Bonsai art, taking stock of the types of plants suitable for making bonsai and their maintenance skills.

Pine, bamboo, plum, ginkgo, maple, podocarpus macrophyllus

Bonsai, as one of the traditional arts of our country, is deeply loved by people for its unique artistic charm. Making bonsai not only beautifies the home environment but also cultivates one's temperament. What plants are suitable for making bonsai? This article will list the types of plants suitable for making bonsai and their maintenance skills.

Pine

Pine is one of the classic plants for making bonsai. Its tough and ancient tree posture symbolizes the spirit of the Chinese nation. Pines are adaptable, cold and drought resistant, and suitable for indoor and outdoor placement. During maintenance, attention should be paid to keeping the soil moist and trimming branches and leaves appropriately to maintain their beautiful shape.

Bamboo

Bamboo has the character of elegance and purity, making it an excellent choice for making bonsai. Bamboo grows fast, has a beautiful shape, and is easy to maintain. During the creation process, you can choose different varieties of bamboo according to personal preferences, such as Moso bamboo, purple bamboo, etc. When maintaining, keep the soil moist and fertilize in a timely manner to promote the growth of bamboo.

Plum

Plum tree is a traditional bonsai plant in our country, known as one of the "Three Companions in Cold Winter." Plum trees are cold and drought resistant, have a long blooming period, and have high ornamental value. When making plum tree bonsai, you can choose varieties of plum blossoms, such as red plum, white plum, etc. During maintenance, attention should be paid to trimming branches to maintain a beautiful tree shape.

Ginkgo

Ginkgo trees have unique shapes and leaf forms, making them excellent choices for making bonsai. They are cold and drought resistant, grow at a moderate pace, and are easy to maintain. When making ginkgo bonsai, you can choose varieties of ginkgo, such as white fruit ginkgo, yellow fruit ginkgo, etc. During maintenance, keep the soil moist and fertilize in a timely manner to promote the growth of ginkgo.

Maple

Maple is a traditional bonsai plant in our country, featuring rich changes in color and high ornamental value. Maples are cold and drought resistant, grow at a moderate pace, and are easy to maintain. When making maple bonsai, you can choose varieties of maple, such as red maple, yellow maple, etc. During maintenance, attention should be paid to trimming branches to maintain a beautiful tree shape.

The plants listed are all suitable for making bonsai, each with their unique artistic charm. When making bonsai, you can choose suitable plants according to personal preferences and pay attention to maintenance skills to make the bonsai more beautiful. Making bonsai is also a process of cultivating one's character. I hope that enthusiasts can enjoy the fun that bonsai brings.

References:

1. "Chinese Bonsai Art," Author: Zhang Yongsheng, Publisher: China Forestry Publishing House, Publication Year: 2018.

2. "Bonsai Making and Maintenance," Author: Wang Zhigang, Publisher: China Agricultural Publishing House, Publication Year: 2017.