Cultivation methods and precautions of June Snow bonsai

The branches and leaves of the June snow are dense, and when the white flowers are in full bloom, it looks like snowflakes all over the tree. It is an ornamental plant that is worth appreciating for both its leaves and flowers. Many friends have grown Serissa bonsai. Here, the editor will introduce the cultivation methods and precautions of Serissa bonsai. Let’s take a look.

1. Pot soil selection

Serissa bonsai prefers loose, fertile and well-drained soil. When preparing potting soil, you can mix garden soil, humus soil, and pine needle soil in proportion, and then add 40% sand or rice husk ash to meet its growth needs. The pots can be shallow round, square or oval purple clay pots or glazed pottery pots.

2. Lighting

June snow is both light-loving and shade-tolerant. During its growth period, it should be ensured that it receives sufficient sunlight to promote photosynthesis. When the sun is strong in summer, appropriate shading measures should be taken to prevent the leaves from being burned. Especially in summer and early autumn, 50% to 70% shading is required. The temperature is low in winter, so it should be placed in a sunny place indoors to avoid frostbite. In northern areas, the room temperature should be kept between 5 and 12°C.

3. Watering

June snow likes a humid environment, but avoids stagnant water. When watering, you should follow the principle of "water when dry and water when wet", that is, water when the soil is dry, and water thoroughly. During the growing season, the soil should be kept moist, but be careful not to allow waterlogging. The temperature is low in winter and plants grow slowly, so the frequency of watering should be reduced appropriately.

4. Fertilization

June snow does not have high fertilizer requirements, but proper fertilization helps its growth. During the growing season, apply a thin liquid fertilizer or compound fertilizer once every 1-2 months. Be careful not to use too high a fertilizer concentration to avoid burning the roots. From April to May every year, you can apply 0.5% phosphorus and potassium fertilizer solution 2 to 3 times. At the same time, in the winter season, apply 1 to 2 times of thin organic fertilizer liquid. No fertilization is needed in other seasons.

5. Pruning

Serissa grows more slowly but still requires regular pruning. Pruning is mainly carried out in spring to cut off old and diseased branches and promote the growth of new branches. Normally, you can prune the overgrown branches and sick and weak branches appropriately to keep the tree in a beautiful shape.

6. Notes

As the June snow continues to grow, its root system will gradually expand. The original flowerpot may not meet its growth needs, so it needs to be replaced with a larger pot regularly. The best time to repot is in spring, when the root system is more active, which is conducive to the integration of new soil and old soil.

The above is an introduction to the cultivation methods and precautions of June snow bonsai. June snow may be attacked by pests and diseases such as aphids, snails, root rot, scale insects, etc. It is necessary to check the plants regularly and spray pesticides in time after finding pests.