Prunus cerasifera with purple leaves, characterized by its unique purple color and graceful shape, is deeply loved by penjing enthusiasts. The creation of Prunus cerasifera penjing not only beautifies the home environment but also cultivates one's temperament and enhances the quality of life. This article will provide a detailed introduction to the process of creating Prunus cerasifera penjing, helping you to craft your own piece of home art.
Material Selection and Preparation1. Choose a suitable Prunus cerasifera seedling: Select a healthy Prunus cerasifera seedling free from diseases and pests, preferably 1-2 years old.
2. Prepare tools: Horticultural shears, saw, hoe, spade, spray bottle, and horticultural soil.
3. Prepare materials: Specialized Prunus cerasifera fertilizer, horticultural soil, root powder, etc.
Potting and Styling1. Potting: Choose a pot suitable for Prunus cerasifera growth, sized according to the seedling's roots. Place horticultural soil in the pot and add an appropriate amount of specialized Prunus cerasifera fertilizer.
2. Styling: Determine the shape of the Prunus cerasifera penjing based on personal preference and spatial conditions. Common shapes include straight-trunk, curved-trunk, and cliff-style.
3. Pruning: Trim the main trunk of the seedling to the desired length and, according to the shape requirements, remove excess branches, retaining the main and lateral branches to make the tree shape more graceful.
Watering and Fertilizing1. Watering: Prunus cerasifera prefers a moist environment. Keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging. Water evenly to prevent the force of water from damaging the roots.
2. Fertilizing: During the growing season, apply specialized Prunus cerasifera fertilizer once a month to promote tree growth. After fertilizing, water promptly to prevent fertilizer from burning the roots.
Pruning and Maintenance1. Pruning: The pruning of Prunus cerasifera penjing is divided into the growing season and dormant season. Growing season pruning mainly removes sick, weak, intersecting, and inward branches to maintain a beautiful tree shape; dormant season pruning involves adjusting the overall tree shape to promote growth.
2. Maintenance: Prunus cerasifera penjing requires plenty of sunlight and should be placed in a sunny location. It is important to prevent pest infestations and regularly spray pesticides.
The creation of Prunus cerasifera penjing is an art that requires patience and attention to detail. By following the above steps, you should have mastered the basic skills of creating Prunus cerasifera penjing. With careful maintenance, your Prunus cerasifera penjing will surely become a beautiful landscape in your home.
References:
Chinese Penjing Art Magazine, Issue 3, 2019, Discussion on the Techniques of Creating Prunus cerasifera Penjing.
Horticultural Science Magazine, Issue 2, 2020, Maintenance and Management of Prunus cerasifera Penjing.