How to maintain the bonsai of Australian fir

soil

Australian cedar on the soil requirements are very high, to choose better drainage of the soil, especially good for the roots, not as far as the roots will be very wet, and the phenomenon of rotten roots. Then we should also choose slightly acidic sandy soil. Generally, when potted, we will mix garden soil, rotten leaf soil and peat moss to form a good matrix to meet the needs of roots and survive better.

watering

Australian cedar in the spring to fall this period of time, should remember to water more, but to remember that there can be no water in the pot. In the high temperature and dry weather conditions, to the plants in the pot and the ground near it should also be sprayed to reduce the temperature and increase humidity, watering must be timely, do not wait until the soil is very dry when watering, to the end of autumn, began to slowly reduce the amount of watering, to enhance its cold resistance.

illumination

Australian cedars prefer diffuse light, so they are better placed in bright places in the shed. If left in the shade for a long time, it should be moved to sunlight every few weeks to keep the leaves green and shiny.

temperature

Its growing season is relatively long, except for summer temperatures above 32° C, other temperatures can grow all year round.

fertilization

Additional fertilization should be done every 2 weeks during the growing season, with compound fertilizers containing nitrogen and potassium being the most appropriate. If you don't get enough fertilizer, it turns the leaves yellow.

control pests and diseases

The insect damage of cedar is very small. When we raise it indoors, we often encounter scale insects to harm it. At this time, we can use appropriate chemicals, plus appropriate amount of water, to spray regularly to kill these insects.