Can golden nanmu be potted?

Can Phoebe nanmu be potted?

Phoebe nanmu can be potted. Its roots are deep, sprout strongly, and grow slowly, making it suitable for bonsai. It can be potted for appreciation only. If you want to plant it for a long time, it is better to plant it in the ground.

You can choose a wide-mouthed shallow pot for potted golden nanmu, and then change to a larger pot when it grows a little bigger. Under normal circumstances, potted golden nanmu cannot bloom. Golden nanmu is a large tree and cannot grow well in a pot and cannot bloom.

Potted cultivation method of Phoebe nanmu

1. Soil preparation

Generally, it grows best on fertile neutral or slightly acidic alluvial soil or loam soil. The culture soil must be loose, breathable and water-permeable, which is the key to growing most green plants.

2. Pruning

If you are planting golden nanmu in a pot, you should also pay attention to pruning the branches, mainly winter pruning or spring pruning, to maintain the tree shape you want, and cut off unnecessary branches or diseased and dead branches. Because golden nanmu grows slowly, heavy pruning is not necessary.

3. Watering

When growing golden nanmu in a potted plant, the soil should be kept half dry and half wet. No water accumulation, and no drought. Watering can be combined with fertilization. You can use an appropriate amount of nutrient solution fertilizer in combination with watering. Because golden nanmu grows slowly, do not apply too much fertilizer at one time.

4. Fertilization

Bonsai has a shallow root system, so special attention should be paid to the supply of water and fertilizer. If the soil is dry, barren or has poor drainage, the growth will be poor. Generally, organic fertilizers such as decomposed cake fertilizer are used as topdressing or base fertilizer.

5. Temperature

Phoebe nanmu likes warm and humid environment, but is also heat-resistant and cold-resistant. The annual average temperature in its origin is about 17°C. Bonsai maintenance: Bonsai should be kept in a warm, humid and relatively humid environment.