How to grow cedar bonsai and what you should pay attention to

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

Soil: Acidic soil is very helpful for the growth of cedar bonsai. It should meet the characteristics of loose soil, good drainage and air permeability. Moisture: Its demand for water is not high. It only needs to keep the soil moist at ordinary times, and there should be no stagnant water. Nutrition: Fertilizers generally use human manure and cake fertilizer. Fertilization is usually applied 2-3 times a year. Light: Sufficient sunlight can make it grow stronger, and it can also tolerate a little shade.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Soil: Acidic soil with thick soil, good drainage and good air permeability is suitable for cultivating cedar bonsai. Such soil can provide it with sufficient nutrient requirements to make it Stronger growth.

2. Moisture: Cedar bonsai has a certain drought tolerance , when watering, just keep the soil moist, and don't water too much. Cedar bonsai is afraid of water damage, and storage of accumulated water will cause root rot.

3. Nutrients: Fertilization time is from April to May. Use human manure and cake fertilizer and spread it evenly on the soil. Don't get too close to the roots and cause burns. The optimal frequency of fertilizing is two to three times a year.

4. Light: Likes to grow in a place with sufficient light. Also somewhat shade tolerant. Mild sunlight can make the leaves thicker, the branches stronger, and the tree shape more complete and beautiful.

2. Breeding skills

1. Pruning: The tree shape of cedar bonsai needs to be pruned and trimmed. The branches and leaves can be tied and cut. The tree shape is generally straight trunk, double trunk, or diagonal trunk. , Jungle style is the best, and it is more valuable to watch after pruning and finishing.

2. Propagation: Generally, cuttings are used for propagation to have the highest survival rate, and the suitable time is in spring. Cut off a thicker branch, then dip it in some rooting powder, insert it into soil with good air permeability, water and shade to keep the soil moist.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 , Gray mold: Gray mold is one of the common diseases of cedar bonsai, which mainly damages young shoots and twigs. Untimely prevention and control will cause great harm. Generally, it can be prevented and treated by diluting and spraying with zebrazine wettable powder.

2. Dry blight: Mycelium is most likely to be infected on rainy days or in relatively humid environments. This kind of mycelium absorbs water and swells and then invades the stomata of cedar leaves, directly causing the branches and leaves to dry up. The control method is to use carbendazim dilution and spraying.

4. Other questions

1 . Can it be grown at home: Cedar bonsai is very suitable for growing in the courtyard of the home. Not only does it have a round and beautiful appearance, it will not dry up all year round, but it can also prevent dust. It is also very good to grow at home.

2. Whether it can be exposed to rain: Generally, light rain is no problem, as long as you pay attention to timely drainage. However, when encountering heavy rain or long-term rain, it should be properly shaded, or the basin should be tilted so that there is no accumulation of water in the basin.

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