Rhododendron bonsai cultivation methods and precautions

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

Soil: Acidic soil can promote the absorption of nutrients by plants. In addition, the breeding soil must be breathable and loose. Moisture: It likes a humid growing environment and needs to be watered more frequently. The amount of watering should be controlled to avoid waterlogging. Nutrients: Phosphorus fertilizer is commonly used when fertilizing, which can provide nutrients and promote bright flowers. Light: Sufficient sunlight can make its branches stronger and stronger and grow more vigorously.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Soil: Plants like loose, ventilated, moist and well-permeable soil. Acidic soil is most suitable for cultivating rhododendron bonsai, which can better promote the absorption of nutrients.

2. Moisture: It likes a relatively humid environment. It needs to be watered more frequently, preferably in small amounts and frequently, so as to avoid waterlogging and affecting its normal demand.

3. Nutrients: There is no need to apply fertilizer when planting at the beginning. After a year or so of breeding, some phosphorus fertilizer can be applied. This can provide sufficient nutrients and promote the plants to bloom more colorfully. posture.

4. Light: It should be placed in a place with sufficient light. Sufficient light can grow better and promote the growth of branches to make them stronger, more stylish, but strong light should also be avoided. Direct shot.

2. Breeding skills

1. Pruning: Weak branches and dense miscellaneous branches should be pruned appropriately at ordinary times. This will not only make it beautiful and tidy, but also promote the growth of other strong branches. Absorption of nutrients leads to more vigorous growth.

2. Propagation: Cuttings are often used for propagation. The time is in May and the temperature is around 20 to 25 degrees Celsius. Select a strong branch and cut it about ten centimeters, then dip it in vitamin B12 and let it dry before taking cuttings. After cutting, spray water on it and make sure it is moist. It usually takes about 60 days for roots to take root.

3. Diagnosis and Treatment of Problems

1. Hawkmoth: At the turn of spring and summer after azalea bonsai cultivation, the Hawkmoth will eat the leaves. If not promptly The treatment will eat away all the leaves on the plant. Use a small stick to pull them off the branches and leaves and then bury them.

2. Spider mites: When the weather is very hot, spider mites like to be provoked. Generally, they can be solved by spraying them with diluted Bereba.

IV. Other issues

1. How to survive the winter: When it is cold in winter, you can move it indoors into a ventilated place, and pay attention to thermal protection. This will not only allow it to survive the winter safely, but also You can watch it all the time.

2. Whether it can be placed indoors: Rhododendron bonsai can be cultivated indoors, but in summer, it should be protected from the sun and shade to reduce the temperature. In winter, it should be ventilated and lighted, and the temperature should be appropriately increased.

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