With the continuous improvement of living standards, people's aesthetic requirements for the home environment are also increasing. Against this background, the art of penjing (bonsai) has emerged and become a new favorite for home decoration. As one of China's traditional famous flowers, begonia has graceful shapes and bright colors, making it very suitable for creating penjing. This article will introduce you to the process of making a begonia penjing, helping you to create a unique piece of home art.
Choose the right variety of begoniaBegonias come in many varieties, including Western Fu Begonia, Drooping Begonia, and Sticky Stem Begonia. When making penjing, you should choose a variety that has a vigorous growth, tough branches, and bright flower colors. Western Fu Begonia is popular for its rich colors and long blooming period, making it an ideal choice for penjing.
Prepare tools and materials1. Penjing pot: Choose a pot that is moderately sized and aesthetically pleasing, preferably made of purple sand or ceramic, which helps maintain soil breathability and drainage.
2. Decomposed leaf soil, river sand, coarse sand: Mix in a ratio of 1:1:1 to create soil suitable for begonia growth.
3. Scissors, horticultural shears, horticultural knife: Used for pruning branches and adjusting shapes.
4. Twine, bamboo skewers: Used to secure branches.
5. Watering can, spray bottle: Used for watering and spraying the leaves.
Production steps1. Select seedlings: Choose strong, disease-free begonia seedlings.
2. Planting: Place the seedling in the penjing pot, fill with the mixed soil, gently compact it to ensure the roots are closely in contact with the soil.
3. Pruning: Based on personal preference and the requirements of the penjing shape, prune the begonia seedling, retain the main branches, and remove sick, weak, crossing, and inward branches to make the tree shape more beautiful.
4. Securing: Use twine to secure the pruned branches to bamboo skewers, adjust the position of the branches to match the expected overall shape.
5. Watering: Water thoroughly after planting to keep the soil moist.
6. Fertilizing: Apply a compound fertilizer once a month during the growing season to promote begonia growth.
7. Shaping: Adjust the position of the branches as needed based on growth to make the penjing shape more beautiful.
Care points1. Light: Begonias enjoy sunlight and should be placed in a sunny location.
2. Watering: Keep the soil moist and avoid waterlogging.
3. Fertilizing: Apply a compound fertilizer once a month during the growing season, and apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before and after flowering.
4. Pest and disease control: Regularly inspect and prevent pests and diseases in a timely manner.
Begonia penjing making is an art that requires patience and attention to detail. By following the above steps, I believe you will be able to create a beautiful begonia penjing at home. This will not only add a touch of color to your home environment but also provide you with a sense of tranquility and comfort amidst a busy life.