Matters needing attention in culture of Luohansong

Because Podocarpus root system is developed, germination is strong, green branches and leaves all the year round, in the growth process of a year, need to consume a lot of nutrients. If two years of cultivation, the basin wall is basically full of fibrous roots, and the fertility of the soil is basically exhausted. Therefore, in the process of its growth, it must change pots frequently to maintain nutrient supply.

Podocarpus more resistant to drought, so the growing season watering must remember the principle of dry rather than wet! This way you can grow a pot of vibrant Podocarpus!

Podocarpus cultivation methods Podocarpus cultivation precautions

Many people like Podocarpus, evergreen, decorative effect is good, but also has this very good moral, is a very common modern home bonsai. Some friends bought Podocarpus bonsai, do not know how to cultivate daily, how much water to irrigate, how much fertilizer to apply, what to pay attention to, how to make it grow well. In fact, Podocarpus bonsai cultivation is not difficult, the following small series to solve doubts for everyone, let's take a look.

Basic information about Podocarpus:

Podocarpus macrophyllus(Thunb.) D.Don), is a kind of pine tree, also known as Arhat fir, evergreen Arhat fir, Chinese fir, Chinese cypress, Arhat cypress, Jiangnan cypress, evergreen trees, up to 18 meters high, usually pruned to keep low, leaves alternate, arranged in spiral shape, also divided into male and female, seed female is larger than seed, mature red, plus green seeds, like bald monks wearing red monk robe, hence the name Podocarpus.

Cultivation methods of Podocarpus:

1. Soil: It requires slightly acidic culture soil rich in humus, loose and fertile, and good drainage. In alkaline soil, the leaves are yellow, slow to grow, and long in life, up to several hundred years old, or even more than one thousand years old.

2. Watering: Podocarpus is not a pine plant and is not resistant to drought. On the contrary, Podocarpus is resistant to humidity, and it is necessary to pay attention to regular watering during the growth period, but it is not suitable for waterlogging. Shunde area in summer sunny days to pay attention to regular watering, generally in the morning and evening watering once, in addition to regular spraying foliar water, so that the leaves are bright green, good growth. Summer rain is usually more, Podocarpus is not tolerant of waterlogging, pay attention to prevent long-term ponding.

3, sunshine: Podocarpus is a neutral shade tree species, can accept strong light, but also can grow in a shady environment. Although the summer temperature is higher and the sunlight is strong, it is not necessary to shade the Podocarpus tree in summer because the Podocarpus tree is conducive to maintaining the tree shape under the condition of high temperature and strong light. Podocarpus seedlings due to tissue tender, not for a long time strong light exposure, it is recommended that the best in the shade of conservation.

4, temperature: potted in the northern region, when the outdoor temperature is stable at about 10 ° C, out of the room, outdoor leeward maintenance, after summer moved to the semi-shade, Winter temperature does not drop to 5℃ should enter the room, after entering the room control watering, in the condition of no ice can safely winter.

5, fertilization: Podocarpus like fertilizer, should be thin fertilizer application, fertilizer to nitrogen-based, can add appropriate amount of black alum, retting made alum fertilizer water. Fertilization can be applied once every 1~2 months during the growth period, and fertilization can be combined with watering at the same time (water and fertilizer ratio is 9:1).

6. Pests: mainly leaf spot and anthracnose, sprayed with 500 times solution of 50% thiophane methyl wettable powder. Insect pests are scale insects, red spiders and large moth harm, available 40% omethoate EC 1500 times spray kill.

Podocarpus cultivation precautions:

1, Podocarpus like fertile, breeding as far as possible to choose fertile soil, such as sandy loam and moldy soil is relatively good, of course, the soil permeability and drainage also need to be very good. During bonsai cultivation, it is also necessary to pay attention to keeping the pot soil moist to ensure sufficient water supply during the growth of Podocarpus sinensis. In summer, water evaporates quickly and needs to be watered frequently. In winter, when the temperature is low, it is necessary to reduce watering. At the same time, in order to avoid the occurrence of ponding in the pot, watering must be moderate, not too much or too wet. At the same time, attention should also be paid to placing Podocarpus bonsai in a ventilated place.

2, Podocarpus like light, but also very taboo direct sunlight, so usually it is best to put it indoors. In summer, the sun shines brightly, and the sun shines brightly. In addition, when Podocarpus grows to a certain extent, its plants become larger and need to be replaced. In addition, attention should be paid to pest control and regular pruning for Podocarpus potted plants. Podocarpus diseases and insect pests are still relatively many, if found during cultivation, should be dealt with in time, and pruning work can be bent according to everyone's ideas, usually can be cut, tied and pressed.

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Mini podocarpus breeding methods and breeding precautions!

Mini Podocarpus is a rare and precious tree species unique to Guangxi and also endemic to China. It is a tree species naturally suitable for making bonsai. Its tree posture is beautiful, the intention state is simple vigorous. The leaves are short and dense, shiny, vigorous, leafy and evergreen. The root system is developed, and the roots are covered with small nodules. It grows slowly and is loved by people for its long life and elegant taste. Today, we will briefly introduce the cultivation methods and precautions of mini podocarpus. Method of cultivation of mini podophyllum Podocarpus miniflora seedlings are usually obtained by artificial propagation techniques such as sowing and cutting. There are also wild mini podocarpus in the mountains, usually born in stone crevices. Optional short plants, quaint branches, graceful quarrying. Mini podocarpus usually germinate in spring before the pot, pot soil should be loose texture, good drainage of slightly acidic sandy loam. Because of its simple and elegant posture, it should be cultivated in purple sand pots or glazed pottery pots, and the shape of pots depends on the tree shape. The shape of mini podocarpus is mostly carried out in dormant period, mainly by panza, supplemented by pruning. Common forms are curved dry, inclined dry, lying cloud type, cliff type and root type. Its branches and leaves can be trimmed into sheets or steamed buns. During the growth period, the appropriate fertilization of the mini podocarpus can increase its growth space, but after it grows into a plant, it is not suitable for fertilization. Generally, it can be applied with appropriate thin fertilizer in spring to moisten the soil. Mini Podocarpus prefers a humid environment and needs regular watering, especially in summer, when it should be sprayed on its leaves and surrounding space, thereby increasing the air humidity around the potted plant to facilitate its better growth. Mini Podocarpus cultivation precautions The diseases of Podocarpus chinensis mainly include coal pollution disease and leaf spot disease. Leaf spot disease can be controlled by spraying 50% carbendazim or 60 - 800 times of methyl thiophanate WP. Coal pollution disease can be washed with soapy water or clean water. Insect pests have scale insects, aphids, red spiders, longicorn insects, large moth, etc., available 40% omethoate emulsion 1000 times liquid or 80% dichlorvos emulsion 1000 times liquid spray kill. Mites can be controlled by spraying dicofol.