Small-leafed hammock is distributed in many areas of China, such as Jiangsu, Anhui, Guangxi and Shaanxi, etc., and also in Japan and North Korea, the propagation of small-leafed hammock is usually propagated by cuttings or sowing, but the survival rate of cuttings is very low. Small-leafed hammer elm is suitable for growth in the plains and hills and other areas, like light, drought tolerance is strong, in the acidic and alkaline soil can grow very well, the soil should ensure that the loose breathable. Next we will learn from the light, soil, water and fertilizer management and other aspects of the small-leaved hammer elm bonsai breeding methods.

1. Light

Small-leafed hammer elm in the process of growth, the need for adequate light, bonsai in indoor culture, to be placed in the sun. But in the sun is too strong in the high temperature environment, pay attention to the shade treatment, to avoid small-leaved hammer elm leaves are burned.

2. Soil

Little-leafed hammer elm has low soil requirements, and can grow in acidic, alkaline or neutral soil. But the soil requires good drainage and permeability, and loose and fertile. Loose and fertile soil is conducive to the absorption of nutrients, better growth, but also can effectively avoid the pot due to stagnant water caused by the occurrence of root rot.

3. Water and fertilizer

Little Leaf Hammer Elm like a more humid environment, in the breeding should be watered diligently. Summer water evaporation fast, watering time interval is shorter, watering once a day; winter water evaporation slow, two days of watering can be. April-October each year is the growth period of the small-leafed elm, the need for adequate nutrients, every half a month should be fertilized, the selection of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium elements of the composite organic fertilizers are more conducive to the growth of the small-leafed elm, but pay attention to the small-leafed elm roots away from the fertilizer to avoid fertilizer burns the roots.

4. Propagation techniques

Little Leaf Hammer Elm is generally propagated by cuttings. Choose 1-2 years old branches to cut, apply indole butyric acid to the wound, which can promote the rooting of branches. Put in a ventilated place to dry, insert the branch into the substrate, the substrate can choose the sandy soil with good drainage and air permeability. Water the cuttings and place the plants in a sunny place, and they will root in about a month.

5. Diseases and pests

Little-leafed hammer elm breeding will appear root rot, will lead to the leaves withered and fall off, branch death. You need to prune the rotted root system, and then disinfect the root system with medicated water. Insects can be sprayed with dichlorvos for spraying.