Soil selection: Provide fertile, loose, slightly acidic soil with good drainage for the small-leaf elm bonsai. Water correctly: Water once a day during the growing period to keep the soil moist. Fertilization management: Apply decomposed fertilizer every half a month during the peak growth period. Note: Replace the potting soil once every two years.

How to cultivate small-leaf elm bonsai

1. Soil selection

Small-leaf elm bonsai is suitable for planting in fertile, loose, slightly acidic soil with good drainage. Before potting, you can put a layer of gravel on the bottom of the pot to improve air permeability and drainage. It should be noted that the soil should not be too alkaline, which may cause poor growth.

2. Water correctly

Small-leaf elm bonsai likes a humid environment and needs to be watered frequently during the growth period. Generally, it needs to be watered once a day. The weather is hot in summer, so it needs to be watered every morning and evening. Water once and regularly spray water on the leaves and surroundings to moisturize. In winter, when the weather is cold, the amount of watering should be reduced.

3. Fertilization management

During the peak growth season, small-leaf elm bonsai needs to be fertilized every half a month. The fertilizer needs to be decomposed before use. Pay attention to the rainy season and winter, and it can be stopped. Fertilizer, if you continue to apply fertilizer, the plant roots will not be able to absorb all the fertilizer, and fertilizer damage will easily occur.

4. Precautions

Small-leaf elm bonsai generally needs to be repotted every two years to avoid soil compaction, which is not conducive to growth, and leaf mold soil can be used as the culture soil. , mountain soil, humus soil, pond soil and manure are mixed and prepared according to the ratio of 2:2:2:2:2. After the repotting is completed, place the plants in a cool and ventilated place for maintenance.