Cultivation methods and precautions of small-leaf boxwood How to grow small-leaf boxwood in pots

Small-leaf boxwood, also known as mountain boxwood and melon-seed boxwood, is a very popular bonsai plant. It not only has high ornamental value, but also has good meaning. So what are the cultivation methods and precautions of small-leaf boxwood?

Is Boxwood easy to grow?

Small-leaf boxwood is easy to grow . It is an evergreen plant with good adaptability and stress resistance. It is relatively simple to cultivate, manage and maintain in the garden. It can adapt to warm and humid growth environments, and can also survive in cold conditions.

Cultivation method of boxwood

1. Pot soil

When growing boxwood, try to choose a purple clay pot with a large mouth and shallow depth , as it is a shallow-rooted plant. Boxwood is not very demanding on the soil and has strong alkalinity resistance, but it is best to use loose and fertile sandy loam , and potted plants can also be used with vermiculite, peat or garden soil.

2. Watering

When growing boxwood, the soil in the pot should be kept moist. Boxwood needs a lot of water during the entire growth process . Watering can be done when the soil is slightly dry. In addition, the frequency of watering should be increased or decreased according to seasonal climate changes . In summer, when the temperature is high, the number of watering can be appropriately increased, and less watering should be done during the winter dormancy period.

3. Fertilization

During the growing period of Boxwood, you can spray a little foliar fertilizer , such as a thin nitrogen fertilizer, and you can also apply organic fertilizer in the pot every month, but do not apply uncomposted fertilizer or excessive fertilizer.

Precautions for maintenance of small-leaf boxwood

When caring for small-leaf boxwood, pay attention to timely pruning of dense branches, yellowing branches, diseased and insect-infested branches and leaves , so as to reduce nutrient consumption. In addition, potted plants should be repotted regularly , preferably once a year in spring, combined with root pruning.