How to grow and care for Arborvitae

Arborvitae is a green tree and is very suitable for planting in the courtyard. How to grow and care for Arborvitae? Let's look together.

Matrix care for growing Arborvitae

Arborvitae leaves do not have high requirements on soil and can grow well in any soil. However, when we grow and care for Arborvitae, it is better to grow in soil that is rich, breathable and well drained. Plant in a one-for-two mix of leaved soil and small stones.

Temperature care for growing Arborvitae

15℃-25℃ is the best temperature for the growth of Arborvitae leaves. The autumn climate is cool, and the leaves of Arborvitae grow rapidly. When we grow and care for Arborvitae, the maximum temperature in summer can not exceed 38℃. The temperature is too high and it is easy to enter the dormant period. In winter, when the temperature is below zero, it is easy to freeze to death.

Water care for growing Arborvitae

When we grow and care for Arborvitae, to promote the root growth of Arborvitae leaves, water it properly while it is in the seedling stage. After entering the growing period, its water needs to increase, the number of watering and water should be increased, and the soil should be moist. After the summer, the weather is hot and dry, the amount of water should be increased appropriately.

Nutrient care for growing Arborvitae

Before planting, Arborvitae leaves need to be treated with base fertilizer, which is mainly organic fertilizer, such as animal dung and bean dregs. When we grow and care for arborvitae in the growth of vigorous ammonium sulfate, about three times a year or so, an acre of land can apply about five kilograms.

Light care for growing Arborvitae

Arborvitae like light, but there is a certain tolerance of negative energy, in spring and autumn two seasons in the sun, good ventilation and moist place maintenance. Hot summer shading nets can be appropriate shading. When we grow and care for Arborvitae, potted plants should be moved into low greenhouse rooms at the beginning of winter.

Winter care for growing Arborvitae

Arborvitae bonsai winter growth speed is very slow, seriously, will also stop growing, so the absorption capacity will drop. Less water is better. When we grow and care for Arborvitae, Arborvitae bonsai soil is very dry in the water, and water. In high temperature at noon time, according to determine when to soil water, but don't give Arborvitae bonsai fertilization in winter.

When we grow and care for Arborvitae, we should also properly prune Arborvitae bonsai. When pruning, cut off all the dead branches and leaves, so that the trunk of Arborvitae bonsai can enjoy more nutrients, and the roots will grow more robust.