In recent years, the hobby of leaf bonsai has become a strong green wave, attracting many nature lovers, especially office workers.
The miraculous attraction of leaf bonsai does not only come from the unique and luxurious beauty of each leaf blade or sophisticated veins, but also from the relaxing energy they bring to the living and working space.
To keep the leaves always maintaining that perfect beauty, grasping a few basic growth principles of the tree is indispensable.
1. Light is the factor that determines the gloss and color of the leaves.
Leaves prefer diffuse light (indirect light). Therefore, you should avoid placing the plant under direct sunlight at noon because it will burn the leaves and lose its gloss.
You can study a corner of the balcony with a mesh with gentle light. This is a good space for photosynthesis, helping the leaves to be thick and maintain a rich color.
Ideally, a leaf garden should be arranged based on the model of a rainforest. Most beautiful leaf trees are located on the lower layers of rainforests. Reasonable arrangement helps plants rely on each other, maximizing the scattered light from above without wasting space.
2. substrate and irrigation regime
The root system of foliar plants is very sensitive to waterlogging. You need to use a loose, well-draining substrate (coordinating shredded pine bark, coconut fiber, perlite stone and clean soil).
The golden principle in watering is to wait for the soil surface to dry completely before watering thoroughly. In addition, because plants prefer high air humidity, you can regularly spray light dew around the pot area or wipe the leaf surface with a damp cloth so that the leaves are always dusty, shiny and photosynthetic.
3. Nutrition and pest prevention
For the leaves to grow large, plump and shiny, it is necessary to supplement nutrition periodically once a month with organic fertilizer or specialized foliar fertilizer.
The secret is to regularly check the underside of the leaves, wipe away stains to prevent fungal diseases or harmful insects.
Wishing you to nurture a truly green and vibrant leaf garden.
