How to care for Elephant Bush in spring? A full breakdown of the care essentials
Elephant Bush is beautiful and attractive, with leaves that stay lush green all year round, crystal-clear like jade and smooth and translucent, and it is deeply loved by many friends. Spring is when all things revive, and it is also the golden period for managing Elephant Bush. So how should Elephant Bush be cared for in spring? Follow along with the editor to learn more.
1. Repotting
Elephant Bush likes loose, breathable growing medium and has fairly high requirements for the drainage of the medium. If the potting soil for growing Elephant Bush has already been used for quite a long time, or if the soil is severely compacted and clumped, then you need to consider repotting and changing the soil. Before repotting, control water appropriately so that the old soil can be removed smoothly. After removing the plant from the pot, you can remove one-third to two-thirds of the old soil, and at the same time trim any rotten roots, then disinfect them before repotting. When repotting, pay attention to lifting it up appropriately to create the effect of exposed roots and claws.
2. Sufficient light
Elephant Bush quite likes the mild early-spring sunshine. Exposure to sunlight will accumulate some nutrients for later growth, which can make the plant grow more robust and the leaves more lush and enchanting. After spring arrives, it should be allowed to breathe more fresh air. Especially once the temperature is stable, it can be placed outdoors for care, because outdoors in spring there is not only warm sunlight but also fresh air, which is beneficial to its growth.
3. Reasonable fertilizer and water management
If you want Elephant Bush to grow vigorously in spring and have a more compact plant shape, you need to learn to fertilize reasonably in spring. When fertilizing, it should be based on the plant and the climate. You can apply some decomposed organic fertilizer, preferably mixed with some high-nitrogen compound fertilizer. This can not only promote the growth of branches and leaves, but also make the stems thicker and more attractively appealing. Combined with fertilizing, you can water a bit more. In principle, just keep the soil moist and breathable, and be sure not to water too much and cause root rot.
4. Proper pruning
If you want Elephant Bush to become more beautiful, pruning and shaping are indispensable. If Elephant Bush has been grown for more than 2 years, then in spring we can prune it. Pruning should be based on the tree's vigor. It can be made into a natural style, curved-trunk style, and so on. Do not force the tree shape; natural is better. When creating it, carefully wire the main branches, then prune the side branches to coordinate with the main branches, with clear primary and secondary structure and a graceful, varied posture. If it has already been grown into an old stump, then it is recommended to prune more leaves to highlight the ancient elegance and rugged strength of the branches and trunk.
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