The Bonsai Podocarpus is a straight, dense evergreen has dark green, leathery leaves. And 'one of the favorite varieties and more popular among bonsai enthusiasts and amateurs. The leaves of these plants is an exception, are stiff, symmetrical branches, which functions as a frame of the screen, hedge or trees arranged so that a pyramid-shaped oval.
The growth of this tree varies with the climate, the trunk and bark formation lasted for a few years. TheCompact branching habit and dark green foliage makes this tree very close to full sun. Podocarpus Bonsai grows slowly at home, but if planted in sunny areas of rapid growth.
Species of Podocarpus Bonsai
Some species of Podocarpus, which can be used as bonsai are Podocarpus alpinus, Podocarpus nivalis, Podocarpus macrophylla, Podocarpus macrophylla and Podocarpus nagi Maki.
The ways to take care of bonsai Podocarpus
If you are ready to leave for PodocarpusBonsai, then you need to know how to take care of this type of bonsai in order to maintain their growth and health remain. Regular lighting is as important as any other bonsai. Podocarpus prefer to protect from direct sunlight. However, if the extreme regions of intense sun exposure to these bonsai trees can suffer leaf burn, because the shadow of the plant during the hottest hours of the day are provided. You must remember that too little sunlight can lead to large and elongated needles.
Irrigation - E 'is an essential component for the growth of Podocarpus bonsai. This species prefers moist soil, but it is desirable to have adequate drainage. Fogging day is suitable for indoor plants. Gray needles are a sign of over watering.
Temperature - The bonsai species can withstand light frost and can be grown indoors in well lighted areas. This diversity attracts bonsai in winter temperatures are 61-68 F, taking about 55 F will give the best results.
Roots - FromPodocarpus roots easily grow, you can take cuttings of conifers in water until roots form and then transplant into the bonsai soil. Podocarpus bonsai are often damaged by root rot and mealy bugs on land and sooty mold.
Cutting - Podocarpus Young has a tendency to grow straight, it can still be avoided by cutting difficult, resulting in aggressive back budding. You can pinch back new growth and remove the needles of large size.
Fertilizers - Fish Emulsion andFertilizers are good for Podocarpus bonsai. You can also bonsai liquid fertilizer every two weeks and six weeks in summer and winter each have to apply. Podocarpus is a parable for the acid soils and requires well as additional iron and magnesium.
So if you want to grow bonsai Podocarpus is a good choice.
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