is actually because you do not fully understand the habits of golden branches and jade leaves and do not maintain them on demand. You must know that golden branches and jade leaves have "6 fears". Only by avoiding them can you develop a good state and create an old bonsai. It will not only have high ornamental value, but also become more valuable the more you raise it.
1. Afraid of the soil being impermeable
Golden branch jade leaves are small shrubs of the Purslane family. It is very adaptable. In addition to being slightly less cold-resistant and in the northern region, it cannot be overwintered outdoors, it is generally easy to raise. The ground-planted golden branch jade leaves do not pick the soil, and they can survive in sandy or yellow mud land. However, the potted golden branch jade leaves should still use loose and breathable soil. This is mainly because their roots are all slender fibrous roots. If the soil is not breathable, it is very easy to form. The soil after the solidification cannot be watered or fertilizer cannot be applied, which is very easy to form water and fertilizer-deficient yellow leaves, which invisibly increases the difficulty of later maintenance.
Remember not to be greedy for cheapness or save trouble, just dig the pastoral soil to raise gold branches and jade leaves. It is recommended to use nutrient soil for flower cultivation. The coarse and fine planting materials are properly matched, so that the root system will grow very strong, the corresponding absorption capacity will be strong, and the growth will be more lush.
Experienced gardeners know that spraying soil on golden branches and jade leaves is diverse. Generally, it is prepared according to the size of the plant and the growth of the plant. Strong medium and large seedlings use more coarse planting materials, weak seedlings use more fine planting materials. You can use a portion of coarse sand and then add three parts of leaf rot soil, or you can use a portion of succulent special soil, and then add three parts of leaf rot soil. The most common preparation method is an organic fertilizer (do not use fast-acting fertilizer, which has fast fertilizer effect and does not last long, which can easily cause short-term growth in a short period of time, and lack of fertility in the later stage), 2 parts of leaf rot soil, 2 parts of garden soil, and 3 parts of river sand, mix evenly, of course you can also buy leaf rot sand-like soil directly.
It should be noted that no matter what kind of nutrient soil it is, it is best to add one-tenth of organic fertilizer as base fertilizer. The common organic fertilizer is cake fertilizer. For example, microbial agent made of raw materials such as bean cake, sesame cake , bone meal, etc. is a good organic fertilizer. It has gentle and long-lasting fertilizer effect, is not easy to cause fertilizer damage, and will not cause short growth.
2. Afraid that the flower pot is too large
The branches and leaves of the golden branch jade leaves have strong water storage capacity, and the root system is not very developed, and it is naturally drought-resistant, afraid of water accumulation, and is not resistant to water. Therefore, when we plant golden branch jade leaves, do not use too large flower pots. Large pots are not conducive to water control. After watering thoroughly, the soil will not dry for a long time, which can easily cause stuffy roots and black rot due to excessive water. Using a slightly smaller flower pot is more conducive to the dry and wet cycle of moisture and the growth of the root system.
So how do you choose a flower pot?
Generally, the diameter of the flower pot should be smaller than the crown of the plant, usually only a circle smaller, and the depth is as long as the root system can be expanded. The material is the best for loose and breathable mud tiles. A suitable flower pot can achieve twice the result with half the effort for later maintenance and reduce the difficulty of later maintenance.
3. Afraid of insufficient light
Golden branches and jade leaves are shrub markers of the Purslane family, also known as purslane trees. I believe everyone knows that the biggest feature of purslane is that it likes light, which is famous for not being sun-dead, so it is naturally light-loving, so it must give it sufficient light.
Enough light can not only promote its growth, but also accelerate the timberization of its branches and trunks, and speed up the process of its old pile transformation. Only then will its branches grow thicker and thicker, presenting the vigorous and powerful style of an ancient tree. If the light is insufficient, it will easily grow too long, with sparse leaves, and become thinner the leaves as they grow, which will affect the viewing.
