- Watering
- Daily or more in extreme heat; monitor container dryness.
- Fertilization
- Continue light feeding; avoid nitrogen-heavy fertilizers.
- Repotting
- Do not repot in this phase.
- Pruning
- Minor tip trimming only.
- Wiring
- Remove wires if biting in; bark can scar easily now.
- Bud Shoot Management
- Stop active shoot management.
- Pests Disease
- Red spider mites and fungal blight common—treat promptly.
- Summer Protection
- Maintain shade during peak heat hours.
- Wound Management
- Do not cut unless essential.
- Deadwood Carving
- Avoid—wood dries too fast and tools can slip.
- Propagation
- Monitor cuttings; root development begins.
- Development
- Maintain health; no major interventions.
- Display
- Not recommended.