Creating a green home: A comprehensive guide to making Forsythia Bonsai

Choose the appropriate Forsythia品种 to prepare tools and materials, plant Forsythia seedlings, prune and shape, water and fertilize, and prevent and control pests and diseases. With the acceleration of the pace of life, more and more people are beginning to pursue a green and harmonious home environment. Forsythia bonsai, as a beautiful and practical home decoration, has received widespread popularity in recent years. This article will introduce you to the process of making Forsythia bonsai, allowing you to easily create your own mini green scene.Choose the appropriate Forsythia speciesBefore making Forsythia bonsai, it is first necessary to choose the appropriate Forsythia species. The common Forsythia species on the market include Jinzhong Forsythia and Lüye Forsythia. Jinzhong Forsythia has bright and beautiful flowers, while Lüye Forsythia has lush green leaves. Choosing the appropriate species according to personal preferences and the home environment is the first step in making Forsythia bonsai.Prepare tools and materialsThe following tools and materials are needed to make Forsythia bonsai:1. Bonsai pot: Choose a pot suitable for Forsythia growth, generally purple sand pot, ceramic pot is appropriate.2. Mixed soil of decayed leaf, river sand, pearl rock, and so on. The soil should be permeable to facilitate Forsythia growth.3. Scissors, horticultural shears, horticultural saw and other tools: used for pruning and shaping.4. Forsythia seedlings: Choose healthy, disease-free seedlings.Planting Forsythia seedlings1. Pour the mixed soil into the bonsai pot, about 2/3 of the pot height.2. Put the Forsythia seedlings in the pot and adjust the roots to make them comfortable.3. Fill the soil around the roots, compact the soil gently, and ensure that the roots are closely integrated with the soil.Pruning and shaping1. Prune the branches: In the process of Forsythia growth, it is necessary to prune the branches in time to keep the tree shape beautiful.2. Prune the leaves: Prune the weak, yellow leaves to promote the growth of new leaves.3. Shape: According to personal preferences, it can be made into cliff type, straight type, curve type, etc.Watering and fertilization1. Watering: Keep the soil moist but not water-logged, and the high temperature in summer can be increased as appropriate.2. Fertilization: Apply a compound fertilizer once a month to promote Forsythia growth.Pest and disease control1. Observe the growth of Forsythia and identify pests and diseases in time.2. Use pesticides for prevention and control, and pay attention to the dosage and usage method of pesticides.Making Forsythia bonsai is an interesting and fulfilling activity. By following the above steps, you can create a beautiful Forsythia bonsai according to your preferences and home environment. In the process of making, pay attention to the growth of Forsythia, and adjust conservation measures in time. I believe you can raise a beautiful Forsythia bonsai.References:《Chinese Bonsai Art》Magazine, Issue 2, 2019, on the discussion of bonsai production technology.《Bonsai Technology》Book, Author: Zhang Zhigang, introduces various bonsai production methods.