With the continuous pursuit of people for the quality of life, the art of penjing (bonsai) has gradually become a new favorite for home decoration. Longmei penjing, with its unique shaping and rich cultural connotation, is highly favored by horticulture enthusiasts. Let's explain in detail the process of making Longmei penjing to help you create your own private gardening art.
Choose the right LongmeiThe first step in making Longmei penjing is to choose the right Longmei. It is best to select a Longmei with a vigorous growth, medium thickness branches, and dense foliage. When purchasing, the following points should be noted:
1. Vigor: Choose Longmei with vigorous growth, as such trees have strong vitality and are easy to cultivate.
2. Branches: Branches should be of medium thickness, which is convenient for shaping and pruning.
3. Leaves: Leaves should be fresh green without diseases and pests.
Prepare making toolsThe following tools are needed to make Longmei penjing:
1. Penjing pot: Choose a penjing pot of moderate size and beautiful shape, usually a purple sand pot is preferred.
2. Fertilizer: Choose the right fertilizer according to the growth needs of Longmei.
3. Pruning tools: Such as scissors, horticultural shears, etc.
4. Soil: Use soil with good breathability and strong drainage.
Making steps1. Planting: Plant Longmei in the penjing pot, making sure the roots are spread out and not twisted.
2. Watering: After planting, water thoroughly to make the soil fully moist.
3. Pruning: According to the growth condition and shaping needs of Longmei, appropriate pruning should be carried out. Pruning should follow the principle of "remove the weak, keep the strong, remove the dense, keep the sparse" to make the tree shaping beautiful.
4. Horticultural management: Regularly fertilize, water, and prune to maintain the growth state of Longmei.
Shaping skills1. High and low undulations: During the shaping process, pay attention to the high and low undulations of the branches to make the tree shaping full of layering.
2. Left and right symmetry: During the shaping process, pay attention to the left and right symmetry of the branches to make the tree shaping more beautiful.
3. Sense of perspective: During the shaping process, pay attention to the perspective of the tree to make it more vivid.
Precautions1. Avoid direct sunlight: Longmei prefers a semi-shaded environment, avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn.
2. Pay attention to watering: Keep the soil moist, avoid drought or waterlogging.
3. Regular pruning: Regular pruning to maintain the beauty of the tree shaping.
By following the above steps, you can create a beautiful Longmei penjing. In the process of making, practice more, constantly summarize experience, and believe you will create more personalized penjing works. Let's step into the world of penjing art and feel the charm of nature!