Cultivation methods and precautions of Pyracantha bonsai

In autumn and winter, the most attractive bonsai is none other than Pyracantha . This bonsai material is not only lush and green all year round, with branches that are ancient, vigorous and simple, but even more attractive is that its fruits are bright and festive, and can hang on the branches for a long time. It can be said that the fruits, branches, leaves and roots of Pyracantha bonsai are all unique and are deeply loved by people. Let's talk about the cultivation methods and precautions of Pyracantha bonsai.

1. Soil

To care for Pyracantha, you need to use soil that is deep, loose, breathable, and well-drained. During daily maintenance, you need to give it sufficient light so that the plant can grow better. At the same time, provide appropriate water and nutrients to ensure the plant's growth needs. In addition, the soil needs to be changed every 1 to 2 years to provide a better growth environment for the plants.

2. Watering

Keeping the soil dry during the flowering period is conducive to fruit setting; so do not water too much. If the flowering period coincides with the rainy season, you should also pay attention to digging ditches and draining water to prevent the plants from dropping flowers due to excessive water. After the fruits are ripe and harvested, they must be watered enough for the winter before entering winter dormancy.

3. Fertilization

During the peak growth period, there should be sufficient fertilizer and water. Generally, apply well-rotted thin cake fertilizer or compound flower fertilizer once a month. The soil in the pot should be kept moist, but water cannot accumulate in the soil, otherwise the roots will rot easily, causing leaves and fruits to fall. Apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers 1 to 2 times before flowering, so that the flowers will be more numerous and bright, and the fruits will be abundant.

4. Pruning

When used as bonsai, Pyracantha needs to be pruned frequently to help make the branches thicker, the leaves more lush, the plant shorter, and improve its ornamental value. Light pruning should be performed at any time during the growth period, and dead branches, overgrown branches, and overcrowded branches should be removed to maintain the beautiful shape of the tree.

5. Lighting

In the process of caring for Pyracantha, it is necessary to ensure sufficient light exposure time. Only under sufficient light conditions can the plant grow lushly and bear fruit. If the plant lacks sunlight for a long time, its branches and leaves will grow too long, affecting normal flowering and fruiting. Therefore, Pyracantha should be placed in a sunny place for maintenance.

6. Pests and diseases

Powdery mildew of Pyracantha fortuneana is one of the main diseases of Pyracantha fortuneana. It is usually caused by insufficient light, poor ventilation and long shade periods. Remove fallen leaves and burn them to reduce the source of disease; keep them in a ventilated and clean environment at ordinary times. If there is sufficient light and the growth is vigorous, the incidence rate can be greatly reduced; during the disease period, spray 0.2 - 0.3 degrees Baume lime sulfur mixture once every half a month, spray 2-3 times. In summer, use 0.5:1:100 or 1:1:100 Bordeaux mixture, or 1000 times diluted 50% Zinco·Zinc·Fulvio wettable powder for spraying.

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