temperature: It likes to grow in a warm environment. The minimum temperature in winter cannot be lower than -8℃, and the maximum temperature in summer cannot be higher than 24℃. If the temperature is too high, the temperature must be adjusted in time to provide it with a suitable growth environment.

2. Breeding Methods

Cutting propagation: You can use soft branches or hard branches for cuttings. It is best to use one-year-old side branches for cuttings in spring. The cuttings should be made before the Metasequoia tree sprouts. It is best to use soft branches in June and July. After cuttings, make sure the soil is moist and properly ventilated.

3. Common pests and diseases

Metasequoia bonsai is often attacked by red blight, which will harm the branches and leaves in the early stage of the disease, and may cause the death of the plant in severe cases. After being attacked by the disease, the diseased branches and leaves should be removed and burned in time, and proper ventilation should be provided. Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be added to improve its disease resistance, and carbendazim or thiophanate-methyl wettable powder should be used in combination for spraying and prevention.