The following five points are the key to the cultivation method of Podocarpus bonsai.

Podocarpus is an evergreen conifer. Its plants are tall and its branches and leaves are very distinctive. It is a famous foliage plant, which is often made into large potted plants and placed in some hotel lobbies and large conference rooms. As far as Podocarpus bonsai is concerned, its cultivation methods must be mastered. Here, Fushu House will introduce the cultivation method of Podocarpus bonsai for everyone.

Key points of bonsai cultivation of Podocarpus

Suitable basin soil

Pot soil is the first step in cultivating bonsai of Podocarpus. Podocarpus has strong adaptability to soil, but we still need to choose flowerpots and soil with good air permeability for a long time in the cultivation process.

You can use clay flower pots or purple sand pots for maintenance. For the soil, it is suggested to use loose and fertile soil, which can be prepared by itself or purchased from the market directly.

Suitable environment

It is necessary to provide a good growth environment for the cultivation of Podocarpus bonsai for a long time, in which the growth environment is mainly aimed at suitable temperature, light, humidity and good ventilation conditions, and must meet the growth of Podocarpus.

In terms of temperature, the optimum growth temperature of Podocarpus is around 24℃, and measures should be taken to control the temperature in both seasons in Xia Dong. In terms of lighting, shading measures are taken in summer and normal maintenance is done in other seasons. Keep it in a well-ventilated place for maintenance and often spray water on its leaves.

Reasonable fertilizer and water

The growth of plants is inseparable from reasonable watering and fertilization. Luo Hansong likes humid environment, but he is afraid of waterlogging, and the amount of watering needs to be strictly controlled. At the same time, the nutrients needed for the growth of Podocarpus are also essential.

In the aspect of watering, we should master the principle of seeing dry and seeing wet, and carry out it according to the dry humidity of the soil, so as to keep the soil moist and avoid the occurrence of water accumulation. In fertilization, it is best to master the principle of thin application and more fertilization, control the amount of fertilization, and cooperate with watering and fertilization.

Proper pruning

Pruning is also necessary for us to cultivate Podocarpus. The purpose of pruning is to make plants grow better, provide uniform nutrient supply, reduce unnecessary nutrient loss and make plants more ornamental.

Pruning of Podocarpus is mainly to remove some stunted, overgrown and diseased branches and leaves. After pruning the diseased branches and leaves, disinfection and sterilization are needed to ensure the healthy growth of the plants.

Change the pot frequently.

Potted plants need to be replaced within the specified time. The main purpose of changing pots is to provide better supply of plant nutrients and prevent soil hardening and alkalization from affecting plants.

In general, Podocarpus Podocarpus needs to change pots once every 1~2 years, preferably in spring every year. In order to make plants adapt to the new environment quickly, it is necessary to re-select suitable flowerpots according to the size of plants.

The above content is a detailed introduction to the cultivation methods of Podocarpus bonsai. Through the above introduction, we can better respond to the cultivation of Podocarpus, so that our cultivated Podocarpus can grow better.

Through our introduction, I believe that everyone has a deeper understanding of the bonsai cultivation method of Luohansong, and the following five points are the most critical.