How to Care for Qianshou Pill Bonsai

Qianshou pill black pine is a variety of longevity pine, its pine needle is shorter than Shousong, but its ability to endure shade germination is stronger. Usually, the ornamental effect of pine needle length is less than 25mm, which is very suitable for making inferior bonsai and has high artistic value. So, how to maintain Qianshou pill bonsai?

Qianshou pill is more expensive than Shousong, so it is more precious. The needles are dark green and glossy, and because the needles themselves are short and thin, they generally grow neatly and evenly without short needles, and are easy to take care of. Today, the editor will share with you the maintenance methods of Qianshou pill bonsai.

First, watering

The water source used to irrigate Qianshou pills should be Rain Water or snow water in nature, so we should pay attention to store more in reserve. If not, you can make do with river pond water. If you can't, you can also use tap water that has been aged for several days. During the growing period, watering should be increased appropriately, and early spring should be watered before noon, summer should be watered in the morning and evening, and autumn and winter should be watered a little in the afternoon.

II. Fertilization

The spring and autumn season is the most exuberant season for Qianshou pill growth, in order to meet its growth needs, the original usually needs to increase topdressing appropriately, while in summer, fertilization should be reasonably controlled because the temperature is relatively high. Winter because the temperature is too low and the plant is basically in a state of stagnant growth or growth is very slow, the demand for nutrients is less, so generally do not need fertilization.

3. Pruning

The pruning of Qianshou pill bonsai should be carried out before the germination of new buds in early spring, mainly thinning branches and cutting leaves and truncating the overgrown branches, so that the proportion is consistent with other branches. Through pruning, bonsai can keep a more beautiful shape and improve the ornamental effect at the same time.

Fourth, turn the basin

Qianshou pill has obvious sunny characteristics, so it is necessary to turn the basin from time to time so that all sides can fully receive light, so that the branches and leaves of all sides can grow more evenly and avoid the phenomenon of uneven growth due to too little light. Especially during the growing period, the flowerpot should be rotated according to 180 degrees every other week.

Time: 2019-05-29 Click: