Golden marble potted cultivation methods and precautions

The golden bullet , also known as the thorny persimmon and the black persimmon, is named because its fruit does not fall off for a long time and is shaped like a bullet. The leaves, flowers and fruits of the golden ball plant are all of great ornamental value. The stems are strong and upright, and the fruits are golden, making them very suitable for bonsai making. Below, the editor will introduce the cultivation methods and precautions of golden marble potted plants. Let’s take a look.

1. Soil

Golden marbles prefer well-drained, fertile soil. A mixture of leaf mold, garden soil and river sand can be used as the cultivation medium to meet its growth needs. Check soil conditions regularly to ensure good drainage and avoid standing water, which can cause root rot.

2. Lighting

Golden marble likes a bright environment and should be given plenty of sunlight during the growing season. But be careful to avoid direct sunlight to avoid damaging the leaves. During the high temperatures in summer, appropriate shading measures can be taken, such as using thin curtains or setting up sunshade nets. Keeping the room well ventilated will help the healthy growth of golden marbles.

3. Watering

Golden marbles like moisture but avoid stagnant water. Watering should follow the principle of "water when dry and water when wet", that is, water when the soil is dry, and water until it is moist, avoiding excessive watering which may cause root rot. In summer, when the temperature is high, the water requirement of golden balls increases, so the watering frequency can be increased appropriately. In winter, you need to reduce watering and keep the soil in the pot dry to prevent frost damage.

4. Fertilization

Fertilize the golden marble regularly to ensure adequate nutrition. During the growing season (spring and summer), decomposed organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer can be applied once a month. Reduce the number of fertilizations in autumn and basically no fertilization is required in winter. When using compound fertilizer, the concentration should be controlled to avoid excessive fertilization that may damage the plants.

5. Pruning

Prune the branches of the golden marble regularly to maintain the overall beauty of the bonsai. Pruning is best done in the spring, when the plant is most resilient. When pruning, be sure to retain the main trunk and avoid excessive pruning that will hinder the normal growth of the plant.

6. Pest and disease control

Golden marbles are occasionally threatened by pests and diseases, such as anthracnose and aphids. Once signs of pests and diseases are found, necessary prevention and control measures should be taken immediately, such as spraying with appropriate pesticides. Maintaining a sanitary environment for bonsai and regularly cleaning up fallen leaves and dead branches can help reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases.

7. Notes

In order to ensure that the golden marble bonsai can continue to grow healthily, it is necessary to repot and change the soil every 2-3 years. This not only maintains the fertility of the soil, but also enhances its aeration.

The above is an introduction to the cultivation methods and precautions of golden marble potted plants. Golden marbles are shade-tolerant and suitable for growing in semi-shady environments such as balconies. Long-term moisture and flooding are not life-threatening, but standing water should be avoided.