Choose the right camellia varieties to prepare tools and materials. Camellia bonsai production steps As people's pursuit of quality of life continues to improve, home green plants are becoming more and more popular. Camellia has become many bonsai lovers with its unique beauty and elegance. It is good for you to learn about the production process of camellia bonsai, so that your home can instantly glow with green scenery. Select the right Camellia variety Before making camellia bonsai, we must first select the right Camellia variety. Currently, common Camellia varieties on the market include: single-petal tea, double-petal tea, Taige tea, etc. Single-petal tea is popular because of its bright color and long flowering period. When selecting camellia, you should pay attention to the following points: 1. Choose plants that grow vigorously and have no pests and diseases; 2. Observe the tree shape of the plant and choose plants with beautiful tree shape and evenly distributed branches; 3. Pay attention to the adaptability of camellia and choose varieties suitable for local climate conditions. Preparing tools and materials The tools and materials needed to make camellia bonsai include: 1. Bonsai pots: Choose ceramic pots or purple sand pots with good air permeability and good drainage; 2. Cultivation substrates such as legus soil, coarse sand, and perlite; 3. Scissors, gardening scissors, gardening knives and other tools; 4. Auxiliary materials such as plant growth regulators and pesticides. Steps for making camellia bonsai 1. Plant pruning: Cut off dead branches, sick branches, over-dense branches, etc. of camellia plants to keep the tree shape beautiful. When pruning, pay attention to retaining the main branches and lateral branches to facilitate the growth of the plant.
2. Planting: Put the camellia plants into a bonsai pot and fill in appropriate amount of cultivation substrates such as legus soil, coarse sand, and perlite. When planting, pay attention to the root and neck height of the plants to ensure that there is no tilt during the growth of the plants.
3. Fixing: Use a gardening knife to dig a small pit on the edge of the bonsai pot and fix the root and neck of the plant in the pit. When fixing, pay attention to maintaining the tree shape of the plant.
4. Watering: Immediately after planting is completed, water the camellia plants thoroughly. When watering, be careful to avoid water directly washing the plants.
5. Fertilization: During the growth of camellia, compound fertilizers are applied every 15 days to promote plant growth.
6. Management and maintenance: Camellia flowers prefer semi-cloudy environments, so they should be placed in places with sufficient scattered light. When high temperatures in summer, pay attention to shading camellia flowers to avoid direct sunlight, and keep the soil moist to prevent drought in the plants.
Although making camellia bonsai may seem simple, it actually requires patience and care. Through the above steps, I believe you will be able to make a beautiful and elegant camellia bonsai. During the maintenance process, pay more attention to the growth status of the plants and adjust the maintenance measures in a timely manner. Let your camellia bonsai thrive and add a touch of greenery to your home.
According to the "2019 China Flower Industry Development Report" released by "China Flower Association", the market scale of my country's flower industry has expanded year by year, and consumers 'demand for flowers continues to grow. As a traditional and famous flower in my country, camellia has high ornamental value and market potential. Learning to make camellia bonsai can not only satisfy personal hobbies, but also contribute to the development of my country's flower industry.