How to grow boxwood bonsai and how to water it in winter

1. How to grow boxwood bonsai

1. Soil: The bonsai of boxwood should be cultivated with soil that has good drainage, high fertility and air permeability. When preparing the soil, you can mix leaf mold and rice husk ash to make the potting soil, and make sure to disinfect it first.

2. Light: It likes semi-shady environment and is also resistant to sunlight. Usually you can put it in a well-lit place and get more sun, but be sure to avoid the scorching sun in summer. The light is mild in winter and you can get sunshine all day.

3. Watering: Boxwood likes a humid environment and is drought-resistant, but is afraid of waterlogging. Therefore, you must pay attention to the amount when watering it, and it is better to water less rather than more. During the growing season, just keep the soil slightly moist, but be sure not to allow water to accumulate.

4. Fertilization: Its growth rate is very slow, so there is no need to apply too much fertilizer too frequently during management. Generally, it is sufficient to apply it once in spring and autumn, and the fertilizer can be decomposed cake fertilizer water.

2. How to water boxwood in winter

It is drought-resistant in nature, and the temperature is low in winter, so its growth rate is slower, so it requires less water and water control is even more important. Don't water if the soil surface is not dry. Before watering each time, you can poke it with a stick. If there is moisture, don't water it. Wait until it is dry before watering again. And watering should be done when the temperature rises at noon to reduce stimulation. In addition, pay attention to the water temperature, and try to make it close to the soil temperature so that it can be better absorbed.