Cultivation methods and precautions for black pine bonsai

Black pine bonsai is a kind of pine bonsai. There are many types of it, and it is widely planted in many places in my country. Black pine bonsai has tenacious vitality, strong adaptability to the environment, and a relatively high survival rate, so people are particularly fond of it, and many young people also choose to maintain it.

Cultivation method of black pine bonsai

1. Water appropriately

Plants like black pine do not like overly moist soil. When watering, follow the principle of watering thoroughly when the soil is dry. Generally, wait until the soil in the pot is dry before watering, and be sure to water it thoroughly, but there should be no water accumulation.

2. Suitable lighting

When growing black pine, it is necessary to maintain sufficient light. If there is insufficient light, branches will jump, making the shape of the entire black pine bonsai ugly. Except for the strong light in summer, it is best to receive full sunlight in spring, autumn and winter.

3. Control the temperature

Black pine likes a warm environment and grows in a temperature of about 12-28 degrees. When the temperature is too high in summer, it is necessary to move the black pine to a cool and ventilated place to spend the summer. If the temperature is below zero in winter, it is best to move it indoors for the winter.

4. Reasonable fertilization

In order to avoid the soil of black pine bonsai, it is best not to fertilize it at will. Generally, it is fertilized when pruning new shoots. And when fertilizing, it is necessary to pay attention to the black pine soil being dry, which is safer. For fertilizers, it is best to use nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers as the main ingredients.

Black pine bonsai maintenance precautions

You should pay attention to the method when watering the black pine bonsai. When the weather is hot, you may need to water it once in the morning and once in the evening. When watering, you need to pay attention to try not to water it when the temperature is hottest, otherwise it will burn the roots. Reduce watering during the low temperatures in winter, and it is best to choose to water it at noon when the temperature is high.

During the cultivation period of black pine bonsai, pruning should be done frequently. In winter, all the weaker and diseased branches can be pruned. In spring, buds can be removed in March and April. This will be more conducive to the growth of branches and can also adjust the direction of the bonsai branches.