How do you water a Ligustrum sinense bonsai? Keep these precautions in mind

Growing habits determine the amount of water

To grow a Ligustrum sinense bonsai well, you must have a comprehensive understanding of this plant's growing habits. Ligustrum sinense likes to grow in loose field soil and is suited to living in high-humidity environments, but its tolerance of waterlogging and cold is relatively poor. This determines that the amount of water given to a Ligustrum sinense bonsai each time should not be too much; try to water little but often, just keeping the soil moist.

The season determines the frequency of watering

Ligustrum sinense's high demand for water means it must be watered every day, especially in dry seasons such as summer and winter. Whether to water several times a day or once a day can be decided based on the condition of the soil in the pot. Its relatively high water demand is because its roots grow vigorously and consume a lot of water. If you do not water in time, it will affect the shape of the Ligustrum sinense bonsai.

That covers the watering precautions! But just knowing how to water is not enough, after all, we run into all kinds of problems when growing plants. So let me introduce a few precautions for transplanting Ligustrum sinense as well. If you are thinking of changing the pot, you can take a careful look!

What to do if a Ligustrum sinense bonsai loses branches: precautions for caring for a Ligustrum sinense bonsai

Ligustrum sinense, also called Ligustrum sinense tree, is a good bonsai plant and is gradually becoming popular. So what should you do if a Ligustrum sinense bonsai loses branches? What aspects need attention in the daily care of a Ligustrum sinense bonsai? Let's find out together.

1. What to do if a Ligustrum sinense bonsai loses branches

If the main branches of Ligustrum sinense are pruned for shaping purposes, new growing branches should be left in advance below the cut, so that the branches and trunk after shortening can continue photosynthesis and will not dry out from water loss.

The cut on a Ligustrum sinense branch should be sealed with latex paint. For shortening pruning after potting and cultivation, cuts with a diameter of 2 cm or more should also be coated with latex paint to prevent branch loss. After pruning, Ligustrum sinense sprouts many buds, so buds should be removed in time and branches fixed early, and branches should not be changed frequently; this way you can make small cuts and reduce the number of cuts.

Watering a Ligustrum sinense bonsai is the most important part of daily management. If watering is not timely, old branches can very easily die. In midsummer or dry periods, water every day, adjusting the amount as needed according to the condition of the potting soil, and keep the soil moist. Ligustrum sinense has a very well-developed root system and dense branches and leaves, and it consumes a lot of water. If water is not supplied in time, the tips of the young branches immediately droop and soften; if the trunk is short of water, the old branches easily dehydrate and die.

2. Precautions for caring for a Ligustrum sinense bonsai

1. Ligustrum sinense is a relatively unique plant, and after being used to make bonsai, it will also develop various problems due to improper care, so there are some things to pay attention to when caring for it. First, Ligustrum sinense may often lose branches. This is because Ligustrum sinense has thin bark, insufficient water supply, and old branches die, which causes branch loss. When this happens, you need to pay special attention. You can water in time to supplement the plant's water supply, or you can grow new branches in advance below the cut, so that the shortened branches can continue photosynthesis and the plant can avoid branch loss.

2. Besides branch loss, Ligustrum sinense may also develop what is called yin-yang branches, a phenomenon in which the same branch or trunk is half alive and half dead, as if yin and yang appeared at the same time, looking extremely awkward and very unattractive. So this situation should also be taken seriously. At this time, in line with the bonsai's shape, new branches should be reserved on both sides below the cut on the Ligustrum sinense. This way the appearance of yin-yang branches can be avoided. However, some people find this situation very interesting and instead want to cultivate this half-dead, half-living state, believing that such a bonsai has a strong sense of age and weathering, so it still depends on your actual situation.

Ligustrum sinense bonsai pictures: how to grow and care for a Ligustrum sinense bonsai

The Ligustrum sinense bonsai is simple and elegant with particularly good decorative value, suitable for indoor display and cultivation, and this Ligustrum sinense is also a Chinese medicinal herb with excellent effects, with high utility value in life. But growing a Ligustrum sinense bonsai well is not an easy task either. In a moment I will write out all of its pictures, cultivation methods and precautions. Friends who like this kind of bonsai can focus on learning about it.

1. The growing habits of Ligustrum sinense

To grow a Ligustrum sinense bonsai well, you must have a comprehensive understanding of this plant's growing habits. Ligustrum sinense likes to grow in fertile, loose soil, and it likes warm, humid environments. Its drought tolerance is relatively strong, while its tolerance of waterlogging and cold is relatively poor.

2. The planting time for Ligustrum sinense

The Ligustrum sinense bonsai that people usually plant is mostly a Ligustrum sinense stump dug up from a nursery or the wild and transplanted directly into a flowerpot. When digging up a Ligustrum sinense stump, it is best to do so after its flowers fade. This is the turn of spring and summer, when the climate is warm and humid. After transplanting, it will take root and sprout relatively quickly. As long as you water in time, its survival rate can reach 100 percent.

When growing Ligustrum sinense, pay attention to its branch loss problem. This plant loses branches mostly because of reasons such as bark that is too thin, insufficient water supply, and old branches dying. After dead branches appear, observe carefully and find the cause in time, then treat it accordingly. In addition, when a Ligustrum sinense bonsai is being grown, yin-yang branches may also appear, meaning half has died while half is still alive. At this time, prune in time to maintain the plant's appearance.