Can the colorful weigela tree be potted?

Can the colorful weigela tree be potted?

The colorful weigela tree can be potted. This plant has strong tillering and is easy to cultivate. If it is planted as a bonsai, daily maintenance work needs to be done.

The size of the flowerpot for the colorful weigela tree needs to be determined according to the size of the plant. The diameter of the pot can be consistent with the width of the plant so that the plant has enough space to grow. If properly maintained, it can bloom in 2-3 years.

Potted cultivation method of colorful weigela tree

1. Soil

Soil is the basis for the growth of the colorful weigela tree. If you want to maintain it in a potted plant, you can use humus soil, sandy soil, and perlite to prepare it, and add a small amount of base fertilizer to supplement nutrients.

2. Lighting

The colorful weigela tree likes a growing environment with sufficient light. It needs to be exposed to sufficient sunlight before it grows, and the plant cannot be left without light for a long time.

3. Fertilization

During the growing season, the colorful weigela tree needs to be applied with decomposed thin liquid fertilizer once a month, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be applied 2-3 times before flowering, which can promote the differentiation of flower buds.

4. Moisture

The colorful weigela tree is relatively drought-resistant. During maintenance, it needs regular watering to keep the soil moist, and when the temperature is too high in summer, it needs to be sprayed with water frequently to cool it down.

5. Pruning

The colorful weigela tree needs to be pruned according to its growth conditions. The dead flowers, diseased branches and dead branches should be pruned off in time, and then the wounds should be disinfected to avoid new diseases.