Can you prune the bird s tongue boxwood bonsai?

Yes, but caution is necessary.

The shape is mainly shears, the wood of the bird's tongue boxwood is hard and brittle, the branch bark is thin and fragile, and the plasticity is not large, so first of all, we must pay attention to the selection of piles, and then according to the conditions of the tree, according to the situation, the shape must be mainly pruned. It can also be properly tied with ropes, and the large dislocation of the branches should be in place several times, that is, it can not be demanding, nor can it be rushed, otherwise it will be counterproductive. Do not use rusty wire to twist branches, one to prevent injury to the skin, and the other to prevent dead branches.

The main trunk of boxwood bonsai grows very slowly, very vigorous, but the young shoots grow faster, the density of the leaves will inevitably be elongated, and it will appear soft and scattered. That is, before the branches are not lignified, leave one pair, at most two pairs of young leaves, and the rest are plucked or cut off, under the appropriate water, fertilizer and other conditions, it will send out two young shoots in ten days and a half months. In this way, its branches appear short and thick, and the leaves can be multiplied by the number of 2, constantly increasing the ornamental value.

Then it is necessary to remove the buds in time. Bird's tongue boxwood begins to have flower buds before summer and autumn, and blooms in spring, and the nutrients required by flowers and fruits account for 70% 80% of the whole tree, which will inevitably affect its normal growth and beauty. Therefore, it is necessary to remove the bud from the beginning of seeing it.

Most of the root system is a fleshy fine root, and its water and nutrient absorption is mainly the absorption function of the root tip, and the length of the root arm is secondary. The roots are long and cannot be stretched in the pot. Bending and kneading is very harmful.

In addition, in order to absorb nutrients, the root tips will naturally extend forward and touch the new soil. If the root is long, not for a long time, the root tip will hit the wall, although the root tip will turn, but it will be laborious and time-consuming, affecting the growth. In particular, the walls and bottom of the pot will soon be full of roots, forming a soilless "root plate", and it will be necessary to change the pot.

This creates a vicious circle. If you change the pot with soil (you should not bring more soil), you should cut off the long roots that are exposed on the soil surface. The best season for repotting is early spring (you can sprout after rooting).

The second is the summer season of vigorous growth (after changing the pot, put it in the shade for seven or eight days, and it will return to prosperity).

When this kind of bonsai is repotted, the plants can be properly pruned, which can make the bonsai look more artistic and beautiful, and it will be more convenient when planting.

Bird's-tongue boxwood can be repotted all year round, but it is best to repot in March-April in the spring.

How to raise boxwood?

1. Soil: The bonsai of the breeding bird's tongue boxwood should be made with good drainage performance, high fertility and breathable soil, and the potting soil can be mixed with humus and chaff ash when preparation, and attention should be paid to disinfection first.

2. Light: It likes a semi-shady environment and is also sun-resistant. You can usually put it in a sunny place to bask in the sun, but be careful to avoid the scorching sun in summer. In winter, the light is mild and can be sunburned all day long.

3. Watering: Bird's tongue boxwood likes a humid environment and is also drought tolerant, but it is afraid of standing water. Therefore, you must pay attention to the amount of watering it, and it is better to do less than more. During the growing season, just let the soil be slightly moist and remember not to accumulate water.

4. Fertilization: Its growth rate is very slow, and there is no need to fertilize too much and too often during the management period. Generally, it is enough to apply it once in spring and autumn, and the fertilizer can be diluted with Bika water-soluble fertilizer.

Boxwood has very low requirements for cultivation soil, as long as it is not too clayey soil, but it is better to use loose sandy soil, which is very beneficial for its growth.

It likes to be moist, but it can't have standing water for a long time, and it should be watered in moderation. When it's still small, just keep it moist. It is best to choose the morning and evening watering in the middle of summer, and avoid watering at noon on a hot day.

Boxwood needs nutrients to maintain during the growth period, so it is necessary to apply fertilizer 2-3 times during this period, and the fertilizer can use the decomposed cake fertilizer water, the amount of fertilizer can not be too large, and you can apply a base fertilizer in winter.

The first step in the pruning of the boxwood is topping, removing the top branches and leaves, controlling the height of the plant and promoting the germination of side branches. During the growth period, it is also necessary to cut off stunted, long-growing, diseased branches and leaves, and comb the branches and leaves that have grown too densely. When pruning, disinfection should be done, and maintenance management after pruning should be strengthened.

