How to maintain the bonsai of thorn-free Ilex cornuta (cultivation methods and matters needing attention)

Speaking of Ilex cornuta, many garden friends may think of stabbing people's leaves. In fact, there is also a kind of Ilex cornuta, which is often leafy. The leaves are dark green and shiny, and will not wither in winter. After pruning and shaping, it can be made into trees, spheres and bonsai, which is a good ornamental tree species for greening. Pay attention to the epidemic of diseases, especially powdery mildew, in the maintenance of Ilex cornuta!

1 boneless structure:

Ilex cornuta is a natural variety of Ilex, an evergreen shrub or small tree. It likes light, warm, moist and well-drained acidic and slightly alkaline soil, and has strong cold resistance and pruning resistance. It grows well at -8- 10℃. Strong adaptability and pruning resistance.

2. The epidemic and harm of powdery mildew in spring:

In spring, as the temperature rises, diseases in gardens become more and more popular. Powdery mildew is one of the most common diseases in spring, and the incidence center usually appears from the end of March to the beginning of April. After mid-April, with the gradual increase of temperature, the incidence rate rose rapidly, leading to an epidemic under suitable conditions. White powder spots appear on the surface of the damaged leaves, which cover the surface continuously in severe cases, showing dirty white or light gray white, the leaves shrink and become smaller, the tender tips are twisted and deformed, and the flower buds cannot open.

How to prevent powdery mildew on Ilex cornuta?

Method 1: Mix a bottle of Kirin Tianjun with 100 kg water and spray it evenly, once every 5-7 days, and repeat it for 2-3 times.

Method 2: Whitening with Kirin, adding 30kg water to a bottle, spraying evenly once every 5-7 days, and repeating for 2-3 times.

Note: the above control methods are best combined with planting, strengthening and old saying.