1. illumination
Murraya murraya likes light and is more resistant to shade. During the growing season, it should receive direct light. Only when there is enough light can the branches flourish and the branches grow stronger. It should be noted that the lighting time in summer should not be too long. The weather is hot from June to July, and leaves are easily burned by high temperature. At this time, proper shading is needed.
2. Temperature
Murraya likes warmth. Only by providing a suitable temperature environment can the branches grow smoothly and grow thick. The suitable temperature for the growth of thyme is 25℃, and the temperature should be appropriately reduced at high temperature. In areas where the temperature is lower than 5℃ in winter, it should be placed in a warm indoor environment for winter.
3. Fertilizers
Fertilize thyme with enough fertilizer to thicken it. Organic liquid fertilizer can be applied every15 ~ 30 days in spring and summer. Appropriate application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer before and after flowering to supplement the nutrients consumed by flowering and promote plant growth. Base fertilizer can also be added when changing pots, but fertilization cannot be applied within 1 month after changing pots.
4. Moisture
The long and thick branches of Murraya murraya need moist air and soil, and the relative humidity of air should reach 60%. In spring, summer and autumn, plants need moist soil for growth, but it is not advisable to accumulate water. It is best to be in a semi-wet and semi-dry state, with wet bottom and slightly white soil surface.
5. Pruning
Trim to promote length and thickness. According to the needs of bonsai modeling, cut off the redundant branches and cut off the branches. In this way, smaller branches can be formed. When the twigs grow to a certain length and thickness, they can be cut again. Through repeated pruning, the lower trunk and branch trunk can be thickened, and the branches and leaves, yellow leaves and residual flowers of pests and diseases should be cut off appropriately.
6. Change pots
You can change pots for thyme in spring to promote the thickening of branches. Water often, if you don't loosen the soil, the soil will harden easily, which is not conducive to the growth of the root system of Murraya murraya. If you want the branches to grow strong, you need well-developed roots. In addition, changing flowerpots frequently can reduce the risk of pests and diseases, so you should change flowerpots every year. When changing pots, be careful not to hurt the roots of thyme.
These are the cultivation methods and maintenance points of thyme. Thyme should not be kept indoors, but in the shade. You must pay attention to preventing exposure in summer. Topdressing quick-acting fertilizer in growing season, topdressing slow-acting fertilizer in dormant period, and generally no fertilization in rainy season and autumn.