How to maintain bonsai of Podocarpus and matters needing attention

Feng shui implication of Luohansong bonsai

Podocarpus bonsai is a thriving geomantic tree. If you maintain it at home, it will improve your career and study. There has always been a saying in Feng Shui among the people that "there are arhat pines at home, and generations are never poor".

Maintenance method of Podocarpus bonsai

Podocarpus bonsai likes sunny, warm and humid environment and is not resistant to strong light. Summer needs shade and waterlogging resistance. No matter how much water is poured during the growth period, the roots will not rot, but it is best to water them properly to keep the soil slightly moist. If there are pests and diseases, they should be sprayed in time.

Pruning modeling of Podocarpus bonsai in Queshan

During the maintenance period, the branches and leaves of Podocarpus should be trimmed in time, generally around Tomb-Sweeping Day. After pruning, the budding leaves will become shorter. If you prune in autumn, the leaves will be longer. Generally speaking, autumn leaves are twice as big and twice as long as spring leaves.

Yellow-leafed Podocarpus bonsai

The yellow leaves of Podocarpus bonsai may be caused by improper watering. Pay more attention to watering when planting, which may be caused by too strong light. At this time, it was moved to the environment with weak light for maintenance, which may also be caused by excessive fertilization. Water it in time to wash away the residual fertilizer.

Leaves fall off the bonsai of Podocarpus.

The leaf shedding of Podocarpus bonsai may be caused by excessive watering. It is necessary to control watering, keep the soil slightly moist, and spray more water in summer to make the leaves green and grow well.

Fertilization techniques for bonsai of Podocarpus

Nitrogen fertilizer is mainly applied to Podocarpus bonsai, and bean cake fertilizer is the best. Must be fully fermented and decomposed, once every 20 days, and stop fertilization in August-September to avoid autumn bud germination, which is not good for wintering.

Matters needing attention in Luo Hansong's management

Podocarpus bonsai needs to be turned once every 2-3 years, preferably in March-April in spring. When turning the pot, keep some old soil and trim the old rotten roots. If the plant grows, it can be replaced by a larger flowerpot.