How to raise elm trees

Elm is a common kind of stump bonsai in daily life. Because of its good appearance and long leaves, it is deeply loved by flower friends. At present, many people like to keep a pot at home, so how to keep elm?

1. Lighting

Elm trees like light, so it is necessary to strengthen plant light throughout the growing period. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.