Cultivation methods and precautions of pearl boxwood (how to grow pearl boxwood bonsai)

Pearl boxwood is produced in some high-altitude areas such as Tianzhu Mountain, and was later found in Yunnan and Guizhou. It sometimes grows alone in the forest, and sometimes lives with rhododendrons.

Is Pearl Boxwood easy to grow?

Pearl boxwood is not easy to grow because it is difficult to simulate its original growth environment for home care. It is native to the plateau at an altitude of 1200-1700 meters, so it is easy to die or grow poorly.

How to cultivate pearl boxwood

1. Soil

When cultivating pearl boxwood, you should choose loose, breathable, non-compacted soil that is slightly acidic . You can use garden soil, humus soil, and rock gravel, mixed in a ratio of 3:3:3, and such a mixed soil can make it grow better.

2. Lighting

The best environment for growing pearl boxwood is a place with sufficient light and ventilation , but it is restricted by the lack of potting soil and underdeveloped root system. It is best to avoid strong light, avoid strong light at noon, and avoid summer sunset.

3. Moisture

When cultivating pearl boxwood, you need to water it in small amounts , both to moisten the air and to alternate the dry and wet soil in the pot, but not to allow water to accumulate in the soil. When watering, it is recommended to observe the dryness and wetness of the pot soil, slightly extend the transformation time, and water it thoroughly when it is not dry.

Pearl boxwood maintenance precautions

When caring for pearl boxwood, you should be aware that it is easily attacked by pests during its growth process, and in severe cases, it may cause the leaves of the pearl boxwood to fall off and die. You need to cut off the infected leaves of the pearl boxwood and then spray it with a sterilizing agent to keep the pearl boxwood growing healthily.