How to grow a pepper tree bonsai? Latest cultivation methods explained

Ventilation and temperature

Remember, you must place the potted plant in front of a south-facing window in a growing environment with fairly abundant light and good ventilation. The most suitable ambient temperature for its growth is 20-30°C. Unlike other plants, because in summer the air temperature makes the environment very hot and stuffy, this environment is not favorable for its rapid growth; and in winter its requirements also differ from other plants. Its temperature requirements are especially strict: when the ambient growing temperature drops below 10°C, the plant will immediately stop growing, and even more seriously, if its environment is below 4°C, it cannot safely overwinter.

Sunlight and humidity

Like other plants, it is a sun-loving plant. Leaving it for a long time in a damp, light-blocking environment will cause poor growth, making its leaves turn yellow and drop off.

Fertilizing

During the plant's growing season, you can apply a dilute, thin liquid fertilizer to the plant once every half month. At the same time, use some slow-release fertilizer and bury it regularly in the soil. As with other plants, the editor here suggests that after the Mid-Autumn Festival, it is best to regularly apply additional fertilizer to the plant, with the aim of increasing its cold resistance for overwintering.

Pruning

During its growing season I suggest pruning it once a month, with the aim of not only encouraging many tender, bright green leaves to sprout but also thereby forming a very full plant shape.

In summer you should pay attention to frequently checking the plant's tender shoots and leaves. If you find something like swallowtail butterfly larvae feeding on the plant's young branches and leaves, you should promptly pinch them to death.