How to maintain Wei Zi bonsai

Lagerstroemia indica is a common bonsai plant with bright flowers and beautiful tree shape, and it is one of the favorite plants of many bonsai lovers. The following are the conservation suggestions for Lagerstroemia indica bonsai:

Wei Zi bonsai

1. Soil: Wei Zi likes soft, fertile and well-drained soil. Rotten peat soil or a mixture of peat soil and sand can be used as farming soil.

Wei Zi bonsai

2. Watering: Wei Zi likes humid environment, but it can't be watered excessively. Generally speaking, water it once a day. When it is hot in summer, the number of watering can be increased appropriately, but water accumulation should be avoided.

Wei Zi bonsai

3. Lighting: Wei Zi likes bright light, but can't be exposed to the sun. When the weather is hot in summer, crape myrtle needs shade to avoid burning leaves.

Wei Zi bonsai

4. Fertilizer: Wei Zi likes nutrient-rich soil. Spring and autumn are the periods when Lagerstroemia indica grows vigorously, and compound fertilizer can be applied once a month. When the weather is hot in summer, the number of fertilization can be appropriately reduced.

Wei Zi bonsai

5. Pruning: Wei Zi needs regular pruning to keep the trees beautiful. Branches can be pruned to 1-2 buds in spring to promote the growth of new shoots.

Wei Zi bonsai

In a word, Lagerstroemia indica is a bonsai plant that is easy to maintain. As long as you pay attention to proper watering, fertilization, pruning and lighting, you can grow healthily and have beautiful trees.