Why is Pearl Boxwood difficult to grow and how to cultivate the best
Pearl boxwood is a very auspicious feng shui plant, and its ornamental value is also very high, but Many people say that pearl boxwood is difficult to feed, because it has strict environmental requirements.If it cannot be cultivated scientifically, it will lead to the death of pearl boxwood.
Introduction of Pearl Box
Pearl Box is a small evergreen shrub of the genus Buxus in the family Buxus.It is no more than five feet tall, and it is not thick enough to hold.Because of the strong wind and cold in the mountains, it is not easy to grow after thousands of years.The trunk is gray-brown with dense branches; the leaves are small, purple-red, yellow-green, opposite, thick leathery, shiny, Oval, shaped like a piece of fish scale; monoecious, flowering in April, and the capsule matures in August.Likes warm and humid nature, avoids hot and dry, avoids stagnant water, cold-resistant, shade-tolerant; likes slightly acidic soil, avoids saline-alkali, and tolerates barrenness; growth is extremely slow.It is mostly distributed in the mountains of 600-1700m above sea level in Jiangxi, Fujian, Zhejiang and Anhui.
The feng shui meaning of pearl boxwood
If the boxwood tree is planted at home, it can bring good luck and wealth.If it is planted in pots, it can be placed on the balcony to absorb sufficient light., In this way, the feng shui effect of boxwood will be better.Boxwood likes a humid growth environment, so it needs to be watered in the early morning and evening in summer.The small boxwood can also be placed on the dining table.The green color gives people a feeling of vitality, which can not only relieve eye fatigue, but also increase people’s appetite.In addition, it can also be placed in the living room with light.The location of breeding can eliminate evil spirits and bless the safety and health of the family.
Cultivation method of pearl boxwood
1.Prevent exposure to the sun
Daily maintenance of pearl boxwood, try to put pearl boxwood in a cool and ventilated place to prevent exposure to the sun, It can reduce evaporation and reduce the burden on the root system.In addition, it is necessary to properly spray water and increase the air humidity, which can create a living environment for pearl boxwood and promote growth.
2.Daily watering
Pearl box poplar potted maintenance should pay attention to watering, general indoor maintenance, watering does not need to be too frequent, if watering too often, it is easy to produce pot accumulation Water will cause the roots to lack oxygen and rot.The watering should be changed according to the seasons, the weather is cold and warm, and the water permeability of the soil determines the number of waterings.Water should be moderated in summer and a small amount in winter.
3.Scientific fertilization
If the pearl box is planted in a pot, the soil in the pot is limited, but the pearl box grows slowly, and fertilization does not need too much or too frequently.It is best to fertilize in autumn.Nitrogen is the main fertilizer for fertilization.Generally, plants with a 20cm diameter can be used for 20 soybeans, or bean cakes can be soaked and fully decomposed, and then added to the pot with water.When applying liquid fertilizer, be careful not to be too concentrated to avoid root damage.Newly repotted plants should not be rushed to fertilize.
4.Timely pruning
Pearl boxwood has strong branching ability, and new buds germinate quickly.If it is allowed to grow, it will easily affect the shape of the tree and reduce the ornamental value, so it should be pruned in time , Keep the tree posture of the plant, and the appropriate proportion, pay attention to the pruning time after the dormant period in autumn, except for the newly sprouted twigs, pruning in the midsummer growth period may cause the branches to shrink slightly.
5.Pruning and sparse buds
For the branches that grow too fast, in order to inhibit the growth and make the side branches develop flat, the young shoots should be plucked.For older plants, annual From August to September, when pearl-shaped flower buds are born on the branches or the ends of the branches, remove the parts of the branches and stems, and keep the flowers at the ends of the branches.This avoids consuming too many nutrients and keeps the plants thriving.
6.Pay attention to repotting
Pearl box poplar has a well-developed root system.If it is not turned over for several years and the old roots are trimmed, it will be difficult for water to penetrate and discharge, and the fertilizer is difficult to absorb, which will affect the growth of the plant..When turning over, you can use the original pot, or you can change to a slightly larger pot, depending on the size of the tree.Generally, the miniature bonsai is turned once every 1-2 years, the medium bonsai is once every 2-3 years, and the large bonsai is once every 4 years.
7.Pest control
Pearl boxwood may appear in spring and summer, and there are few other pests.The symptoms of damage are yellowing of local leaves, which should be caught and removed in time after discovery, or sprayed with common pesticides such as trichlorfon and eliminated.Pearl box poplar disease occurs, such as black spots on leaves, twig blight and other symptoms, it may be branch blight or leaf spot disease, can use carbendazim, dsenmengxin and other broad-spectrum fungicide solutions to spray continuously at intervals of 5-7 days for 3 -4 times.
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