How to care for Australian fir bonsai?

The Australian fir is an evergreen tree with a beautiful shape and large, flat branches. It is often used as a bonsai for people to appreciate and is one of the three major ornamental trees in the world. So how to care for Australian fir bonsai ? Let’s learn more about it below.

1. Soil selection

Australian cypress likes fertile, loose, breathable and well-drained sandy soil. For home cultivation, you can mix 5 parts of garden soil, 3 parts of leaf mold, and 2 parts of sand, or 5 parts of peat soil, 2 parts of leaf mold, 2 parts of sand, and 1 part of perlite to prepare potting soil.

2. Lighting requirements

Australian fir prefers diffuse light, so it does not need to be exposed to direct sunlight every day. It can be placed in a ventilated and bright place in the summer. In other seasons, you can move it outside to see the sun every few weeks, but it should not be kept in a dark environment for a long time.

3. Reasonable watering

Australian cedar should be watered more frequently from spring to autumn, but water accumulation in the pot should be avoided. When the weather is hot and dry, spray water on the potted plants and the nearby ground to reduce temperature and increase humidity. Water in time and do not wait until the soil is dry before watering. Since late autumn, gradually reduce watering to enhance its resistance to cold.

4. Fertilization points

Australian fir does not require much fertilizer . During the growing season, apply compound fertilizer every 2-3 weeks. Pay attention to the selection and amount of fertilizer to avoid overdosage.

5. Pruning and leaf picking

Australian cedar can be pruned to have beautiful shapes. If you have been growing Australian fir for a long period of time, you can cut off the branches that have grown too long or have withered or turned yellow, and remove the yellow leaves at the same time.

6. Pest and disease control

Check the leaves and branches of the Australian fir regularly and deal with any pests and diseases promptly if found. Biological control or chemical pesticides can be used for prevention and control, but care should be taken to choose drugs that are harmless to Australian cedar.

7. Change the pot at the right time

Australian fir generally needs to be repotted every 2 to 3 years, which should be done in the spring when the temperature is stable above 10℃. Spring is the season when the stems and leaves of Australian cedar grow. After changing the pot, it should be placed in a place with sufficient light, otherwise the new branches and leaves will easily grow too tall.

In general, Australian fir has very strong vitality, few problems with diseases and pests, and is relatively easy to care for. Basically, by following the above maintenance suggestions, your Australian fir bonsai will be able to grow healthily.