2, moisturizing: Cedar bonsai has a certain drought tolerance, just keep the soil moist when watering, don't water too much. Cedar bonsai is afraid of water stains, and storing accumulated water will rot the roots.
3. Nutrients: Fertilization time is from April to May. Choose human manure and cake fertilizer and spread them evenly on the soil. Don't get too close to the roots and cause burns. It is best to apply fertilizer two or three times a year.
4, lighting: I like to grow in a place with plenty of light, a little shade tolerance. Mild sunshine can make its branches stout and its tree shape more complete and beautiful.
Second, the breeding skills 1, pruning: the tree shape of the cedar bonsai needs pruning, and the branches and leaves can be cut. Generally, straight-stem, double-stem, oblique-stem and jungle trees are the best. It is more ornamental after pruning.
2. Propagation: Generally, cutting propagation has the highest survival rate, and the suitable time is in spring. Cut off the thicker branches, dip them in some rooting powder, insert them into the soil with good air permeability, and water them for shade to keep the soil moist.
Diagnosis and treatment of problems 1, gray mold: gray mold is one of the common diseases of cedar bonsai, which mainly harms twigs and shoots. If it is not prevented in time, it will be very harmful. Generally, zineb wettable powder diluted spray can be used for prevention and control.
2, dry disease: in rainy days or relatively humid environment, it is most likely to infect mycelium. This mycelium absorbs water and expands, and then invades the stomata of cedar leaves, which directly leads to the drying of branches and leaves. The control method is to dilute and spray carbendazim.
Fourth, other questions 1, can you keep it at home? Cedar bonsai is very suitable for breeding in the courtyard at home. It is not only round and beautiful, but also dustproof, and it is also very good to raise at home.
2. Can you get wet: Generally, there is no problem with light rain, as long as you pay attention to timely drainage. However, in case of heavy rain or continuous rain, the basin should be properly sheltered or tilted so that there is no water in the basin.