Indoor Bonsai Cultivation Guide, Creating an Artistic Green Home Space
Choose the right bonsai plants, prepare breeding tools, breeding environment, watering and fertilizing, pruning and shaping.With the acceleration of the pace of modern life, more and more people are beginning to pay attention to the greening and artification of the home environment. As an indoor decoration that combines ornamental and practical functions, bonsai can not only beautify the space but also purify the air. How to breed bonsai indoors? This article will provide you with a detailed indoor bonsai breeding guide.Choose the right bonsai plantsBefore breeding bonsai indoors, it is first necessary to choose plants that are suitable for the indoor environment. Here are some bonsai plants that are suitable for indoor breeding:1. Violet: Violets have high ornamental value and are suitable for placement in living rooms, bedrooms, and other spaces.2.吊兰:吊兰 are tenacious and have a significant air purification effect, making them suitable for placement in kitchens, bathrooms, and other spaces.3. Bamboo: Bamboo symbolizes resilience and is suitable for placement in studies, living rooms, and other spaces.4. Plum Blossom: Plum blossoms symbolize perseverance and are suitable for placement in living rooms, balconies, and other spaces.Prepare breeding toolsThe following tools are needed to breed bonsai:1. Bonsai pot: Choose a ceramic pot or purple sand pot with good breathability.2. Plant nutrient soil: Choose nutrient soil suitable for the growth of bonsai plants.3. Watering can: Used for watering.4. Plant pruning tools: Used for pruning branches and leaves, and adjusting shapes.Breeding environment1. Light: Indoor bonsai requires ample scattered light and should avoid direct sunlight. In winter, you can place the bonsai near a window.2. Temperature: The suitable temperature for indoor bonsai is between 15-25°C, avoiding too low or too high temperatures to prevent affecting plant growth.3. Humidity: The suitable humidity for indoor bonsai is between 60%-70%. You can increase humidity by spraying water or placing water trays.Watering and fertilizing1. Watering: Indoor bonsai watering should follow the principle of "watering when dry and damp when wet," avoiding waterlogging. During the peak growing period, you can appropriately increase the frequency of watering.2. Fertilizing: Fertilizing indoor bonsai should be moderate, generally applying a compound fertilizer once a month. During the plant's peak growing period, you can appropriately increase the frequency of fertilizing.Pruning and shaping1. Pruning: Regularly prune branches and leaves to keep the bonsai tidy and beautiful. When pruning, it is necessary to retain the growing points according to the plant's growth characteristics.2. Shaping: Based on personal preferences, you can shape the bonsai. Common shapes include straight trunk style, slanted trunk style, and cliff style.Breeding bonsai indoors can not only beautify the home environment but also cultivate one's temperament. By following the above methods, you can create a vibrant green space in your home. During the breeding process, pay attention to observing the plant's growth condition and adjust the breeding methods in a timely manner. I believe you will be able to raise a beautiful bonsai.References:Chinese Flower Bonsai Magazine: "Indoor Bonsai Breeding Skills," Issue 5, 2019.Home Gardening Magazine: "Indoor Bonsai Maintenance Guide," Issue 4, 2018.