About Sakura Bonsai
When you hear the word "bonsai," you may think of it as difficult.
Here we will introduce how to grow cherry blossoms in a way that is easy to understand even for beginners.
The easiest cherry tree to grow
Asahiyama Cherry Blossoms
Asahiyamazakura
Asahiyama Cherry Blossoms
One of the cherry blossoms that has been loved by Japanese people for a long time
The flowers are double
The color is light pink
Easy to grow because it is shade-tolerant and cold-resistant.
基本の管理
Cherry trees love water. Check the dryness of the ground.
Please refer to the table below.
01
Watering
Cherry trees love water. Check the dryness of the ground.
Please refer to the table below.
Spring: once a day Summer: twice a day (three times if necessary)
Autumn: Once a day Winter: Once every 2-3 days
During the growing season from March to September, a lot of water is used.
Be careful not to run out of water.
02
Placement
日当たりがよく、風通しのよい場所を選びましょう。
花の観賞時に屋内へ取り込む際はエアコンの風が当たらないよう気をつけてください。
また、適切な場所で盆栽を管理することは
病気や害虫被害を抑えることに繋がります。
The mechanism of flowering
In summer, the buds that will bloom the following spring appear, in autumn the leaves fall off, and at the beginning of winter the buds go dormant. When exposed to the cold of midwinter, the buds wake up. After that , they grow in the warmth and bloom in spring.
In other words, cherry blossoms need to be exposed to cold for a certain period of time in the middle of winter in order to bloom.
03
fertilizer
We recommend the solid type.
It is placed on top of the potting soil and gradually dissolves when watered, making it easy to see at a glance how much is left and adjust accordingly.
The best times to fertilize are after flowering and in September.
After flowering, the energy used to make the flowers bloom is replenished.
In September, fertilize to improve flowering next year.
The amount and frequency of use of fertilizer varies depending on the type.
Please use after checking the dosage and usage instructions.
04
Pest and disease control
Protect your bonsai from diseases and pests
We recommend regular disinfection to keep the plant healthy and long-lasting.
Alternating between different drugs can increase effectiveness.
- Pests that are likely to occur on cherry blossoms -
Aphids
Occurrence period: March to October (most common in April to June and September to October)
Use a commercially available insecticide or fungicide such as "Benica X Fine Spray"
Spray regularly to prevent this.
The process until flowering
This is what it will look like until flowering in 2022.
Please use this as a reference.
Remove flowers that have finished blooming before they turn into fruit.
-When the new buds have grown sufficiently in June, cut them off, leaving 2-3 nodes from the base of the branches.