How to grow a pepper tree bonsai: grow it this way for a better shape

Ventilation and temperature

Remember, you must place the potted plant in front of a south-facing window in a growing environment with fairly ample light and good ventilation. The most suitable growing temperature for it is 20-30°C. Unlike other plants, summer heat makes the environment very muggy, and this environment is not good for its rapid growth; in winter its requirements also differ from those of other plants, and its temperature requirements are especially strict. When the growing environment temperature drops below 10°C, the plant will immediately stop growing, and more seriously, if its environment is below 4°C, it cannot safely overwinter.

Sunlight and humidity

Like other plants, it is a sun-loving plant. Leaving it for a long time in a damp, light-blocking environment will make it grow poorly, causing its leaves to turn yellow and drop off.

Fertilizing

During the plant's growing season, you can water it with a dilute liquid fertilizer once every half month, and at the same time use some slow-release fertilizer, burying it in the soil regularly. As with other plants, I suggest here that after the Mid-Autumn Festival, it is best to regularly give the plant additional fertilizer, in order to increase its cold resistance for overwintering.

Pruning

During its growing season I suggest pruning it once a month, which not only encourages many fresh green, bright leaves to sprout but also forms a very full plant shape.

In summer, take care to frequently check the plant's tender shoots and leaves. If you find something like swallowtail butterfly larvae feeding on the plant's young branches and leaves, pinch them to death promptly.