Methods of cultivating ball pine

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Water and fertilizer

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Seedling slowing and repotting

Summer and winter

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Watering: Master the principle of preferring dryness to wetness, and there should be no accumulated water in the pot soil. Fertilization: Apply decomposed thin liquid fertilizer or compound fertilizer every 20-30 days. Light: Sufficient light is required during the growth period, and the sunlight exposure time should not be too short. The newly purchased potted plants should be placed in a cool and ventilated place. They can be repotted every autumn. When changing pots, the rotten branches and roots should also be cut off.

Water and fertilizer

Water and fertilizer

When watering, follow the principle of preferring it to be dry rather than wet, and avoid long-term water accumulation to avoid root rot. Lack of water can be seen by looking at the leaves. If the leaves slowly close up and become listless, water needs to be replenished. Decomposed thin liquid fertilizer or compound fertilizer can be applied once every 20-30 days to promote plant growth.

Light

Spring and autumn are the main growth periods of ball pine. Sufficient light and water should be provided. If there is insufficient sunlight, the plant will become elongated and the distance between leaves will be lengthened. , the loss of compact plant shape not only affects the viewing, but is also easy to break due to branches that are too brittle and not substantial.

Conical pine growing in sunny places has a compact plant shape, thick fleshy leaves, and high ornamental value.

Seedling slowing and repotting

The leaves of the bulbous pine purchased online are easy to grow. During the seedling slowing period, they can be planted in fluvoid soil and placed in a bright and ventilated place (1-2 weeks), and then gradually increase the light.

For vigorously growing bulbous pines, the pots can be repotted once every autumn. When repotting, cut off rotten branches and roots, and shorten overly long roots to promote the development of strong new roots.

Put the newly potted plants in a place without direct sunlight for about a week to promote the recovery and development of the root system.

Ball pine has strong germination ability and is easy to germinate side branches. During maintenance, excessively dense and messy branches should be pruned in time, especially new branches at the base, to maintain the natural beauty of the plant.

The pruned branches can be used as cuttings for propagation by cuttings.

Summer and winter

Ball Pine trees are more afraid of heat in summer. Too much sunlight, too much heat, and too much stuffiness will easily cause them to dry out and die. When dormant, the leaves at the top of the plant will slowly close up. It can be maintained in a cool place with good ventilation and no direct sunlight. Pay attention to watering and avoid rain, especially long-term rain, to prevent the plants from rotting and dying.

In winter, move indoors to a place with sufficient sunlight and a temperature of no less than 10°C. Ball pine can continue to grow. In subzero areas, the pot soil needs to be kept dry. Dormancy in winter is not as obvious as in summer.

illumination

Seedling slowing and repotting

Summer and winter

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