How to care for calamus bonsai and what to pay attention to

Feng Shui meaning of calamus bonsai

Acorus bonsai has always been used as a Feng Shui plant, usually with the meaning of protecting the house and exorcising evil spirits. It can also play a role in improving the family's fortune, so it is widely used in Feng Shui.

How to care for calamus bonsai

1. To care for calamus bonsai, it is best to choose breathable sandy soil for planting and provide good diffuse light. The most suitable growth temperature should be controlled at 20-25℃, and do not drop below 10℃ in winter.

2. During the growth period of calamus bonsai, sufficient water must be ensured and it should not be too dry. The demand for fertilizer is not large, generally once a month is enough. During the growth process, its branches will grow very messy and need to be pruned in time.

Iris bonsai pruning

There are many different shapes of calamus bonsai, but no matter what kind of bonsai you make, you must pay attention to the sparseness between the branches and leaves during the pruning process, and make sure to leave 3 to 4 leaves on each branch.

Acorus bonsai yellow leaves

If the yellowing of the leaves of the calamus bonsai is caused by overwatering, it is necessary to drain the accumulated water in time and loosen the soil to dry the moisture. In addition, excessive light will also cause the leaves of the calamus to turn yellow, so the calamus needs to be shaded and placed in a place with scattered light and ventilation for maintenance.

Iris bonsai dropping leaves

The reason why the calamus bonsai loses leaves may be because of the cold weather in winter. At this time, you need to pay attention to the treatment of dead leaves and yellow leaves. The dried leaves should be cleaned up in time to avoid leaf rot and affect the growth of the plant itself.

Fertilizing calamus bonsai

Acorus bonsai does not require too much fertilizer. Fertilization is mainly concentrated when it is just planted. It is more appropriate to apply some potassium fertilizer or growth liquid at this time. It is enough to maintain 3 to 4 times a month.

Notes on calamus management

During the management of calamus bonsai, it is important to note that the more water the plant has, the more pests it will attract, such as red spider mites, aphids, etc. If these pests are found, you can kill them by spraying lime sulfur or using physical methods such as ultraviolet rays.