Selection and purchase of sweet-scented osmanthus saplings Planting and maintenance of sweet-scented osmanthus saplings pruning and modeling creative design of sweet-scented osmanthus saplings, as one of the famous traditional flowers in China, is deeply loved by people for its unique aroma and graceful attitude. After careful maintenance and creative design, sweet-scented osmanthus saplings can become bonsai with great ornamental value. This article will introduce you in detail the relevant skills and creative design of bonsai with sweet-scented osmanthus saplings. Help you create your own osmanthus bonsai. Selection and purchase of osmanthus saplings Choosing the right osmanthus saplings is the first step in making a bonsai. High-quality osmanthus saplings should have the following characteristics: upright tree shape, lush branches and leaves, and developed root systems. When purchasing, it is recommended to choose a well-known flower market or professional gardening shop to ensure the quality of the saplings. Planting and maintenance of sweet-scented osmanthus saplings 1. Soil selection: The soil of sweet-scented osmanthus bonsai should have good breathability and drainage. You can choose to mix peat soil, leaf soil and coarse sand in a certain proportion.
2. Implantation into the pot: When implanting osmanthus saplings into the pot, pay attention to keeping the roots intact and avoiding breaking or twisting.
3. Watering: Osmanthus saplings need to keep the soil moist at the early stage of planting, but it should not be too wet. As the saplings grow, the amount of watering can be gradually increased.
4. Fertilization: During the growth of osmanthus saplings, compound fertilizers are applied at regular intervals to provide sufficient nutrients.
5. Light: Osmanthus saplings need enough sunlight, but avoid direct sunlight to avoid burning the leaves. Pruning and modeling of osmanthus saplings 1. pruning: pruning of osmanthus saplings is a key link in shaping bonsai. According to the requirements of tree shape and bonsai design, pruning should be carried out in a timely manner to remove sick and weak branches, crossed branches and excessively dense branches.
2. Shaping: Through pruning and binding, various shapes can be created, such as cliff style, oblique dry style, round head style, etc. Creative design of osmanthus saplings 1. Matching of osmanthus saplings with other plants: In bonsai design, osmanthus saplings can be matched with other plants such as bamboo, pine, plum blossoms, etc. to form a unique visual effect.
2. Combination of osmanthus saplings and decorations: Adding some decorations to the bonsai, such as stones, pavilions, small bridges, etc., can make the bonsai more artistic.
Making bonsai with osmanthus saplings is a challenging artistic activity, but as long as we master certain skills and creativity, we can create a bonsai with ornamental value. In this process, we must pay attention to the selection, planting, maintenance, pruning and modeling of saplings, while exerting creativity to create unique bonsai works.
Reference: "China Bonsai Art" magazine, No. 3, 2019, author: Li Ming.
"Making and Maintaining Osmanthus Bonsai", author: Zhang Wei, publishing unit: China Forestry Press, 2018.
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