How to grow Ligustrum lucidum bonsai

1. Suitable soil

When breeding, you should use soil with good water permeability and air permeability. It is best to use a mixture of garden soil and humus. Adequate nutrients are more conducive to growth.

2. Sufficient light

When caring for potted plants, place them in a place with good light and give them sufficient light time so that they can grow more luxuriantly. Insufficient light will seriously affect their growth.

3. Temperature environment

Although it has a certain degree of cold resistance, the temperature difference between winter and summer is too large, so it is still necessary to carry out insulation and cooling treatment according to the environment to avoid damaging the roots and rhizomes and affecting growth.

4. Water appropriately

Do not water too much during the maintenance period, just keep the soil in the pot moist. In summer, you need to add more water, or sprinkle water on the leaves frequently to cool them down. It grows slowly in winter and gradually goes dormant. Watering should be controlled and do not water it unless the soil in the pot is too dry.

5. Pruning and shaping

Bonsai plants cannot be maintained without pruning, but it does not have to be done during the dormant period. You can prune them when you find messy branches and leaves. It develops quickly and can be shaped to your liking.