Cultivation methods and precautions of wolfberry bonsai

1. Maintenance methods

1. Soil: Bonsai planting has very high requirements for soil. It is generally suitable for cultivation in soil with good drainage performance, and sandy soil is the best choice.

2. Water: Water is necessary for planting wolfberry bonsai. At normal times, just keep the soil layer moist. Avoid watering too much so that water accumulates in the pot.

3. Nutrients: When the plants are just planted, the roots are deeply rooted and it is not advisable to apply fertilizer at this time. The time for fertilization should be three months after planting, and bean cake fertilizer can provide it with sufficient nutrients.

4. Light: It likes plenty of sunlight, but it should be shaded and protected during the hot summer days. It can be exposed to direct sunlight at other times.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Pruning: During the cultivation period, there will be old branches and leaves, and long branches without fruits, which will greatly affect its absorption and appearance. At this time, these useless branches should be properly pruned.

2. Reproduction: Cuttings are often used for reproduction before germination in spring. Choose strong branches about 15 centimeters in length, insert them obliquely into the soil, and then keep the soil moist to allow them to take root and sprout. The survival rate is very high.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Only branches and leaves grow without fruits: After the bonsai has been planted for a period of time, it is found that it only grows lush branches and leaves, but does not show any signs of blooming and bearing fruits. This is because of insufficient light. It should be given sufficient light during the breeding period.

2. Autumn bud management: After the Beginning of Autumn, the flower buds and new branches will grow at the same time, so more protection should be provided at this time. To avoid bud falling, you should also avoid the soil being alternately dry or wet and spraying too much water, so as to avoid bud falling.

IV. Other issues

1. How to spend the winter: In winter, it will enter a hibernation period, and it should be properly roughly pruned at this time to prevent it from frostbite. In addition, proper thermal insulation is also necessary.

2. Can it be raised indoors? It can be raised indoors, but it must be placed in a place with sufficient light and good ventilation. It is necessary to maintain the air circulation in the house for a long time to avoid diseases and pests caused by lack of ventilation.