How to survive the winter with the latest elm bonsai

Temperature

When it comes to winter, the severe cold is a problem that many flower lovers have to face, as do those who plant elm bonsai flowers. Unless it is a plant that grows specially in cold areas, it is necessary to pay attention to the temperature of the plant growth environment in the daily cultivation in winter. Potted elm is a plant with a certain degree of cold tolerance, so it can not be raised indoors. But in the outdoor should be careful not to put in the shade, long-term exposure to the sun can lead to potted elm disease and even death. When placed outside, you should not only keep the sun shining, but also avoid being blown by the cold winter wind. In short, the winter growth environment of this plant should ensure two things: plenty of sunlight and places where the wind cannot reach.

Watering

Potted elm trees will enter a dormant period in winter, so pay attention to reducing watering. In addition, in general, this kind of plant will not be placed indoors where the temperature is above the freezing point, but will be cultivated outside in the sun and will not be blown by the wind, so watering should be controlled very little. It's best to keep the soil in the pot drier and remember that watering potted elms in winter would rather leave it dry than overwater it.

Pruning

Potted elm trees planted in dormancy in winter have no leaves, and many of the bare branches at this time are useless. Reasonable pruning can not only make the plant look more beautiful, but also provide sufficient nutrients for the growth of new buds at the beginning of spring next year. However, it should be noted that when pruning excess waste branches, do not encounter the reserved small branches, these buds are very fragile, once destroyed can not absorb nutrients, the image of the whole plant will be greatly affected in the coming year.