Content
- Keep the pine in the bucket
- Why is a pine in the bucket worthwhile?
- Suitable pine species for the Kübelhaltung
- care instructions
- site selection
- substratum
- to water
- Fertilize
- To cut
- repotting
Small pine species can also be cultivated in the bucket
Keep the pine in the bucket
Are you also fascinated by the meter-high pines, which provide shade with their green crown and give off the typical scent of a coniferous forest? How annoying when your own garden does not provide enough space to hold a pine tree or you even only have a balcony. Therefore, you do not have to reject your love of pine. The tips on this page make it easy to cultivate the conifer in the bucket thanks to its low growth height.
Why is a pine in the bucket worthwhile?
If a jaw is used in the bucket, they are usually cultivated in Japanese bonsai form. This sometimes creates even more impressive appearances and growth forms than in the wild. You should consider keeping a jaw in the bucket, though
Suitable pine species for the Kübelhaltung
Actually, all types of pine can be used in the bucket. So that you do not constantly have to make a pruning in order to keep growth low, especially the dwarf pine is recommended, which grows by nature only a few meters high. Here you can choose from the following varieties:
care instructions
site selection
Pines are very robust, adaptable conifers. A place in the shade does not hurt the growth, but prefers a sunny location. Your jaw will thus convert more light into sugar and thrive even better.
substratum
The same applies to the substrate as to the location. The pine copes with all conditions, but loves porous soil. Mix your own earth
or use special bonsai from specialist retailers.
to water
The pot should never form waterlogging. Nevertheless, it is important to keep the earth permanently moist.
Fertilize
Fertilizing is not mandatory, but it does promote growth. Suitable for this is liquid fertilizer, which you mix from April to September under the substrate.
To cut
The pruning is to maintain a low growth and should happen in early summer. Shorten all too long and cross-awake branches and remove the candles.
repotting
Every two years, you should repot your jaws. A simultaneous rooting is recommended.