Cultivation Techniques of Pyracantha Bonsai

How to make Pyracantha bonsai

The production of Pyracantha bonsai can be carried out by sowing and cuttings. Sowing can usually be done in spring from February to March. Select some relatively sturdy branches and cut small sections of 10-15 cm as cuttings. You can cut and cut them as soon as you cut.

You can also carry out cuttings of young stems during the rainy season, which will make it easier for them to survive. The cultivated seedlings will generally bear fruit in 3 to 4 years.

Cultivation Techniques of Pyracantha Bonsai

During the maintenance process of Pyracantha bonsai, you first need to prepare slightly acidic soil and give it sufficient light. It needs to be watered every 3 to 5 days. In winter, water should be controlled and fertilizer should be stopped. When the side branches of Pyracantha bonsai are too long, they need to be shaped and pruned to make them grow stronger and increase their ornamental value.

Precautions for cultivating pyracantha bonsai

Pyracantha bonsai can be raised at home, and when planted at home, it can be moved to the outdoor balcony. The sufficient light on the outdoor balcony is beneficial to its photosynthesis and enhances the synthesis of nutrients. Sufficient sunlight can promote its flowering and fruiting.

1. Use soil

Although Pyracantha bonsai can adapt to poor soil, it is most suitable for growing in fertile soil with good fertility. Generally, it can be grown in a mixture of acidic sandy soil with good air permeability and garden soil.

2. Pruning

Pyracantha bonsai should be pruned in the spring of each year. When pruning, you must first find a good angle and then decide how to prune after finding its viewing surface. Pyracantha bonsai should follow the principle of climbing as the main method and pruning as the auxiliary method.

3. Repotting

The best time to repot the Pyracantha bonsai is between late February and before Qingming Festival. Generally, it is sufficient to replace two-thirds of the old soil of the bonsai.

4. Watering

Water management is very important for Pyracantha bonsai. If not managed properly, it will affect the flowering period and fruiting of Pyracantha. Reduce watering during the flowering period and keep the soil relatively dry, which is conducive to fruiting. Pay attention to the principle of watering when the soil is dry and watering thoroughly.