Five-needle pine bonsai care: remember the three fears and four musts
Through many years of cultivating five-needle pines, I have found that five-needle pine bonsai have "three fears and four musts."
The "three fears" are: First, fear of too much fertilizer. The five-needle pine's fertilizer requirement is light fertilizer applied sparingly; only once a year, from August to October, should a dilute liquid fertilizer be applied. If spring growth is vigorous, a little may be applied, but normally no fertilizer should be used. Beginners in growing pines often think it grows too slowly and want to apply more fertilizer to make it grow faster, but the result is the opposite. Second, fear of water accumulating in the pot. If watered too much, air circulation in the pot will be blocked, causing root rot and withered branches and leaves. As the saying goes, "dry pine, wet cypress" - this is the reason. Third, fear of frequent repotting. Potted plants need repotting only once every 3 to 4 years, and the time should be from late September to early October, or February to March. But some pine growers, choosing pots for shaping, repot at the wrong time and haphazardly, and as a result the plant dies from being repotted too often.
The "four musts" are: First, must see plenty of sunlight; it is best to place it in a sunny, ventilated spot, and when the air is dry, spray the leaf surfaces twice in the morning and evening. Second, must prune, which should be done during the dormant period to prevent excessive loss of sap and damage to its vitality. Third, must keep it in winter in a ventilated, sunny, warm, humid, smoke-free room for care. Fourth, must observe frequently and promptly prevent and control pests and diseases.
Five-needle pine bonsai care: the three fears and four musts
The five-needle pine is elegant and vigorous, with dark green foliage and a graceful, clear and refined posture full of poetic charm; it is a tree species with relatively high ornamental value. It likes sunlight, warmth and a dry environment, is slightly tolerant of shade, but fears low humidity, and thrives in loose, fertile, slightly acidic soil. Therefore, to cultivate five-needle pines well, you need to do a good job with soil, watering, fertilizing, light and other aspects.Three fears
First, fear of too much fertilizer. The five-needle pine's fertilizer requirement is light fertilizer applied sparingly; only once a year, from August to October, should a dilute liquid fertilizer be applied. If spring growth is vigorous, a little may be applied, but normally no fertilizer should be used. Beginners in growing pines often think it grows too slowly and want to apply more fertilizer to make it grow faster, but the result is the opposite.
Second, fear of water accumulating in the pot. If watered too much, air circulation in the pot will be blocked, causing root rot and withered branches and leaves. As the saying goes, "dry pine, wet cypress" - this is the reason.
Third, fear of frequent repotting. Potted plants need repotting only once every 3 to 4 years, and the time should be from late September to early October, or February to March. But some pine growers, choosing pots for shaping, repot at the wrong time and haphazardly, and as a result the plant dies from being repotted too often.
Four musts
First, must see plenty of sunlight; it is best to place it in a sunny, ventilated spot, and when the air is dry, spray the leaf surfaces twice in the morning and evening.
Second, must prune, which should be done during the dormant period to prevent excessive loss of sap and damage to its vitality.
Third, must keep it in winter in a ventilated, sunny, warm, humid, smoke-free room for care.
Fourth, must observe frequently and promptly prevent and control pests and diseases.
The "three fears and four musts" of five-needle pine bonsai
News from the China Landscape Website on July 31: Through many years of cultivating five-needle pines, I have found that five-needle pine bonsai have "three fears and four musts."
The "three fears" are: First, fear of too much fertilizer. The five-needle pine's fertilizer requirement is light fertilizer applied sparingly; only once a year, from August to October, should a dilute liquid fertilizer be applied. If spring growth is vigorous, a little may be applied, but normally no fertilizer should be used. Beginners in growing pines often think it grows too slowly and want to apply more fertilizer to make it grow faster, but the result is the opposite. Second, fear of water accumulating in the pot. If watered too much, air circulation in the pot will be blocked, causing root rot and withered branches and leaves. As the saying goes, "dry pine, wet cypress" - this is the reason. Third, fear of frequent repotting. Potted plants need repotting only once every 3 to 4 years, and the time should be from late September to early October, or February to March. But some pine growers, choosing pots for shaping, repot at the wrong time and haphazardly, and as a result the plant dies from being repotted too often.
The "four musts" are: First, must see plenty of sunlight; it is best to place it in a sunny, ventilated spot, and when the air is dry, spray the leaf surfaces twice in the morning and evening. Second, must prune, which should be done during the dormant period to prevent excessive loss of sap and damage to its vitality. Third, must keep it in winter in a ventilated, sunny, warm, humid, smoke-free room for care. Fourth, must observe frequently and promptly prevent and control pests and diseases.