Cultivation methods and precautions of boxwood

Boxwood is a very ornamental potted plant with lush branches and leaves, verdant and shiny, and evergreen all the year round. Therefore, it is a very typical bonsai and is often planted by people. Let’s talk about the cultivation methods and precautions of Boxwood.

1. Pot soil

When growing boxwood bonsai , you must use loose potting soil. You can choose to plant it in humus soil with good drainage and air permeability. Adding a little river sand can enhance the air permeability of the potting soil. The flowerpot also needs to have good drainage holes. You can use a purple clay pot or a ceramic pot.

2. Watering

The demand for water of boxwood is not high, but if it is grown in a flowerpot, it is best to maintain a slightly humid environment, because the water storage capacity of the potting soil is not very strong. Excessive drought can easily cause the bonsai to wither and die. However, you cannot water it too much to avoid water accumulation and root rot. In the dry season, you also need to spray water mist to keep it moist.

3. Lighting

Maintaining an adequate light environment is beneficial to the shape control of boxwood. Placing it in a sunny position for maintenance can make the branches and leaves of boxwood more compact. It can also promote the improvement of the plant's healthy immune system and reduce the invasion of diseases. However, when the light is strong at noon in summer, pay attention to shade protection.

4. Temperature and ventilation

Boxwood likes to grow in a warm environment and is relatively not very cold-resistant. The best growth temperature range is between 20℃ and 30℃. In the cold and warm winter, remember to move the bonsai indoors for maintenance, and keep the wintering temperature above 5℃. Moreover, during daily maintenance, a ventilated environment needs to be maintained to avoid stuffiness.

5. Pruning

Bonsai should be pruned regularly to maintain a beautiful shape, and the soil in the pot of bonsai is usually changed every 1 to 2 years. During this process, remember to trim the roots of the bonsai to maintain healthy and good root growth, which can also prevent soil aging and compaction.

6. Picking

The trunk of Boxwood grows slowly, but its young branches grow very quickly, so pinching is an indispensable step to ensure its ornamental value. Before the branches become woody, only one or two pairs of tender leaves need to be left, and the others should be completely removed, which will be conducive to the germination of tender buds. Then, by repeating this process over and over again, you can shape it and increase its viewing value.

Boxwood is very sensitive to strong light and only needs an appropriate amount of scattered light to maintain its growth. Avoid exposure to strong light. It is best to expose the boxwood bonsai to the sun in the morning, when the sunlight is not too strong and the air is cooler and has good circulation.