How to cultivate ball pine

Water and fertilizer

When watering, follow the principle of "it's better to be dry than wet" and avoid long-term waterlogging to prevent root rot. You can tell if the plant is lacking water by looking at the leaves. If the leaves slowly close and become listless, it means that water needs to be added. Apply decomposed thin liquid fertilizer or compound fertilizer once every 20-30 days to promote plant growth.

illumination

Spring and autumn are the main growing seasons for the ball pine, and it should be given sufficient light and water. If there is insufficient sunlight, the plant will grow too tall, the distance between leaves will become longer, and it will lose its compact shape, which will not only affect the appearance, but also make it easy for the branches to break due to being too brittle and not full.

The pinus korapi growing in sunny places has a compact shape, thick fleshy leaves and is highly ornamental.

Seedling hardening and repotting

The leaves of pine trees purchased online tend to wilt easily. During the seedling acclimatization period, they can be planted in moist soil and placed in a bright and ventilated place (1-2 weeks), and then the light exposure can be gradually increased.

For vigorously growing ball pines, the pots can be changed once every autumn. When repotting, cut off rotten branches and roots, and shorten excessively long roots to promote the growth of strong new roots.

Place the newly potted plants in a place without direct sunlight for about a week to slow down the growth and promote the recovery and development of the root system.

The pine tree has a strong germination ability and is easy to sprout side branches. During maintenance, the dense and messy branches should be cut off in time, especially the new branches at the base, to maintain the natural beauty of the plant.

The pruned branches can be used as cuttings for propagation.

Summer and winter

The ball pine is afraid of heat in summer. If the light is too strong, too hot, or too stuffy, it is very easy to dry out and die. When dormant, the leaves at the top of the plant will slowly close. It can be placed in a well-ventilated, cool place without direct sunlight for maintenance. Pay attention to controlling watering and avoid rain, especially long-term rain, to prevent the plants from rotting and dying.

If the pine is moved indoors to a place with sufficient light and a temperature of no less than 10°C in winter, it can continue to grow. In areas below zero, the soil in the pot needs to be kept dry, and its dormancy in winter is not as obvious as in summer.