Every time it’s the Chinese New Year, I don’t know which variety of plants to place at home. Choose plants that can be opened all seasons and should also feed and grow well.
There is a bonsai plant that is particularly beautiful and evergreen all seasons. Its plant shape is tightly adjacent to each other, and its branches and leaves are very lush. Generally, it is necessary to change after twisting and form various shapes.
This plant is called Pyracantha . It has many names, namely military rations, Torch fruit , red seeds, etc. This belongs to a variety of of the Rosaceae family. Pyracantha is an evergreen shrub. Its flowers are white and the flowering period is usually between April and May.
The ripe fruit is spherical, and its fruit color is initially orange-red, and slowly turns into dark red. By late September, the color of the fruit turns red, and the color still exists until the Spring Festival.
That is to say, this plant can see flowers in spring and appreciate the fruits in winter. As a bonsai plant, this pyracantha bonsai is the most suitable for growing in homes. When planting pyracantha, there are some key elements to master so that your pyracantha can be more amazing.
. The moisture and fertilization should be appropriate
The root system of pyracantha is very developed, its growth rate is relatively fast, it likes fertilizer and moisture, so it should be watered and fertilized properly after planting. Observe its pot soil condition more often. If the soil is not dry, there is no need to water it. As long as the pot soil is kept moist, it can grow better and more flowers and fruits.
2. Soil selection
Soil selection is also very important. It is best to select slightly acidic, loose, breathable and fertile soil in . Generally, repotting is done in late autumn or early spring, and each time it is changed to pot for 1 to 2 years. means changing the pot after stopping the growth of new shoots, or before the new shoots start to grow.
. Pyracantha likes sunlight
This kind of plant prefers light. After ventilation in a good environment, it is more conducive to growth. Place pyracantha bonsai at home and place it in a sunny and well-ventilated position.
4. Temperature and trimming
Pyracantha bonsai is not resistant to cold. In the winter in the north, the weather is relatively cold. You should move this bonsai into the house. , however, the indoor temperature cannot be too high, otherwise it will sprout in winter. If you spend the winter outdoors, avoid dry wind. can check the soil condition of the pot. If the dryness and wetness are just right, the temperature at minus 10 degrees Celsius will not be damaged.
From late spring and early summer to autumn, the long branches should be cut off to maintain the shape of the bonsai and prune them. is a peak growth period in autumn. At this time, you should beat the tips and remove the top to avoid nutrients being consumed.
5. Selection of fertilizer
After winter passes, Pyracantha must immediately pick the fruit and replenish the fertilizer. will otherwise affect the next flowering and fruiting. You should choose phosphorus potassium fertilizer for fertilizers. In autumn, you must not use nitrogen fertilizer . So, do you like this bonsai plant? It is better to plant 1 to 2 pots at home than to plant . It is good to use it as an -year-old flower during the holidays.
