How to raise Phyllostachys pubescens in bonsai methods and matters needing attention in pot culture

Nantian bamboo must be no stranger to many people, and we can often see it in our life. The ornamental value of Phyllostachys pubescens is very high, generally taking leaves as the main ornamental point. Officially, because of this, southern bamboo attracts a lot of people to breed. However, before breeding, we still need to have a comprehensive understanding of its breeding skills.

How to raise bonsai bamboos

1. Soil. In order to cultivate Phyllostachys pubescens, we need to choose the sandy soil with fertile and good drainage, and the slightly acidic soil is the best. In general, when breeding, spoons and rotten leaf soil can be mixed into soil, and a little manure can be added to make base fertilizer.

2. Sunshine. Phyllostachys pubescens needs sufficient light and will grow well. Generally, in spring, the light is more suitable and can be cultivated outdoors. In summer, the sun is strong and needs timely shade. Keep it in a ventilated place for maintenance. In winter, it is usually raised in places with plenty of sunshine indoors.

3. Temperature. Phyllostachys pubescens likes a warm growth environment, the suitable temperature for growth is generally about 20 ℃, the winter temperature is not too low, generally need to be kept above 8 ℃. The flowering temperature is generally kept at 24 ℃-26 ℃.

Pot culture methods and matters needing attention of Phyllostachys pubescens

1. Culture methods:

1. Fertilization: when Nantianzhu is on the pot, it generally needs to apply sufficient base fertilizer. In addition, appropriate topdressing can be done. Generally during the growth period, fertilizer can be applied once a month, mainly thin fertilizer. In May, some potash fertilizer can be applied.

2. Watering: watering should be reasonable. Nantianzhu is generally watered according to climate and weather. In relatively dry times, you can frequently water, keep the soil moist, in summer, you can water every day, when necessary, you can spray. In winter, Phyllostachys pubescens is in the dormant period, the plant is dormant, do not need to irrigate too much water, the soil can not be too wet. Phyllostachys pubescens can be watered more during the flowering period to keep the soil moist.

3. Pruning. During the maintenance of Phyllostachys pubescens, attention should be paid to regular pruning, cutting off the sprouting branches, dense branches and longer branches of the roots during the growing period, leaving only one or two branches with lower growth to keep the plant type beautiful, and at the same time conducive to flowering and fruiting.

2. points for attention:

1. Phyllostachys pubescens is generally changed in early spring, which is more conducive to plant growth.

2. After entering the house, the potted plants of Phyllostachys pubescens must be maintained in a sunny place. You can wash the leaves with clean water every week to keep the leaves clean and fresh.

Diseases and insect pests of Phyllostachys pubescens and its control

1. Erythema. Methods of prevention and treatment: remove the diseased leaves in time, bury them deeply or burn them. In the case of more diseased leaves, we can first leave some lightly infected diseased leaves to watch, and then remove the diseased leaves after the new leaves are unfolded in the spring of the following year, which can control the source of the pathogen. Spraying methyl topiramate wettable powder or mancozeb before the onset of spring erythema can also be sprayed with a new fungicide every 10 to 15 days for 2 to 3 times.

2. Anthrax. Prevention and treatment: remove the diseased leaves in time, burn them centrally or bury them deeply. During the onset season, topirazine wettable powder was sprayed once every 10 to 15 days for 3 consecutive times.

3. Inchworm. Prevention and treatment: digging pupae manually. In areas with serious insect pests, the time is early spring or late autumn. The adults were trapped and killed by black light during the emergence period. The larvae were sprayed with cypermethrin or trichlorfon before the 4th instar.

Propagation methods of Phyllostachys pubescens

1. Sow and reproduce. The seeds of Phyllostachys pubescens are picked in autumn and can be planted immediately. Cover the seeds with plant ash and fine soil after sowing. In the second year, the seedlings grow relatively slowly, so it is necessary to do a good job in daily care, loosen the soil and weed, and apply some lighter fertilizers. The transplant can be carried out after three years of cultivation, and the transplant is more suitable to be carried out after it rains in spring. It is necessary to dig up the seedlings with soil, so that the survival rate of transplanting Phyllostachys pubescens will be higher.

2. Ramet propagation. The method of ramet is suitable for spring or autumn. Dig up the whole plant of Phyllostachys pubescens, shake off the soil from the root, select the narrow place where the root joins and cut it, you can divide it into two or three plants, and cut off some larger leaves, so that the divided plant can be planted in the soil. Under normal circumstances, we can blossom and bear fruit after we cultivate it for a year or two.

In fact, the culture method of Phyllostachys pubescens is not difficult, we can start with its growth habits, we must pay attention to the control of temperature and light in the process of culture, and the high temperature in summer should be moved into the room. When breeding, the work of fertilizer and water and pest control should be done in place, so as to ensure its growth.