How to survive the winter for Chinese photinia bonsai

Watering of Photinia chinensis bonsai in winter

The watering of the Chinese photinia bonsai should be controlled in winter, and natural water is best, such as river water, rain water, etc. If you use tap water, store the water for a day or two to allow the chlorine in the water to escape, and keep the water temperature similar to the indoor temperature before watering. The photinia bonsai enters a dormant period in winter and does not require much water, so just water it appropriately.

Winter temperature of Chinese photinia bonsai

The photinia bonsai is not cold-resistant in winter and needs to be kept indoors, especially in the northern region of my country. It needs to be kept in a place with good indoor lighting. If it is outdoors, wrap it with film. You can remove the film every two days when the temperature is higher at noon to allow the photinia to breathe.

Humidity of Photinia chinensis bonsai in winter

The Chinese photinia bonsai likes a humid environment, and it is best to keep the relative humidity of the air at 70~80%. If the relative humidity of the air is too low, the lower leaves will turn yellow and fall off, and the upper leaves will be dull. In the northern part of my country, there is heating in the rooms in winter, and the indoor temperature is relatively dry, so you need to spray water on the leaves to keep the environment moist.

Winter light of Chinese photinia bonsai

In winter, you need to keep the sunlight sufficient and try to place the photinia bonsai in a well-lit place, such as the living room, bedroom, study, or balcony. After curing it indoors for a period of time, move it to a shaded place outdoors for curing for a period of time, and then move it indoors.

Fertilization of Photinia chinensis bonsai in winter

During the winter dormancy period of the photinia bonsai, the growth basically stops, and its requirements for fertilizer are not high, so no fertilization is needed.