Cultivation methods and precautions for true cypress bonsai

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis

4. Other issues

Temperature: True cypress bonsai is not cold-tolerant, and the maintenance temperature needs to be above 15 degrees; Watering: It likes moisture and needs to keep the soil moist for a long time. If the temperature is relatively high, it needs to be watered every other day; Fertilization: During the growth period , fertilizer needs to be applied once a month. The fertilizer should not be too concentrated. It is best to dilute it before using it on the plants. Light: Adequate lighting, at least five hours of natural light every day.

1. Maintenance method

1. Temperature: It does not have high requirements for maintenance temperature. It can grow normally above 15 degrees. However, due to its intolerance to cold, it is necessary to spend the winter indoors and avoid spending the winter in the open. .

2. Watering: It needs to grow in moist soil, but because it is intolerant to waterlogging, make sure there is no water in the soil every time you water it. When the temperature is higher than 30 degrees, in addition to watering the soil, you also need to water the crown of the plant to keep it moist.

3. Fertilization: The consumption of nutrients during the growth period is relatively large. , you need to apply thin fertilizer once a month. You can choose farmyard manure, retting fertilizer, or compound fertilizer with more comprehensive nutrients.

4. Lighting: Except for summer, it must be kept in a place with sufficient light in other seasons. In summer, it needs appropriate shading.

2. Breeding skills

1 . Repot: Generally speaking, it needs to be repotted every two to three years. The new pot should be slightly larger than the previous one. When combined with soil, it should be selected with sufficient nutrients and good drainage. soil. The time for repotting can be chosen in spring, when its vitality is strongest and the success rate is relatively high. When repotting, the roots should be properly repaired and any problematic root strips should be cut off.

2. Pruning: Give it a fixed time to prune every day. Whenever you find a protruding crown or branches that are growing too vigorously, you need to prune. The purpose is to keep the plant transparent. Plant type.

3. Problem diagnosis

1 , Insect pests: In times of high temperature and drought, plants are susceptible to spider mites. Spider mites will eat the young leaves of the plant and transmit diseases, which is detrimental to the growth of the plant. If found, you need to use Bereba wettable powder for spraying. treat.

2. Root rot: If the plant has root rot, it is mostly caused by overwatering. It is necessary to temporarily control the water and wait until the soil is completely dry before starting to water it.

4. Other questions

1 , Edible: It is an ornamental plant and is not edible.

2. Toxicity: It is not toxic, but its juice can easily cause allergies in people with allergic constitutions. Therefore, if you are accidentally contaminated with the juice during the maintenance process, you need to wash it with soapy water in time. If the skin appears red and swollen, If you experience itching or itching, seek medical attention promptly.

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