Cotinus coggygria, I believe many people know that it belongs to the red leaf tree species and has high ornamental value. Every late autumn, with the decrease of chlorophyll, the leaves of cotinus coggygria will turn from green to red, and the color is very bright and pleasing to the eye. Nowadays, Cotinus coggygria bonsai is loved by more and more flower lovers, and the question of how to maintain it is often raised. Let's take a look!

Talking about the Making of Tree-shape

Cotinus coggygria growing on sunny and semi-shady slopes can resist sunlight, drought and cold, but it is more afraid of wet soil. Every year in early spring, when Cotinus coggygria begins to sprout, you can go to Shan Ye and choose the old Cotinus coggygria pile as a bonsai. After many cuts and animal bites, the old pile is naturally shaped and slightly trimmed, which can be used as a bonsai for viewing.

About planting and using flowerpots

Cotinus coggygria is usually planted before germination, and the newly dug old piles should be cultivated in loose and fertile sand. Huangguoshu has strong adaptability and low requirements for soil. Humic soil should be mixed with appropriate amount of sand and mixed evenly. The choice of flowerpot can be based on the shape of the tree. Generally, straight flowerpots can be square or round, while oblique or arc flowerpots can also be oval or rectangular.

About protection and management

1. Select the venue. Hi-light, should be placed in a sunny and ventilated place, generally can be placed outdoors. However, when the temperature is low in hot summer or winter, it is generally necessary to move indoors.

2. Hydrate and moisturize. Cotinus coggygria is not resistant to moisture, so be careful when watering. Don't accumulate too much water in the basin soil, as long as the soil is wet. In addition, it is also important to ensure that the air around the bonsai is moist.

3. Pay attention to fertilization. Cotinus coggygria likes nutrition, so it is not suitable to apply large fertilizer in potted plants, otherwise it will accelerate its growth and affect the ornamental effect.

4. plastic trimming. Cotinus coggygria has a strong growth ability, so it should be pruned every spring to ensure that its branches and leaves are not too dense, and at the same time, the branches should be pruned appropriately to ensure the overall beauty of the potted plant.

5. Control pests and diseases. In view of the common diseases and pests such as damping-off and aphids on Cotinus coggygria, we must find them early and prevent them in time.