How to grow dancing grass bonsai

soil

Dancing grass likes loose, fertile, well-drained soil, which can be fertile sandy soil or humus soil, with leaf mold being the best.

illumination

Dancing grass likes light. If there is a lack of light, the plant will easily grow too tall, become slender, weak and easy to fall over. Pay attention to increasing the light. If the weather is not very good, you can turn the flower pot frequently to allow all angles of the plant's branches and leaves to receive sunlight, allowing the dancing grass to grow fully.

Watering and fertilizing

During the germination period of dancing grass, the soil in the pot should be kept moist. After germination, the soil in the pot should be dry on the outside and moist on the inside. A bit drier. Watering time is generally in the morning. If you use tap water, you need to treat it before watering. When watering, pay attention to watering the roots of the plant less and it is best not to splash water on the leaves and stems.

Dancing grass requires less fertilizer and does not need to be fertilized often. Generally, fertilizer needs to be applied once during the growing season, and during the flowering period, fertilizer is also needed to supplement nutrients.

Pest and disease prevention

Dancing grass is susceptible to diseases such as powdery mildew, charcoal maggot disease, leaf spot, and root rot. When diseases occur, the diseased branches should be cut off and destroyed in time. In addition, dancing grass is also vulnerable to threats from pests such as cutworms, mealybugs, thrips, and mites, and requires timely prevention and control.