Bonsai enthusiasts use crafting methods to create small green landscapes at home, an easy guide for beginners.

Preparation before making Bonsai, Bonsai homemade methods, Precautions for making Bonsai

With the acceleration of the pace of life, more and more people are beginning to pay attention to the beautification of the home environment. Bonsai, as a home decoration with extremely high ornamental and artistic value, is gaining more and more popularity. This article will introduce you to the homemade methods of Bonsai in detail, allowing you to easily get started and create a small green scene at home.

Preparation before making Bonsai

1. Choose the right Bonsai materials: Making Bonsai requires selecting suitable plants, containers, soil, and tools. Plants can be chosen from various types such as ornamental leaves, flowers, and fruits. Containers can be made of materials such as ceramics, purple sand, plastic, etc., depending on personal preferences. The soil should have good breathability and drainage. Tools include scissors, gardening shears, gardening shovels, etc.

2. Understand the basic principles of making Bonsai: Bonsai making should follow the principle of 'three parts plant, seven parts skill', focusing on the harmonious integration of plants, containers, and the environment.

Bonsai homemade methods

1. Plant selection: Choose suitable plants according to personal preferences, paying attention to the growth habits and morphological characteristics of the plants, such as traditional Bonsai plants like pine, bamboo, plum, and orchid.

2. Pruning: Trim the plants appropriately, removing diseased and weak branches, dense branches, etc., to maintain a good shape of the plants.

3. Container selection: Choose a suitable container based on the size and growth habits of the plant. The size of the container should be slightly larger than the plant's root system to allow for root growth.

4. Soil preparation: Select soil with good breathability and drainage, such as peat soil, perlite, etc., mix the soil evenly, and add an appropriate amount of fertilizer.

5. Planting in the container: Place the plant roots in the container, adjust the plant's position, and make the plant coordinate with the container and the environment.

6. Watering: After planting the plant in the container, water thoroughly to make the soil fully moist.

7. Maintenance management: Regularly water, fertilize, and prune to keep the plant healthy.

Precautions for making Bonsai

1. Pay attention to lighting: Provide sufficient lighting for Bonsai plants according to their growth habits.

2. Control watering: Avoid excessive or insufficient watering, and keep the soil moist.

3. Reasonable fertilization: Apply fertilizer appropriately according to the plant's growth stage.

4. Regular pruning: Maintain the plant's beautiful shape and promote plant growth.

5. Prevent diseases and pests: Pay attention to the observation of the plant and deal with diseases and pests in a timely manner.

The homemade Bonsai method is not complicated. As long as you master the basic skills, you can easily get started. Placing a pot of Bonsai at home can not only beautify the home environment but also cultivate your temperament. Let's get our hands dirty and create a small green scene at home!

This article refers to the relevant content of the "Chinese Bonsai Art" magazine, aiming to provide practical production methods for the majority of Bonsai enthusiasts. It also quotes data on the Bonsai market from the "2020 China Flower Market Report" to show the popularity of Bonsai in home decoration. I hope this article is helpful to you.