Table of Contents:
Material Selection and Preparation Stump Treatment Making the Bonsai Pot Planting the Stump Maintenance and ManagementWith the improvement of living standards, more and more people are paying attention to the decoration of their home environment. Stump bonsai, as a unique indoor decorative art, is loved by many for its simple and elegant style. Let's now explain in detail how to make a stump bonsai to make your home greenery more unique.
Material Selection and Preparation
1. Choosing the right stump: To make a stump bonsai, the first step is to choose a suitable stump. The stump should be made of hard wood with beautiful texture and a unique shape. Common materials for stumps include ginkgo, plum, and pine trees.
2. Preparing tools: The following tools are needed to make a stump bonsai: saw, file, scissors, pruning shears, gardening wire, gardening mud, gardening soil, etc.
Stump Treatment
1. Cleaning the stump: Clean the weeds, rotten leaves, etc., from the stump to expose the wooden part of the stump.
2. Pruning: Prune the stump appropriately according to its natural shape, removing diseased, weak, and crossing branches to keep the stump neat and beautiful.
3. Sanding: Use a file to sand the edges, knots, and other parts of the stump to make it smoother.
Making the Bonsai Pot
1. Choosing the right bonsai pot: Choose a suitable bonsai pot according to the size and shape of the stump. The pot should have a certain depth and be breathable.
2. Watering: Place a layer of permeable stones at the bottom of the pot to increase breathability, then add an appropriate amount of gardening soil.
Planting the Stump
1. Planting the stump: Plant the treated stump into the bonsai pot, paying attention to the tilt angle and stability of the stump.
2. Securing the stump: Use gardening wire to secure the stump to the edge of the pot to prevent it from tipping over.
Maintenance and Management
1. Watering: Watering the stump bonsai should follow the principle of "don't water until it's dry, and water thoroughly when you do." During high summer temperatures, the frequency of watering should be appropriately increased.
2. Fertilizing: During the growing season, apply a compound fertilizer once a month to promote the growth of the stump.
3. Light: The stump bonsai should be placed in a sunny location to ensure its normal growth.
4. Cleaning: Regularly clean the stump and the bonsai pot to keep the environment tidy.
Making a stump bonsai is an art that requires patience and care. By following the steps above, you can surely create a beautiful stump bonsai. Having a stump bonsai in your home not only beautifies your living space but also cultivates your mind and improves your quality of life.
References:
"Chinese Bonsai Art", edited by the Chinese Bonsai Art Association.
"Bonsai Making and Maintenance", by Wang Yongqiang.