Steps for making yew bonsai Maintenance skills for yew bonsai With the improvement of the quality of life, more and more families have begun to pay attention to the display of indoor green plants. Due to its unique tree shape and rich cultural connotation, yew has become a new favorite of many bonsai lovers. This article will introduce in detail the making methods, maintenance and modeling skills to help you create your own exquisite yew bonsai. Steps for making yew bonsai 1. Selecting yew seedlings The first step in making yew bonsai is to select suitable seedlings. It is recommended to choose seedlings that grow well and have a correct tree shape, so that it is easier to shape. When purchasing, you should pay attention to observing whether the seedlings have developed root systems and avoid selecting seedlings with damaged root systems.
2. To prepare pots and pots for yew bonsai, ceramic or purple sand pots with good air permeability and good drainage should be selected. In terms of soil, culture soil made from a mixture of legus soil, peat soil and coarse sand can be selected.
3. Transplant the yew seedlings. Remove the seedlings from the original pot, gently shake off the excess soil at the roots, then use scissors to cut off part of the excessively long root system, place the seedlings into the pot, and adjust the position to make the root system evenly distribute, fill the soil and compress it to ensure close contact between the soil and the root system.
4. After watering and root-fixing, immediately pour water through to help yew seedlings root fixing. During the watering process, pay attention to avoid water directly impacting the root system.
5. Shape pruning The shape pruning of the yew bonsai is a key link. According to personal preferences and tree characteristics, use pruning, branch pulling, binding and other methods to create a unique tree shape. When pruning, the following points should be paid attention to when pruning: (1) pruning time: Spring and autumn are the best periods for pruning. At this time, the yew grows vigorously and is easy to recover after pruning.
(2) Pruning method: Cut off dead branches, sick branches, overdense branches and inward branches, and keep healthy, outward-growing branches.
(3) Trim tools: Use sharp scissors or branch shears to avoid damaging the bark. Maintenance skills for yew bonsai 1. Light yew prefers semi-shaded environments, so direct sunlight should be avoided. When placed indoors, the bonsai can be placed in a place with sufficient scattered light.
2. Water to keep the soil moist, but avoid stagnant water. When watering, slowly pour it along the edge of the basin to avoid water directly impacting the root system.
3. Fertilization Apply compound fertilizer once a month to meet the nutrients needed for the growth of yew.
4. Regularly inspect the yew bonsai for pest control and take timely measures when pests and diseases are discovered. Common pests and diseases include scale insects, red spiders, etc., which can be controlled with pesticides.
Yew bonsai production process is complex, but as long as you master the production steps and maintenance skills, you can easily create a pot of exquisite bonsai at home, let us start together, add a touch of green to home life!