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Is abnormal leaf drop in the Radermachera sinica due to a lack of fertilizer? Master the disease prevention methods
Radermachera sinica is a plant very well suited to indoor foliage display; it can be grown as a small potted plant or as a medium to large potted specimen. Moreover, many people who grow Radermachera sinica in pots at home do not only find its ornamental value and air-purifying function strong, but
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How to water a pyracantha bonsai? These tips you need to master
Pyracantha, also known as firestick fruit, life-saving grain, army-saving grain, and Qinling crabapple, belongs to the Rosaceae family as an evergreen shrub and is a common tree species in the subtropics. Leaves are obovate, bright green, in compound corymbs, flowers white; pome round, ripe fruit bright red, not withering after frost, red fruits hanging on the branches until they fall in the following spring, and it is a newly developed bonsai tree species in recent years
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How to prune a bamboo fern bonsai? These tips you need to master
The bamboo fern (Bambusa multiplex) has a beautiful clump form, with slender branches that curve and droop like phoenix tail feathers, giving it extremely high ornamental value. It is an excellent landscaping material in the south, often planted in clumps at building corners, road bends, or beside pergolas. It tolerates pruning and can also be planted as a hedge. Pruning a bamboo fern bonsai is relatively simple
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How to fertilize a crape myrtle bonsai? These tips you need to master
After autumn, the crape myrtle should be given a somewhat stronger organic fertilizer as a base fertilizer, but in general, crape myrtle trunks should not be given heavy fertilizer, to prevent the branches from growing excessively. When fertilizing crape myrtle, attention should be paid to the combined application of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers. During the growing season, apply a decomposed fertilizer once every half month. After each pruning, apply a nitrogen-based fertilizer.
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How to fertilize a golden bullet tree (Diospyros cathayensis) bonsai? These techniques you need to master
The golden bullet tree has hard wood. When the bark of a vigorously growing trunk is damaged and the wood is exposed to sunlight and air, the surface layer can blacken, harden, carbonize and not rot. This phenomenon is rarely seen in other tree species, and this property of the golden bullet tree can be used when carving and shaping the trunk. The golden bullet tree tolerates poor soil; with sufficient fertilizer, the leaves are thick, dark green and glossy.
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How to fertilize stump bonsai scientifically? These methods you need to master
The fertilization method for stump bonsai is very important. If too much fertilizer is applied, the branches and leaves grow excessively; if fertilizer is lacking, the branches become thin and weak, the leaves turn yellow, and the plant is prone to pests and diseases. So here are three scientific fertilization methods: First, according to quantity. The amount of fertilizer for stump bonsai should follow the principle of small amounts applied frequently
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How to fertilize a Serissa japonica bonsai? These tips you need to master
Serissa japonica has a very ancient legend, and the story of Dou E's Injustice is one of the most representative ones. In real life, Serissa japonica is just like its name, pure and white as snow, extremely beautiful. Growing Serissa japonica requires careful care before you can see its most flourishing scene
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How to prune a Serissa japonica bonsai? These methods you need to master
Serissa japonica, also known as "spray of stars," has tiny leaves and blooms with small white flowers in midsummer, hence the name "June snow." Bonsai made from Serissa japonica feature exposed roots and claws, elegant and free-spirited, with varied postures and unique charm. Currently there are two common varieties of Serissa japonica on the market: one is the clumping type with slightly pinkish flowers shaped like trumpets, which is the inferior variety
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Detailed guide to the seedling-raising techniques for Ligustrum quihoui bonsai, master the key points to grow good seedlings
Ligustrum quihoui belongs to the Oleaceae family, Ligustrum genus, and is an evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub. Also known as small-leaf holly and small white wax tree. It is a hedge material in gardens and can serve as rootstock for trees such as osmanthus and lilac. It is vigorous and cold-resistant; has strong root-suckering ability; and tolerates pruning. It can be propagated by sowing, cuttings and division, but sowing propagation is the main method
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How to water a pomegranate flower bonsai? These tips you need to master
Pomegranate flowers are large and brightly colored, with a long blooming period, flowering continuously from around the wheat harvest until October, and the pomegranate fruit is brightly colored. Because it can both be enjoyed for its flowers and eaten for its fruit, it is deeply loved by people, and bonsai made from pomegranate are especially favored. However, in daily care and management
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