How to trim the branches and leaves of the bonsai and how to water it?

Phyllostachys pubescens is widely distributed in the south of China and is a common decorative plant. Its branches are like bamboo, the leaves are also very beautiful, and they turn red in autumn and winter, which is very lovable. However, Phyllostachys pubescens grows rapidly, and its appearance is greatly affected by the disorganized branches and leaves if any other growth.

How to trim the branches and leaves of southern bamboo bonsai

Method 1: cut short

At the end of winter and the beginning of spring, according to the expected design effect, the short section of latent bud point with moderate height is selected on the blank pile. In the first year, it is allowed to grow freely, and in the same period of the second year, according to the jungle and multi-stem arrangement, most of the branches of the previous year are required to be cut off, and at the same time, the withered branches and leaves are cut off, leaving only one or two branches at the bottom, and the new buds will germinate from the axils of the branches. The short cut should be carried out once a year to prevent the trunk from growing taller year by year, which is beneficial to the result of Phyllostachys pubescens.

Method 2: acupuncture

When sprouting in spring, when the new bud grows to about two centimeters, pierce the bud stem with a fine needle, and the new bud is punctured with a needle for every centimeter. As the stem becomes thicker, the number of needles should be increased to two to four times. This can hinder the growth of new buds and promote the branches and tops to sprout. Using this method for a long time, the new buds will continue to germinate, which can not only solve the problem of too few branches and too many branches, but also shorten the length of branches, thus controlling the shape of Phyllostachys pubescens. Acupuncture can be carried out until June before the southern bamboo blossoms, after which it should be stopped, during which the clumpy seedlings should be removed in time.

How to water Nantianzhu

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.

How to maintain potted Phyllostachys pubescens in winter

1. Temperature

Nantianzhu likes a semi-cool and cool environment, the most suitable temperature for growth is about 20 degrees Celsius, and the most suitable temperature for flowering is 24 degrees Celsius to 25 degrees Celsius. It should be kept indoors in winter to prevent frost damage, and the lowest temperature must be controlled not lower than 0 degrees Celsius.

2. Watering

Southern bamboo watering needs to see dry and wet, in winter, it is in a state of slow growth, can not let the basin soil too wet, otherwise it will cause its roots to rot, the best time to choose a sunny noon.

3. Fertilization

Southern bamboos do not have high requirements for fertilizer, but it is necessary to ensure that there must be three times of dry fertilizer every year, respectively, in May, August and October, and the third time is after the southern bamboo is moved indoors, the fertilizer can be used with cake fertilizer. and the amount of fertilizer this time in winter is a little more than before.

4. Humidity

Phyllostachys pubescens likes a humid or semi-dry environment, and its humidity requirement for the environment is between 50% and 70%. When driving below this standard, the leaves will turn yellow and become dull. In winter, you must also ensure this humidity requirement. You can generally spray water in the air around it, creating such a condition for it, if it is a particularly dry area in the north. You can also put a humidifier on the side to assist in moisturizing.

5. Lighting

Phyllostachys pubescens has a strong ability to adapt to light, so it should be moved to indoor breeding in winter. At this time, it must be placed in a place with plenty of light to promote its photosynthesis.

How to maintain Phyllostachys pubescens can improve the rate of hanging fruit

1. Lighting demand

The potted plant of Phyllostachys pubescens can not be placed in a place with strong sunlight, but it should not be too shady, otherwise the growth will be thin and the hanging fruit will be reduced, it is best to be placed in a semi-shady place, where full light can be carried out in spring and autumn to be bathed in the sun.

2. Pollination

During the period from May to July, it is the blooming season, which is also the plum rain season. Suffering from rain will lead to poor pollination, and the fruit will not bear well naturally, so it is necessary to avoid Rain Water showering. If possible, artificial pollination can be carried out, and the effect will be better.

3. Pruning and maintenance

Phyllostachys pubescens is on 2-3-year-old branches, one-year-old branches to blossom and hang fruit, therefore, pruning should not be excessive, otherwise it is difficult for old branches to produce new branches, and it is difficult to blossom and hang fruit.

4. Fertilization management

It is necessary to apply less nitrogen fertilizer, appropriate more phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, once every semimonthly, and no application during flowering and fruit hanging period.

Phyllostachys pubescens has been planted in China for a long time, in fact, its maintenance method is not difficult, but there is a bit of a headache is that it is more difficult to hang fruit, there are some skills introduced above, I hope to help everyone.