With the pursuit of life quality, the art of bonsai has gradually entered thousands of households. Ligustrum sinense bonsai, with its unique ornamental value and easy maintenance characteristics, has become the first choice for many bonsai enthusiasts. This article will introduce you to the production process of Ligustrum sinense bonsai, allowing you to easily create a vibrant piece of art for your home.
Materials for making Ligustrum sinense bonsai1. Ligustrum sinense: Choose a plant with healthy growth, moderate thickness of branches, and a beautiful shape.
2. Pot: Choose a suitable pot based on the size and shape of the Ligustrum sinense, usually using purple sand pots, glazed pots, etc.
3. Decomposed leaf soil, coarse sand, garden soil: Mix in proportion as the growing medium.
4. Knife and shears: Tools such as scissors, saws, and gardening shears are needed during the production process.
Steps for making Ligustrum sinense bonsai1. Material selection: Select a plant with healthy growth, moderate thickness of branches, and a beautiful shape as the material.
2. Shaping: According to the shape and size of the selected pot, prune and shape the Ligustrum sinense, remove excess branches, retain the main and lateral branches, and make the tree shape more beautiful.
3. Staking: Insert the pruned Ligustrum sinense into the growing medium, adjust the tree shape to match the pot shape.
4. Fixing: Use gardening shears to remove excess branches and use horticultural wire to fix the main and lateral branches to maintain the tree shape.
5. Watering: Water thoroughly to allow the growing medium to absorb water fully.
6. Covering: Cover the surface of the bonsai with a thin layer of decomposed leaf soil to keep the soil moist.
7. Maintenance: Place the Ligustrum sinense bonsai in a well-ventilated, sunlit area, water and fertilize regularly to keep the plant healthy.
Techniques for making Ligustrum sinense bonsai1. Shaping: According to personal preferences and pot shape, it can be made into various shapes such as straight trunk, curved trunk, and slanting trunk.
2. Pruning: Pruning should maintain the beauty of the tree shape and avoid being too messy.
3. Watering: Watering should be moderate, avoiding waterlogging or drought.
4. Fertilizing: During the vigorous growth period, apply a compound fertilizer once a month to promote plant growth.
5. Pest and disease control: Regularly inspect the plant and deal with pests and diseases in a timely manner.
Although the process of making Ligustrum sinense bonsai is simple, it requires patience and carefulness. Through careful creation, you can turn Ligustrum sinense bonsai into a vibrant piece of art for your home. By following the above steps and techniques, I believe you will be able to produce a satisfying work.