The golden branches and jade leaves should be "abused", pay attention to 3 "ruthless", and quickly grow into a thick old pile bonsai!
Just hearing its name, it will give people a very delicate feeling, and it is a relatively simple and extremely ornamental flower. It belongs to a type of succulent plant and is distinguished by its thick and juicy leaves, soft touch, and smooth texture.
With the passage of time, the branches of golden branches and jade leaves change from purple red to red copper, and finally form a thick feeling similar to old wood, which is the "old pile" effect pursued by bonsai lovers.
There are three common bonsai shapes, the cliff shape simulates the tenacious growth of the cliff face, the canopy shape imitates the grandeur of ancient trees, and the fancy shape pays more attention to the beauty and layout of branches and leaves. These shapes not only have a decorative and beautifying effect on the environment, but also show the power of life and add more vitality to the environment.
Bask in the sun
This plant has a strong demand for light, which not only promotes photosynthesis, but also accelerates the lignification of the shoots, allowing them to take shape quickly. In spring and summer, you should let the golden branches and jade leaves receive as much sunlight as possible, but avoid being exposed to strong light, such as in August and September every year, the sun is usually more scorching, pay attention to shading to help growth. In autumn and winter, due to the weak sunlight, you can increase the sunning time appropriately in order to increase the surrounding temperature, so as not to damage the delicate branches and leaves by the cold wind.
Trim hard
Pruning is essential for the growth of golden branches, not only to remove diseased, dense and long branches, but also to promote the beauty and healthy growth of the plant. Pruning should follow the "moderation principle", according to the growth of the plant and the expected shape to determine the degree and time of pruning, usually there is no fixed season limit, if the temperature belongs to 15 to 25 degrees, you can prune at any time, but after pruning should pay attention to watering, do not spray on the wound, and do not directly put it in the strong light exposure, to avoid excessive water loss, resulting in damage to the branches.
Control the water fiercely
Controlling the amount of watering is also very important, as it is drought tolerant, and too much water can lead to root rot. Therefore, whether it is in the hot summer or the cold winter, the soil should be kept slightly dry, and the frequency and amount of watering should be adjusted appropriately to maintain the health of the plants. Water control also slows down the growth of shoots, reduces the frequency of pruning, and keeps the plant looking good.
In conclusion, the maintenance of golden branches and jade leaves is also a test of vitality and patience. Through the three key steps of "basking in the sun", "pruning hard" and "controlling the water hard", we can not only cultivate a stout old pile bonsai, but also experience the joy of harmonious coexistence with nature in the careful care day after day.