Choose suitable bamboo cypress varieties, choose pots and soil, plant and prune, watering and fertilize, maintain and manage bonsai art. As one of the traditional cultures and arts in China, it has a long history and a long history. With its unique natural beauty and profound cultural heritage, bamboo cypress bonsai has become the darling of bonsai lovers. This article will introduce you in detail the making methods of bamboo cypress bonsai and help you create your own masterpiece of natural aesthetics and art. Choosing the right bamboo cypress variety The first step in making bamboo cypress bonsai is to select the right bamboo cypress variety. Currently, common bamboo cypress varieties on the market include Podocarpus, Mottled Bamboo, Golden Bamboo, etc. When selecting, the shape of bamboo cypress should be considered., color, growth habits and other factors, Podocarpus is suitable for making simple bonsai, while Mottled Bamboo is more suitable for making layered bonsai. Poses selection and soil selection 1. Poses selection: When selecting bamboo cypress bonsai pots, factors such as the size, shape, and material of the pot should be considered. Generally speaking, the pot of bamboo cypress bonsai should be made of ceramic pots or purple sand pots with a shallow mouth and wide edge. The size of the pot is based on the crown width of the bamboo cypress and should not be too large or too small.
2. Soil selection: The soil of bamboo and cypress bonsai should have good air permeability, drainage and water retention. Commonly used soils include peat soil, coarse sand, legus soil, etc. The ratio of soil is generally peat soil: coarse sand: legus soil =2:1:1. Planting and pruning 1. Planting: Put the selected bamboo cypress into a pot and fill in soil so that the roots of the bamboo cypress are in close contact with the soil. Be careful not to bury the bud eyes of the bamboo cypress to avoid affecting growth.
2. Pruning: The pruning of bamboo cypress bonsai is an important part of shaping the shape. When pruning, the principle of "cutting short, dense and sparse" should be followed to maintain the natural beauty of bamboo cypress. The specific pruning methods are as follows: a. Cutting short: Cut the branches, leaves, etc. of the bamboo cypress short to keep the bamboo cypress in a compact shape.
b. Cutting dense: Trim off dense branches and leaves to make the cypress ventilated and transparent.
c. Cutting and thinning: Cut off the long branches and leaves to make the shape of the bamboo cypress more beautiful. Watering and fertilization 1. Watering: The watering of bamboo and cypress bonsai should follow the principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet" to keep the soil moist. When the summer is high, the number of watering can be appropriately increased.
2. Fertilization: Fertilization of bamboo and cypress bonsai is mainly based on compound fertilizers of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, and is applied 3-4 times a year, in spring, summer, autumn and winter respectively. Maintenance and management 1. Lighting: Bamboo cypress bonsai should be placed in a place with sufficient sunshine and good ventilation to avoid direct sunlight and dark and humid environments.
2. Temperature: The growth temperature of bamboo and cypress bonsai should be 15-25℃, and low-temperature freezing damage should be avoided in winter.
3. Cleaning: Clean the leaves of bamboo cypress regularly to keep the leaves clean and beautiful.
Making bamboo and cypress bonsai is a skill that requires patience and care. Through the above methods, I believe you will be able to create your own masterpiece of natural aesthetics. Let us enter the world of bamboo and cypress bonsai and feel the charm of China's traditional culture!