Some people raise gold branches and jade leaves, with thin leaves and light color, and love to fall off because of insufficient light. Therefore, raising gold branches and jade leaves, especially indoors, is enough to avoid direct light from high temperatures. As long as it is not high temperature, water-deficient exposure to the sun, there will be no problem. If it is sunburned more, it will be of great benefit to its growth.
Of course, potted plants have limited root growth and their sun resistance are definitely not as good as those planted on the ground. Therefore, potted golden branches and jade leaves should not be exposed to strong light. Direct light from high temperatures in summer should be avoided. However, it is autumn now, and the temperature will get lower and lower. We can keep it in a place with sufficient sunshine and sunbath with confidence.
4. Afraid of watering too much
We have repeatedly said that the golden branches and jade leaves are drought-resistant and afraid of water accumulation. Do not water too frequently. If too much water, it will rot, rot, and grow indiscriminately, which is extremely unfavorable to its growth. Therefore, raising golden branches and jade leaves, controlling water in moderation, is more conducive to its growth.
Water the golden branches and jade leaves. We must determine the frequency of watering based on the permeability of the soil. Generally, water the soil once every 40% to 50%. Usually, water mist can be sprayed into its branches and leaves and the surrounding air more often, so that its branches and leaves can make its branches and leaves more green.
5. I am afraid that I will never apply fertilization
Many people grow flowers and never apply fertilization. In this way, the growth of flowers will not worsen 3-6 months before purchase. Because before selling, merchants will give them enough fertilizer in order to make it in the best condition, so there will be no big problem if they do not apply fertilization in a short time. However, if they do not apply fertilization for a long time, it will definitely not work. Although golden branches and jade leaves do not require much fertilizer, they are afraid that they will never apply fertilization.
It should be noted that although the golden branches and jade leaves are mainly based on the viewing of leaves, we should not think that just apply nitrogen fertilizer to it. Although sufficient nitrogen fertilizer can make its branches and leaves prosperous, if you want to make its roots strong and its branches thick, it will become an old bonsai as soon as possible, phosphorus, potassium and trace elements are also indispensable.
Therefore, it is best to use multi-element compound fertilizer for fertilizing golden branches and jade leaves. I personally often use slow-release fertilizer or organic fertilizer. Both of these fertilizers are mild and long-lasting. They can be used once for several months, and will not cause the golden branches and jade leaves to grow too long. They can make their branches thicker and look more charming. It is not recommended to use quick-acting fertilizer, as it will grow very "empty", which is not conducive to creating old pile bonsai.
6. I am afraid that I will always prune
. I want golden branches and leaves to be valuable. It is important to prune the shape of a tree and cannot be ignored.
Reasonable pruning can make its plant shape more elegant, the main and secondary are thicker, the main and secondary are clear, the sense of layering is strong, and it looks more high-end, and of course the value is higher.
Usually, lightly cut
3Golden branch jade leaves . Under the appropriate temperature, it can grow all seasons. Most of the golden branch jade leaves grown indoors can grow tender branches and leaves all year round. Some can enrich the plant shape, while others will make the plant shape appear messy and need to be cut off. In order to maintain the plant shape and improve the ornamental value, remember not to be soft-hearted and cut it off in time, so that the plant shape is more beautiful and atmospheric, and it can also reduce nutrient consumption, so that it can grow faster and the main trunk is thicker.
Re-cut before winter
Every year at the end of autumn and early winter, the growth of golden branches and jade leaves will become slow. At this time, we can do a heavy cut for golden branches and jade leaves, which can be reshape according to our preferences and plant growth. We can also cut off some dense and overlapping branches. As long as it does not affect its growth, it can be pruned reasonably, which can reduce nutrient consumption, lightly put it in battle, and it is easier to spend the winter, and the explosive power will be stronger in spring.
The above is shared today: "Golden branches and jade leaves have "6 fears", no wonder the leaves are rushing away, so that they can grow "big old stakes". I hope you like it, see you next time!
