Bonsai, as one of China's traditional arts, attracts numerous enthusiasts with its unique charm. For beginners, creating and maintaining a bonsai is not an easy task. Let's review the taboos for beginners in playing with bonsai to help everyone avoid common mistakes and make the bonsai more beautiful.
Beginners, when exposed to bonsai, are often influenced by market trends and blindly follow them. The creation and maintenance of bonsai need to be considered comprehensively based on the plant's growth habits, soil, water, and other factors. Taboo blindly following trends; instead, choose the appropriate type of bonsai based on personal preferences and actual conditions.
Every plant has its unique growth habits. Beginners should understand the needs of the plants they are raising, such as light, water, temperature, etc. Ignoring plant habits can lead to poor plant growth or even death. Avoid ignoring plant habits and take good care of them.
Pruning is an important step in creating bonsai, but over-pruning can lead to poor plant growth or even death. Beginners should follow the principle of "better safe than sorry" when pruning, trimming moderately, and retaining enough branches and roots to ensure normal plant growth.
Watering is a key part of bonsai maintenance. Beginners often water improperly, tabooing too much or too little watering. One should master the principle of "watering when the soil is dry and wet," watering appropriately based on the soil and plant growth conditions.
Pest and disease control is a common issue in bonsai maintenance. Beginners should master basic knowledge of pest and disease control, regularly inspect plants, and deal with pests and diseases in a timely manner. Avoid ignoring pest and disease control to prevent affecting the beauty of the bonsai and the plant's growth.
The placement of the bonsai has a significant impact on plant growth and aesthetics. Beginners, when placing bonsai, should avoid placing them in direct sunlight or damp and dark areas. Instead, choose a location with good ventilation and suitable lighting for better plant growth.
Frequent moving of the bonsai can damage the plant's roots, affecting its growth. Beginners should avoid frequent moving of the bonsai to maintain stability.
Bonsai creation and maintenance is an art. Beginners may encounter various issues when starting. Understanding and avoiding the above taboos can help beginners better master the skills of creating and maintaining bonsai, making the bonsai more beautiful. Beginners can also learn more related knowledge and skills to continuously improve their bonsai creation level.