What if the Selaginella bonsai wilted?

Selaginella officinalis, also known as resurrection grass, is a kind of resuscitation plant suitable for native or stone growth, which is mostly cushion-shaped and propagates mainly by spores. And its drought tolerance is strong, the root system can separate from the soil and show a curl shape during drought, but when there is enough water, the root system will draw water from the basin soil.

Selaginella officinalis is very suitable for bonsai viewing, although the daily maintenance and management work is very simple, but still need to be treated attentively, otherwise the plant is prone to poor growth. The most common symptom of this plant is wilting. So, what if the cypress bonsai wilts?

In fact, Selaginella officinalis is more likely to wilt, usually due to lack of moisture. Because Selaginella likes moist and semi-shady growth environment, although drought tolerance is strong, but if encountered water shortage, the plant is prone to wilting phenomenon.

As introduced by the editor above, the root system will curl up in the event of drought, but the original does not affect the survival of the plant. After all, Selaginella officinalis has a very strong drought tolerance. In this case, if it is watered in time, the plant will soon recover from the wilting state. Because after watering, the root system of the plant curled up out of the soil surface in the event of drought will extend into the basin soil to absorb water.

When the root system can absorb water freely, the water will soon be transferred to the branches and leaves, so as to restore the normal function of nutrient and water transfer and quickly restore the growth vitality of the plant. Therefore, once the Selaginella officinalis is affected by drought, its branches and leaves will shrink, and its roots will curl up into a mass, and when it comes into contact with water, it will return to its normal growth state, full of vitality, and the appreciation of bonsai will also be restored.

It can be seen that the wilting of Selaginella bonsai is mainly due to the lack of water. Therefore, usually to avoid direct sunlight to reduce water evaporation, while watering should also be timely, especially in the growing period, sufficient water can ensure that the plant to maintain normal growth vitality, but also higher ornamental. Of course, we also need to pay attention to maintaining ventilation to avoid damp, hot and unventilated environment, otherwise it is easy to be infected with diseases and insect pests.

Time: 2019-05-29 Click: