How to grow a Dracaena bonsai? A complete guide to care methods

  Bulaosong, namely Dracaena, has certain medicinal value and is also highly ornamental. In modern homes, it is often grown as a courtyard bonsai. So how do you grow a Dracaena bonsai? To help bonsai enthusiasts do a good job in the care and management of Dracaena bonsai, today the editor will share some relevant knowledge with everyone.

  1. Soil

  Dracaena is not very strict about soil requirements, but for pot cultivation it is recommended to use loose, fertile, slightly acidic loam with good drainage. Dracaena will grow better in such a soil environment. For the soil mix, humus-rich loam can be combined with clean sand.

  2. Light

  Because Dracaena has very strong drought tolerance and cold tolerance, it naturally likes a sunny environment, and even so, it is also very shade-tolerant. However, if it is kept in a shaded place for a long time, its branches and leaves will gradually lose color and show signs of wilting. So apart from appropriate shading under strong midsummer sunlight, it is recommended to keep it in full sun,

  3. Temperature

  Dracaena likes a warm growing environment. Although it is more cold-tolerant in winter than ordinary plants, to keep it growing normally, it is recommended that the growing temperature not be lower than 5°C, otherwise it is prone to insufficient water uptake by the roots, causing withered leaves, along with the appearance of yellow-brown patches. In high-temperature summer weather, besides shading, you can spray it with water to maintain moisture and lower the temperature, so as to avoid scorching the leaves due to exposure.

  4. Watering

  Dracaena has extremely strong drought resistance, so of course it should not be watered too much. If the soil in the pot is too wet, it will cause root rot. Normally, as long as the soil does not become too dry, you do not need to water. Even when watering, it is recommended to replenish water by misting.

  5. Fertilizing

  Besides strong cold and drought tolerance, Dracaena is also fairly tolerant of poor soil, and can survive even without fertilizing. But to make Dracaena grow better, it is recommended to appropriately supplement nutrients. Besides adding a small amount of base fertilizer to the soil when potting, during care and management you can spray a dilute liquid fertilizer once every half month. However, note that you must not supplement the plant with too much nitrogen fertilizer, otherwise it is prone to abnormal markings, and in winter topdressing should be avoided.

  The above are the daily management measures for Dracaena. It is not hard to see that the most important among them is water and fertilizer management. As long as care is proper, the bonsai can not only display itself in a beautiful posture, but also grow normally in a healthy state.