How to care for and water June Snow?

The tree of June snow is small with sparse branches and leaves. It is evergreen in South China and semi-evergreen in Southwest China. It will bloom small white flowers in June. It is a good ornamental plant and many people like to cultivate it. So how to care for and water June snow? Let’s take a look below.

1. Choose pot and soil

Choose a flower pot with good air permeability and drainage, such as a purple clay pot or a porcelain pot. The soil can be a mixture of garden soil, leaf mold, and sand, with some decomposed organic fertilizer added to increase its fertility.

2. Watering and fertilizing

June snow likes a humid environment, but cannot tolerate waterlogging. Therefore, when watering, wait until the soil surface is dry before watering thoroughly. When the temperature is high in summer, you can increase the watering frequency appropriately, but be careful to avoid water accumulation.

Spring and summer are the peak growth seasons for June snow. The frequency of fertilization can be appropriately increased, and diluted liquid fertilizer can be used. Reduce fertilization in autumn and winter.

3. Lighting

June snow prefers a semi-shaded environment and should avoid strong direct sunlight in summer to prevent damage to the leaves. When growing indoors, place it in a well-lit area without direct sunlight.

4. Trimming and shaping

The shape of June Snow can be trimmed according to personal preference. Common shapes include curved trunk and slanted trunk. When pruning, pay attention to maintaining the balance of the tree shape, remove diseased and weak branches, and promote ventilation and light transmission.

5. Pest and disease control

Common diseases and pests of June snow include aphids, red spiders and anthracnose. When pests and diseases are discovered, they should be dealt with promptly, using natural methods such as introducing beneficial insects and using biopesticides to reduce the impact on the environment.

6. Repotting and turning the soil

Every few years, depending on the growth of the tree, repot it and replace it with fresh nutrient soil. Turning the soil can promote root growth and increase the growth rate of the plant.

That’s it