How to cultivate bonsai elm? methods and matters needing attention in pot culture of elm

Elm trees are everywhere in our lives and can enrich our lives. Most of the furniture, such as tables and cabinets at home, comes from elms. And now many people in order to improve their home environment, often raise some green plants at home, and elm this "cash cow" is one of the preferred goals. Let's learn about the cultivation of bonsai elm trees.

How to raise bonsai elm

1. Strengthen the light. It is sunny and slightly shady, so it should be placed in a sunny place. If the sun is not enough, it will only grow branches, poor leaf color, and easily lead to insect pests.

2. Keep the basin soil moist without water stains. Elm trees like to be born in wet places, but they are also afraid of water stains. Therefore, the spray should be thoroughly watered, and should be watered once in the morning and evening in the middle of summer. In case of waterlogging in the basin, it should be dredged as soon as possible.

3. Proper fertilization should be applied. The peanut cake is cooked into water and liquid fertilizer, and the peanut cake can also be broken into thumbs and buried in the soil, and Xiji uses some compound flower fertilizer. Fertilization should be applied once in early spring and early autumn, not more.

4. Pruning and plastic surgery should be timely. The sprouting power of elm is very strong, and the three group leaders are also very fast. If they are not pruned, the pile scenery will lose its ornamental value. Pruning and plastic surgery can be carried out in autumn. First cut off useless branches and diseased branches, and then prune them according to the molded or molded posture.

Methods and matters needing attention in pot culture of elm

I. Culture methods

1. Lighting

Strengthen the plant light. Elm trees like the growing environment with plenty of light. If the sun is not enough, it will make its branches grow, the leaves look ugly, and it is easy to breed all kinds of diseases and insect pests.

2. Watering

Keep the elm basin soil moist, but do not accumulate water. Elm trees like to be born in wet places, but they are also afraid of water stains. Therefore, the water is watered once in the morning and evening in summer. If there is stagnant water, it needs treatment as soon as possible.

3. Fertilization

Elm trees should be fertilized properly. Fertilizing should be liquid fertilizer, peanut cake can also be broken into thumbs and buried in the soil, Xiji combined with some compound flower fertilizer. Fertilization should be applied once in early spring and early autumn, not more.

II. Points for attention

1. Pruning

Keep the shape of the elm and prune regularly. The growth ability of elm is very strong, if the branches and buds are not pruned, the pile scenery will lose its ornamental value. Pruning and plastic surgery can be carried out in autumn. First cut off useless branches and diseased branches, and then prune them according to the molded or molded posture.

2. Insect pests

Aphids and shell insects are the most common pests in elm. When these two pests occur, they can be sprayed with 1000 times omethoate. Elm trees can be used as bonsai for viewing, but also can be used to decorate the courtyard. However, the big tree stump should be transplanted with guest soil, and it should be carried out before sprouting leaves in winter and spring. After planting, wrap the stem with rice straw mixed with yellow mud water, and often water it to ensure that the soil and straw are moist.

How to transplant elm bonsai

1. Flowerpot selection

Generally speaking, elm bonsai will choose elm because of its tenacious vitality, even if the soil ball is scattered, as long as the root with soil will have a very high survival rate. After selecting the variety, choose a slightly larger bonsai basin according to its lower plate size, and the texture of the bonsai basin had better be purple sand, clay and so on.

2. Selection of basin soil

Transplanting elm bonsai requires fertile and loose soil, medium-sized fresh moss, a small amount of accessories and cement. It should be noted that the basin soil should not be too sticky and contain too much sand.

3. Specific steps

First of all, soak the new bonsai basin in clear water for an hour, then take the elm and put it on one side of the bonsai to adjust the shape. At this time, you need to pay attention to the fact that the elm trees that have not been put on the pot need to be placed in a semi-shaded or sheltered place. Then fill the soil into the basin and beat it while filling, so that the soil can be dense and medium-high-week-low. After the filling is completed, the moss cover should be watered, and the basin soil should be watered thoroughly. After that, put the elm bonsai in a semi-shaded environment, then gradually receive sunlight, and then move to a place with good light.

How do elms spend the summer?

1. Release stagnant water

Elm trees are afraid of stagnant water, but they can withstand drought, even in summer. Don't water too much and too often in summer. Spray some water on the leaves of elm trees appropriately.

2. Get enough light.

Elm is fond of light. Keep plenty of light and grow well. Summer is the period when elm trees grow vigorously, and the roots will grow vigorously, so it is very necessary to increase some light appropriately, which can promote its photosynthesis and make the roots grow further. When raising a family, there is no need for shade.

3. No need for pruning

When the summer temperature is high, elm trees can dissipate heat through transpiration. At this time, if the branches and leaves are trimmed in a large area, the normal regulation function will be destroyed, the evaporation of elm trees will be reduced, and the water in the soil will be difficult to evaporate, which may lead to root decay or even death. So in the summer, in order for the elm to grow normally, do not carry out large pruning.

Although many people will think that the plant of elm is tall and not suitable for breeding at home, but in fact, elm can be viewed as bonsai. Not only the ornamental value is extremely high, but also its ability to adapt to the environment is very strong, so it is a good choice for indoor breeding.