A complete guide to growing boxwood

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Boxwood likes warmth, and the temperature between 20 and 30 degrees is more suitable. It has strong cold resistance and can withstand temperatures below zero. Therefore, it can be planted in the ground in the south and can generally spend the winter in the open field. However, if it is grown in the north, it is best to grow it in a potted plant and move it indoors at any time in winter to prevent it from freezing.

2. Light: It has good shade tolerance and is afraid of strong light. Therefore, if it is a potted plant, it is best to place it in a semi-shaded place. If it is planted in the ground, you need to choose a place where the light is not too strong.

3. Watering: Boxwood is not tolerant to waterlogging, but it has good drought tolerance. Therefore, just water in moderation. If it is a potted plant, the soil in the pot can be kept semi-dry.

4. Fertilization: When planting, it is best to mix some base fertilizer into the soil. In addition to this part of base fertilizer, you also need to use some compound fertilizer in moderation. However, the concentration should not be too high.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Pruning: Boxwood grows very vigorously during its growth stage. If it is not pruned for a long time, its branches will look very messy. Moreover, it is very resistant to pruning. Mainly focuses on pruning branches. Normally, you can thin out the messy branches and shorten the overgrown branches. Cut off dry branches in time. If it is a potted plant, you can also pay attention to repairing its shape.

2. Repotting: This is for potted plants. If it is a potted plant placed indoors, you need to pay attention to changing the soil. It's not just the soil in the pot that needs to be replaced. Since boxwood grows vigorously, there may not be enough space in the flowerpot. In this case, the pot also needs to be replaced with a slightly larger one.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Diseases: Compared with insect pests, boxwood has relatively few diseases, and occasionally "leaf spot disease" may occur. It is caused by bacteria and can be controlled with a solution of thiophanate-methyl.

2. Pests: Boxwood has many pests, mainly "loopers" and so on. Adult insects can be killed by luring them with light. Insect eggs can be killed with chemicals.

IV. Other issues

1. Toxicity: According to the information in the database, it is toxic. Its toxicity is concentrated in the leaves.

2. Can it be raised at home?: Its bonsai can be placed at home for viewing. Although its leaves are poisonous, they are harmless if used for ornamental purposes only.