Growing Podocarpus bonsai, making shapes and subdividing roots, branches and leaves, patiently doing every step, creating a vigorous and vigorous atmosphere

Don’t let go of the green hills, and keep your roots in the broken rocks.

From ancient times to the present, pine trees have always represented the spirit of perseverance and fearlessness of difficulties.

The pine tree is green and full of vitality all year round. It also means longevity and evergreen.

According to records, the oldest pine tree in my country is more than 2,000 years old.

So now many people will plant such a potted plant at home, which is Podocarpus.

It is a type of pine tree, also known as Podocarpus arborescens and Evergreen Podocarpus arborvitae, and has several names.

It is an evergreen tree that turns red when mature. Coupled with the green seeds, it looks like a bald monk wearing a red cassock, so it is also called Podocarpus.

Now let’s continue to understand the growth habits of this plant.

It likes slightly acidic soil that contains humus, is loose and fertile, and has good drainage.

It prefers a shady and humid environment, so it should be watered frequently during the growth period, but no water should accumulate.

Especially in mid-summer, you need to water it once in the morning and evening. In addition, you must often spray water on its leaves with a small watering can, so that its leaves can stay bright green and grow. good.

Since there is a lot of rain in summer, but it is not tolerant of waterlogging, you must remember to clean up the accumulated water in time, otherwise the roots will easily rot and affect its growth.

It can accept strong sunlight and can also grow in a relatively shady environment.

So when summer comes, since it is conducive to maintaining its condition under such lighting conditions, there is no need to shade it in midsummer.

But when it is still a sapling, because it is still relatively young and cannot withstand long-term sun exposure, it is best to place it under the shade of a tree.

If it is planted in the northern region, when the outdoor temperature is about 10 degrees, it can be placed outdoors in a leeward and sunny place.

In summer, move it to a semi-shady area.

When the outdoor temperature is lower than 5 degrees, it is necessary to move it indoors, and then pay attention to watering less. If it does not freeze, it can survive the winter safely.

During its growth period, it needs to be fertilized every 1-2 months. The fertilizer should be mainly nitrogen fertilizer, not too thick, and should be applied thinly and frequently, so as to ensure its nutritional content. , grows better.

When it grows up, you need to replace it with a large flower pot according to the growth situation. You also need to pay attention to whether there are any diseases and insect pests, and make preparations for prevention and treatment in advance.

If any pests or diseases are found during planting, they must be dealt with promptly.

When making shapes, it is best to choose relatively small seedlings that are more than half a year old. Because the branches of the seedlings are small and soft, it will be much easier when making shapes.

Think in advance what kind of shape you want to make it into.

The most common shapes are generally circles, cones, spheres, etc. After determining the approximate shape, you must first trim off the excess branches and leaves outside the shape.

The next step is to prepare some ropes, copper wires, wooden sticks and the like, twist the branches according to the pre-designed shape, and then fix them with corresponding materials.

Prune later according to its growth.

Because its leaves grow relatively quickly, they need to be pruned regularly, which consumes a certain amount of time and energy.

When pruning, we must thoroughly clean up those dead branches, yellowed leaves, or leaves with diseases and insect pests.

This kind of bonsai is highly ornamental.

But its ornamental quality has a lot to do with our aesthetics.

If you want to have a potted plant with a very beautiful appearance, you need to often learn about the shape of potted plants and how to prune them.

In addition to pruning branches and leaves, root management of plants is also very important.

Because only when the roots of a plant are strong can its branches and leaves grow vigorously.

After it blooms, it will produce seeds.

If we just want a very beautiful potted plant and don’t want seeds, we can just cut off the flowers that are about to wither.

Because each flower consumes its nutrients, it is better to leave these nutrients for the plant to absorb so that it can develop better.

Its vitality is very tenacious and does not require too much time to take care of. We only need to remember those precautions during daily maintenance and management.

This kind of bonsai is high-end among all kinds of plants. If you can put a pot like this at home or in the office, it will be very stylish and can also show the quality of the owner.

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