First, topping treatment

When the plant grows to about 20cm height, you can remove the branches and leaves at the top to control the growth height of the plant, promote the germination of side branches, avoid the phenomenon of overgrowth, and make the plant grow more full and healthy.

2. Prune branches and leaves

In the growth period of boxwood, the plant grows relatively rapidly, and the branches and leaves that are poorly grown, grow too long, and wilt and diseased branches need to be properly pruned to reduce nutrient loss, and at the same time thin the branches, increase the light transmittance of the plant, and promote the healthy growth of the plant.

3. Precautions

When pruning the boxwood, it is necessary to disinfect the use of knives before pruning, disinfect the wound of the plant after pruning, and ensure that the wound is not stained with water to avoid infection with germs. Control the light, temperature, and moisture of the environment, so that the plants can quickly resume growth.

If you want to maintain a boxwood bonsai, if you want to maintain it outdoors, you need to put it in a well-lit location. During the maintenance period, it is necessary to water in moderation, and in summer, it is also necessary to do a good job of shading and raining the boxwood bonsai. If you keep the bird's-tongue boxwood bonsai indoors, you need to open the windows frequently for ventilation, and prune it regularly.

Bird's-tongue boxwood is a shrub plant, also known as spoon-leaf boxwood. The ornamental value of boxwood is high, and if you want to maintain boxwood, you need to give it a suitable growth environment. Boxwood prefers warm, moist and well-ventilated climates, so it needs to be kept in a well-ventilated location at the right temperature during the maintenance period.

If you want to maintain the boxwood, you need to give it enough light. During the growth period, the bird's tongue boxwood bonsai can be moved to an outdoor location with sufficient sunlight for maintenance, giving it sufficient light, which is conducive to the growth of branches and leaves. In summer, the sun is too strong, and it is necessary to do a good job of shading the bird's tongue boxwood bonsai.

If you want to maintain the bird's tongue boxwood bonsai, you also need to water the bird's tongue boxwood bonsai in an appropriate amount. Bird's-tongue boxwood is drought tolerant and should be watered appropriately during the growing period to keep the soil moist. During the maintenance period, it should be noted that the bird's tongue boxwood is not resistant to waterlogging, and the bird's tongue boxwood bonsai needs to be kept outdoors, and it is necessary to do a good job of rainproofing.

If you keep the boxwood bonsai indoors, you need to open the windows frequently to keep the indoor air circulating. During the growth period, the bird's tongue boxwood bonsai can be placed on the indoor balcony with good light, which is conducive to the growth of the bird's tongue boxwood bonsai. Regular pruning of the boxwood is good for the growth of the branches and enhances the ornamental properties.

If you want to prune the boxwood to make it more beautiful, you need to pluck it first. During the growth period, the excess leaves need to be plucked to promote the growth of new shoots. Before flowering, it is necessary to remove the flower buds and prune the branches of the boxwood, which can save nutrients for the boxwood and is conducive to the growth of stems, branches and leaves.

Bird's-tongue boxwood is an ornamental plant, with a vigorous and upright appearance, green leaves, and strong ornamentality. During the growth period, when the main branch is not lignified, it can be topped. Remove the excess leaves on the main branch of the boxwood, which can keep 2 or 3 leaves, and more leaf buds can grow in the later stage, which can enhance the ornamentality.

If you want to prune the boxwood more beautifully, you also need to prune it before flowering. Bird's-tongue boxwood is a foliage plant, and the flowers do not play a big role and need to be removed in time. After the flowering buds of the bird's tongue boxwood, the flower buds should be removed, which can save nutrients for the bird's tongue boxwood, which can make the nutrients more concentrated, which is conducive to the growth of the bird's tongue boxwood.

During the growth period, if the plant is growing well, it needs to be pruned. During the maintenance period, it is necessary to cut off the long branches and dense branches at the top of the boxwood, which can enhance the air permeability and light transmission of the branches, and reduce the chance of disease of the boxwood. During pruning, it is also necessary to cut off the dead, old and weak branches of the boxwood.

After pruning the boxwood, be careful not to touch the water. After pruning, you can apply an appropriate amount of plant ash to the wound area of the boxwood to avoid bacterial infection of the wound. After applying the boxwood, you can put the boxwood in a cool and ventilated position indoors, and water it in an appropriate amount, which is conducive to the growth of the boxwood.