complete collection of boxwood cultivation methods

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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Temperature: It is better between 20 and 30 degrees. It is best to plant in pots in the north and move it indoors in winter. Lighting: It is best to place it in a semi-shady place without strong light. Watering: It has good drought tolerance and can be supplemented in an appropriate amount. Fertilization: In addition to base fertilizer, an appropriate amount of compound fertilizer can be used during the growth period. Pruning: It is resistant to pruning. Pay attention to pruning branches during the growth period. Repot: Potted plants can be repotted every two to three years.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Boxwood likes warmth, and is more suitable between 20 and 30 degrees. It has relatively strong cold resistance and can tolerate sub-zero temperatures. Therefore, it can be planted on the ground in the south and can generally spend the winter in the open field. However, if it is grown in the north, it is best to plant it in a pot. It can be moved indoors for maintenance at any time in winter to prevent it from freezing.

2. Light: It has better tolerance to shade, and , it is more afraid of strong light. Therefore, if it is a potted plant, it is best to place it in a semi-shady place. If it is planted on the ground, you need to choose a place where the light is not too strong.

3. Watering: Boxwood is not resistant to waterlogging; Good drought tolerance. Therefore, just water the appropriate amount to supplement. If it is a potted plant, the potting soil can be kept in a semi-dry state.

4. Fertilization: When planting, the soil is the best Mixed with some base fertilizer. In addition to this part of base fertilizer, some compound fertilizers also need to be used in appropriate amounts. However, the concentration should not be too high.

2. Breeding skills

1 , Pruning: Boxwood will grow very vigorously during the growth stage. If left unpruned for a long time, its branches will look very messy. Moreover, it itself is very resistant to pruning. Mainly for pruning branches. Usually, you can thin out the messy branches and shorten the long branches. Cut off dry branches promptly. If it is a potted plant, you can also pay attention to repairing its shape.

2. Repotting: This is for potted plants. . If it is a potted plant placed indoors, you need to pay attention to changing the soil. It’s not just the potting soil that needs to be replaced. Since boxwood grows vigorously, there may not be enough space in the pot. In this case, the pot also needs to be replaced with a slightly larger one.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 , Diseases: Boxwood diseases are relatively rare compared to insect pests, and "leaf spot" and so on occasionally occur. It is caused by bacteria and can be prevented and treated with chlorothalonil solution.

2. Pests: There are many insect pests in Boxwood, mainly "Inchworm" etc. Adult insects can be trapped and killed with lights. The eggs can be killed with chemicals.

IV. Other issues

1 , Toxicity: According to the information in the database, it is poisonous. Its toxicity is concentrated on the leaves.

2. Can it be kept at home: its bonsai can Keep it at home for viewing. Although its leaves are poisonous, there is no harm if they are only used for ornamental purposes.

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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