How to grow old pine bonsai?

Pinus elliottii, that is, dragon blood tree, not only has a certain medicinal value, but also has a high ornamental value, it is often planted as a garden bonsai in modern families. So, how to keep the old pine bonsai? In order to help potted friends to do a good job in the maintenance and management of old pine bonsai, the editor will share the relevant knowledge for you today.

1. Soil

Pinus elliottii is not very strict on soil requirements, but pots suggest to use loose, fertile and well-drained acid loam. Pinus elliottii will grow better in this soil environment. The soil can be mixed with humus-rich loam and clean sand.

2. Lighting

Because the immature pine has very strong drought and cold tolerance, it naturally likes sufficient light environment, even so, it is also very shade-resistant. However, if it is kept in the shade for a long time, its branches and leaves will gradually fade and appear the phenomenon of withering. Therefore, in addition to the need for proper shade under the strong light in midsummer, it is recommended that it be managed in full sunlight.

3. Temperature

Young pine likes a warm growing environment, although it is more hardy than ordinary plants in winter, it is recommended that the growth temperature should not be lower than 5 °C, otherwise it is easy to cause withered leaves due to insufficient water absorption of roots, accompanied by yellowish-brown patches. Under the hot weather in summer, in addition to shading, you can spray water for it to keep moisture and cool down so as not to damage the leaves due to exposure to the sun.

4. Watering

The drought resistance of immature pine is very strong, so watering naturally should not be too much, if the soil in the basin is too moist, it will cause rotting roots. Usually, as long as the soil is not too dry, there is no need to water. Even if it is watering, it is recommended to use spray to replenish water.

5. Fertilization

In addition to the strong cold and drought tolerance, the immature pine is relatively resistant to barren, and can survive even without fertilization. However, in order to make the immature pine grow better, it is suggested to replenish its nutrients properly. In addition to adding a small amount of base fertilizer to the soil when potting, thin liquid fertilizer can be sprayed every half a month in maintenance and management. However, it should be noted that the plant should not be supplemented with too much nitrogen fertilizer, otherwise it is easy to cause abnormal markings, which should be avoided in winter.

The above are the daily management measures of the old pine, it is not difficult to see that the most important thing is to carry out water and fertilizer management. As long as the bonsai is properly maintained, the bonsai can not only show in a beautiful posture, but also grow normally in a healthy state.

Time: 2019-05-30 Click: