Bonsai banyan trees, as green art pieces in home decoration, not only beautify the environment but also cultivate sentiment. How to cultivate an ordinary banyan tree into a unique-shaped bonsai? This article will introduce in detail the steps and techniques for styling a bonsai banyan tree, helping you create your own home art piece.
Choosing the right banyan seedlings1. Choose the tree shape according to personal preference: When purchasing banyan seedlings, first choose the tree shape according to your preference, such as straight-trunked, curved-trunked, or cliff-shaped.
2. Pay attention to the growth state of the seedlings: When choosing seedlings, observe their growth state to ensure the seedlings are healthy and free of diseases and pests.
Prepare tools and materials1. Bonsai pot: Choose a suitable bonsai pot according to the tree shape and size.
2. Decomposed leaf soil, peat soil, coarse sand, etc.: Used for the preparation of the cultivation soil.
3. Cutting tools: Such as garden shears, saws, etc.
4. Garden sprayer: Used for watering.
Bonsai banyan styling steps1. Prepare cultivation soil: Mix decomposed leaf soil, peat soil, and coarse sand in proportion and stir evenly.
2. Plant banyan seedlings: Place the prepared cultivation soil in the bonsai pot and plant the banyan seedling in the pot, taking care to keep the roots spread out.
3. Shaping pruning: During the growth of the banyan tree, perform shaping pruning according to personal preference and tree shape characteristics. Specific operations are as follows:
a. Straight-trunked: Keep the trunk straight, prune lateral branches to make the tree shape simple and elegant.
b. Curved-trunked: Prune the trunk to make it curved, forming a beautiful curve.
c. Cliff-shaped: Prune the trunk and lateral branches to form a cliff shape.
4. Styling pruning: During the growth of the banyan tree, perform styling pruning according to the tree shape characteristics. Specific operations are as follows:
a. Remove excess branches: Remove dense and long branches to make the tree shape more beautiful.
b. Thin out branches and leaves: Thin out branches and leaves to make the tree shape more compact.
c. Prune the trunk: According to the tree shape characteristics, prune the trunk to make it more graceful.
5. Watering and fertilizing: Keep the soil moist and fertilize appropriately to promote banyan growth.
Precautions1. Pruning timing: Pruning should be done during the vigorous growth period of the banyan tree, avoiding pruning during the slow growth period.
2. Pruning intensity: The intensity of pruning should be moderate, avoiding excessive pruning that weakens the tree.
3. Prevent diseases and pests: Regularly inspect the banyan tree and deal with diseases and pests in a timely manner.
By following the above steps, you can cultivate an ordinary banyan tree into a uniquely shaped bonsai according to personal preference and tree shape characteristics. During the cultivation process, pay attention to the growth state of the banyan tree, prune, water, and fertilize in a timely manner, and believe you will be able to create your own home art piece.