Choose suitable banyan varieties, prune and shape, fertilize and watering, light and ventilation, pest control, banyan bonsai is deeply loved by gardening enthusiasts because of its unique shape and strong vitality. To keep banyan bonsai in a vibrant state, increasing buds is the key link. This article will introduce you in detail the techniques of how to increase buds and help your bonsai rejuvenate. Before selecting a suitable banyan variety to increase buds, we must first select a banyan variety suitable for increasing buds. Banyan trees such as Phnom Penh, Ficus, Ficus pennis and Ficus pennis are easier to increase buds. These varieties of banyan trees grow fast and have more bud spots., which is conducive to increasing buds. Pruning and shaping pruning are important links in increasing buds of banyan bonsai. During the pruning process, the following points should be paid attention to: 1. pruning timing: Choose to prune in spring or autumn, when the temperature is suitable, which is conducive to the growth of buds.
2. Cutting method: Use sharp scissors or gardening scissors to cut 1-2 cm above the bud point to avoid damaging the bud point.
3. Shape design: According to personal preferences and bonsai style, appropriate shape design should be carried out on the banyan tree to make the bud points evenly distributed, which is conducive to increasing buds. Fertilization and watering Fertilization and watering are key factors in increasing buds in banyan bonsai.
1. Fertilization: During the bud increasing period, appropriate amount of nitrogen fertilizer should be applied to promote the growth of bud sites, and attention should be paid to the application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to enhance the disease resistance of banyan trees.
2. Watering: Keep the soil moist, but avoid standing water. Watering time should be carried out in the morning or evening to avoid direct sunlight. Light and ventilation Light and ventilation also have a certain impact on the number of buds in banyan bonsai.
1. Lighting: Place the banyan bonsai in a place with sufficient scattered light to avoid direct sunlight. Appropriate lighting is conducive to the growth of buds.
2. Ventilation: Maintaining a good ventilated environment is conducive to the growth of banyan trees and the development of bud points. Pest and pest control are important factors affecting the bud growth of banyan bonsai. During the bud growth period, the following points should be paid attention to: 1. Regular inspection: Regularly inspect banyan bonsai and treat pests and diseases discovered in a timely manner.
2. Prevention and control methods: Adopt biological control, physical control and other methods to avoid the use of chemical pesticides.
The key to how to increase buds in banyan bonsai lies in selecting the right variety, pruning shape, fertilization and watering, light and ventilation, and pest control. As long as you master these skills, your banyan bonsai can rejuvenate and become a beautiful scenery at home.
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