How to care for and overwinter the golden marble bonsai

1. How to maintain

1. Soil: When maintaining the golden ball bonsai, the soil must be loose, breathable and permeable. You can use river sand, loess, and leaf mold to mix and prepare the soil. Do not use soil that is too sticky, as it will hinder root respiration and be detrimental to growth.

2. Watering: Water the plants regularly, but do not water them excessively at one time. During the growing season, the soil only needs to be slightly moist, but never allow water to accumulate. In addition, please note that water is lost quickly due to the high temperature in summer, so you should water it thoroughly every day, preferably at night.

3. Light: It prefers sunlight. It should be placed in a well-lit place and get as much sun as possible so that it can grow more vigorously. Plants lacking light tend to grow too tall, which reduces their ornamental value.

4. Fertilization: A large amount of fertilizer is needed during the growing season, so thin fertilizer should be applied frequently for supplementary fertilization. It is recommended to add diluted liquid fertilizer once every half a month and pour it directly on the surface of the potting soil. If you apply granular fertilizer, dilute it with water so that the plant can absorb it faster.

2. How to spend the winter

After the temperature drops in autumn and winter, pruning should be carried out, and crossed branches, sick and weak branches, duplicate branches, and disordered branches should be cut off. This will not only ensure a more beautiful plant shape, but also save a lot of nutrients, which is beneficial for wintering. It is not cold-resistant and should be moved to a warm room in time to avoid frostbite. Just place it in a bright place at ordinary times, and give it full light in winter. In addition, water should be strictly controlled and fertilizer should be stopped.