Bonsai, as a traditional art form in China, is deeply loved by gardening enthusiasts. During the maintenance process of bonsai, transplantation is an important step. Many bonsai enthusiasts encounter a question after transplantation: Can a recently transplanted bonsai be coiled? This article will focus on this issue and provide a detailed analysis of the care techniques for bonsai after transplantation.
What is coiling?Coiling refers to the artificial bending and twisting of the branches of a bonsai to achieve an aesthetically pleasing shape. Coiling is one of the important techniques for shaping bonsai, but not all bonsai are suitable for coiling.
Can a recently transplanted bonsai be coiled?It is not recommended to coil a recently transplanted bonsai immediately. This is because the plant's roots suffer some degree of damage during the transplantation process, and coiling at this time may exacerbate the root damage, affecting the plant's growth.
1. Root Recovery Period: After transplantation, bonsai need time for their roots to recover. During this period, the plant's growth rate is relatively slow, and coiling at this time may affect the plant's normal growth.
2. Plant Physiological Response: After transplantation, plants enter a short-term physiological stress period. Coiling at this time may intensify the plant's physiological response, leading to poor growth.
Tips for caring for bonsai after transplantation1. Appropriate watering: After transplantation, bonsai need to maintain soil moisture but should not overwater to avoid root hypoxia. Generally, watering once a day is sufficient.
2. Shading: Recently transplanted bonsai need to avoid direct strong sunlight to prevent leaf burn. Bonsai can be placed in a semi-shaded area and gradually increase sunlight after the roots have recovered.
3. Fertilizing: It is not advisable to fertilize a recently transplanted bonsai immediately to avoid root damage. After the roots have recovered, a small amount of compound fertilizer can be applied to promote plant growth.
4. Coiling timing: After 1-2 months of root recovery, recently transplanted bonsai can begin coiling. As the plant's growth rate gradually accelerates, the coiling effect is better.
Authoritative data and commentsAccording to the "Bonsai Transplanting and Maintenance Techniques Guide" released by the "Chinese Society for Horticulture," it is advisable to avoid coiling during the root recovery period after transplantation. Coiling after the roots have recovered can improve the success rate of coiling.
It is not recommended to coil a recently transplanted bonsai immediately to avoid affecting plant growth. During the maintenance process after transplantation, attention should be paid to root recovery, and coiling should be done after the roots have recovered. We hope that this article can provide useful references for bonsai enthusiasts.