Maintenance and management of wintersweet bonsai

Placement of Wintersweet Bonsai

The bonsai of wintersweet is usually placed in a sunny place sheltered from the wind as it is more afraid of cold winds. In summer, you should pay attention to providing it with shade, and in winter, it is best to keep it indoors.

Watering Wintersweet Bonsai

Wintersweet is drought-resistant and is said to be resistant to drought, but it cannot be too dry. When watering, be sure to water it when the soil is dry and when it is wet. If it is summer, you must pay attention that this is the critical period for the formation of flower buds. You cannot lack water and you must water it every day. After autumn, watering can be less frequent.

Fertilizing Wintersweet Bonsai

Wintersweet likes fertilizer, so when fertilizing it, you should pay attention to promoting the growth of flower buds. Generally, in April, fertilizer can be applied once every 10 days, and after June, nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers can be applied once a week. Note that it can promote the formation of flower buds. In the summer, be careful not to apply too much fertilizer or too concentrated fertilizer.

Pruning of Wintersweet Bonsai

For wintersweets, bonsai pruning is very important, because when cultivating wintersweets, the appearance will be better after pruning and picking buds. Remember to cut short the old branches after flowering every year, and pick the buds from the new branches that grow, and repeat this process. In addition, in order to ensure the beauty of the tree shape, pay attention to pruning parallel branches, crossed branches, and overgrown branches, etc. to maintain the beautiful shape of the tree.

Repotting Wintersweet Bonsai

Wintersweet bonsai generally needs to be repotted once a year, usually in late winter or early spring. When repotting, be sure to cut off the old soil, trim the roots, and replace with new soil.