With the improvement of living quality, more and more people are beginning to pay attention to the decoration and beautification of the home environment. As an indoor decoration with both ornamental and artistic value, Longmei bonsai is gaining more and more popularity. This article will introduce you to the production method of Longmei bonsai in detail, helping you to easily create a new favorite home art piece.
Choose the right Longmei materialsThe first step in making Longmei bonsai is to choose the right materials. It is best to use Longmei trees with good growth, moderate branch thickness, and beautiful shapes. According to authoritative industry reports, high-quality Longmei bonsai branches should have the following characteristics: smooth bark, tough branches, and green leaves.
Prepare making toolsThe tools needed to make Longmei bonsai include: scissors, garden shears, garden saw, garden铲, garden brush, garden line, garden soil, pots, water, etc., which can all be easily purchased in garden markets or online.
Production steps1. Choose a pot: Choose a pot suitable for Longmei growth, generally ceramic pots or purple sand pots are recommended. The size of the pot should be determined based on the size and shape of the Longmei tree.
2. Prepare garden soil: Use garden soil with good breathability and drainage, such as peat soil, pearl rock, etc. Mix the garden soil with sandy soil in a certain proportion to increase soil breathability and drainage.
3. Planting: Place the processed Longmei tree in the pot, fill the surrounding area with garden soil, and ensure that the roots are fully in contact with the soil.
4. Pruning: According to the natural shape of the Longmei tree, prune appropriately. Remove diseased, weak, intersecting, and inward branches to make the tree shape more beautiful. When pruning, pay attention to maintaining the layered appearance of the tree crown.
5. Garden maintenance: Keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging. Apply a compound fertilizer once a month to promote the growth of the Longmei tree. Pay attention to the prevention and control of diseases and pests.
Precautions for making Longmei bonsai1. Avoid direct sunlight: Longmei bonsai should not be exposed to strong sunlight for a long time to avoid leaf sunburn.
2. Control watering: Watering should be moderate to avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering frequency in winter.
3. Pay attention to pruning: When pruning, follow the principles of "thinning, cutting, and retaining" to make the tree shape more beautiful.
Although making Longmei bonsai may seem complicated, as long as you master the above techniques, you can easily create your own home art piece. Through careful maintenance, Longmei bonsai will become a beautiful landscape in your home.
References:
《China Gardening》Magazine, Issue 3, 2019, "Longmei Bonsai Making and Maintenance"
《Gardening Technology》Magazine, Issue 4, 2020, "Indoor Bonsai Making and Maintenance"