How to raise the bonsai of the rich tree

As a potted plant, the rich tree is loved by many flower friends. The rich tree is also easy to grow, and the novice can also raise it, so how can the bonsai grow well?

First, what is a wealth tree?

The rich tree, known as melon chestnut, is a small tree of the kapok family, originating from Central America, Mexico to Costa Rica, and is currently cultivated in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China.

Rich tree belongs to Malvaceae, kapok family, melon chestnut genus, like high temperature and high humidity climate, cold tolerance is poor, seedlings avoid frost, if the winter temperature is low, must be planted indoors, and pay attention to keep warm.

Rich tree leaflets 5-11, shortly stipitate or subsessile, oblong to Obovate-oblong; flower solitary branch apical leaf axil; pedicel stout, 2 cm long; seeds large, irregular trapezoidal cuneate, epidermis dark brown, white threaded, containing polyembryos; florescence is usually in May-November of each year.

Second, how to raise bonsai of rich trees?

1. Soil: rich trees like acidic soil, and sandy loam soil with loose fertility and air permeability is the most suitable for rich trees to grow.

2. Light: rich trees like light and humidity, so put them in a sunny environment with the leaves facing the sun, but avoid exposure to the sun.

3. Watering: you can water more in summer and less in winter

4. Fertilization: fertilizer is applied every half a month during the growing period.

The rich tree likes the high temperature and humid environment, and the rich tree grows rapidly in summer and needs sufficient water, so it should be watered 1-2 times a day; the semi-finished products of maintenance in winter must keep the basin soil dry properly, and the watering should be dry and wet.

The ambient temperature is maintained at about 25-38 ℃ and the humidity is about 50%. The humidity is about 75%. The humidity is not too high, because it will cause the breeding of germs, and watering is appropriate to keep the basin soil evenly moist.