What are the watering methods for crape myrtle bonsai?

  Crape myrtle bonsai loves light, and it is generally placed in a sunny, well-ventilated spot to grow. But crape myrtle also likes moisture and fears waterlogging, so watering should be done in moderation.

  Too much watering causes water accumulation, which will make the crape myrtle rot at the roots and die. But if water is not replenished in time, it will also pause growth or die from lack of water, and especially during the flowering period the pot soil must not be too dry.

  When temperatures are high in summer, the potted plant evaporates water quickly, so it is best to water it thoroughly in the evening; if it is a shallow pot, water it once in the morning and once in the evening to meet the needs of daytime growth. In spring and autumn, water once every other day.

  In winter, the pot soil for crape myrtle should be kept moist, and watering once every few days is enough. In winter, reduce the amount of watering so the pot soil is slightly dry, and do it when the temperature is relatively high at noon.

  During the growing season, because transpiration is high, the pot soil must be kept moist.

  In the early stage of branch and leaf growth, properly control the amount of watering to control the branch and leaf growth of the crape myrtle bonsai, so that the branches are thick and the leaves are small, avoiding large leaves and sparse nodes, which would seriously affect the control of the tree shape.

  After buds appear and through the flowering period, watering should be sufficient. In the high-temperature and dry season of summer, increase the amount of watering and frequently spray water on the crown and leaf surfaces to increase air humidity.