Cultivation method of Yingshanhong bonsai

Yingshanhong is one of the top ten famous flowers in China, also known as the beauty of flowers. Rhododendrons are usually planted on hillsides, but they can also be potted indoors. Yingshanhong is widely planted in China, and the survival rate on the hillside is very high, but it still takes some thought to breed indoors. Let's talk about the cultivation method of potted azalea.

1. Soil selection

Breeding azaleas requires fertile, loose and breathable soil, and the PH value of the soil is kept between 5 and 7, which is most conducive to the growth of azaleas. Nutrient soil can be made of sand, humus and plant ash in equal amounts.

2. Temperature lighting

Rhododendron is suitable for growing in the environment of 12-25 degrees Celsius. When the temperature is higher than 35 degrees Celsius in summer, measures should be taken to reduce the temperature so as not to affect its growth. Yingshanhong likes a semi-cloudy environment, and it is best to put it in a place where light is scattered. The sunshine is strong in summer, so it needs shading treatment at noon.

3. Water management

Rhododendron needs a certain amount of water to grow. During its growing period, it can be watered every 2 to 3 days. If the temperature is high in summer, you can also increase the humidity of plants by spraying water on the leaves.

4. Fertilization management

The growth of rhododendron needs certain nutrients. Because the root system of Ardisia rhododendron is slender, it is not suitable to use high-concentration fertilizer when fertilizing, and the fertilizer should be diluted with water, usually once every 10- 15 days.

5. Pruning management

The first pruning should be done after two months in the pot. The pruning degree should not be too heavy, mainly to avoid the top advantage and trim off a small amount of branches and leaves. Daily pruning should be carried out in May and June every year. Those dead branches and leaves, branches and leaves that have suffered from pests and diseases should be trimmed.

6. Pest control

Aphids, red spiders and other pests are easy to appear in the breeding process of rhododendrons, and an appropriate amount of stone sulfur mixture can be sprayed for control at ordinary times. If there are too many pests, you need to buy special pesticides from agricultural stores for spraying.

Through our introduction, I believe everyone has a deeper understanding of the cultivation methods of Yingshanhong bonsai.