Artistic characteristics of bonsai osmanthus stump shape: making skills of bonsai osmanthus stump shape: maintenance method of bonsai osmanthus stump shape: bonsai art, as an important part of China's traditional garden culture, has attracted the attention of countless enthusiasts with its unique aesthetic taste and profound cultural heritage. Among the many bonsai shapes, the osmanthus stump shape has become the darling of bonsai lovers with its unique charm and high ornamental value. This article will deeply discuss the artistic characteristics, production techniques and maintenance methods of bonsai osmanthus stumps, aiming to provide practical reference for bonsai enthusiasts. Artistic characteristics of bonsai osmanthus stumps 1. Unique shape: The shape of osmanthus stumps usually adopts a natural or semi-natural style to express the natural growth state of the tree. During the modeling process, attention should be paid to the matching of the shape, branches and leaves of the stump. Strive to present a harmonious and beautiful visual effect.
2. Strong aroma: The sweet-scented osmanthus species used in the shape of sweet-scented osmanthus stumps have a strong aroma and evergreen all year round, which has high ornamental value.
3. Rich cultural connotation: The shape of osmanthus tree stump is not only a kind of bonsai art, but also a kind of cultural inheritance. In China's traditional culture, osmanthus symbolizes the quality of noble purity and tenacity, implying good fortune and happiness. Tips for making bonsai osmanthus stumps 1. Material selection: Choose osmanthus stumps with strong growth and beautiful shape as materials. The diameter of the stumps is generally between 5-10 cm and the tree height is 60-80 cm.
2. Cutting: Make reasonable cutting according to the shape of the stump. When cutting, pay attention to retaining the trunk and part of the lateral branches of the stump to ensure the normal growth of the tree.
3. Modeling: Shape the stump according to the design intention. During the modeling process, pay attention to maintaining the natural growth state of the tree and avoiding excessive pruning.
4. Gardening treatment: During the modeling process, the stumps are subjected to gardening treatment, such as pruning, binding, pruning, etc., to adjust the shape of the trees.
5. Planting: Plant the well-shaped tree stumps in pots, select suitable pots and soil to ensure the normal growth of trees. Maintenance methods for bonsai osmanthus stumps 1. Watering: Keep the soil moist, but avoid stagnant water. In the hot summer season, the number of watering can be appropriately increased.
2. Fertilization: During the growing season, compound fertilizers are applied once a month to supplement the nutrients needed by the trees.
3. Lighting: The shape of osmanthus stumps requires high lighting requirements and should be placed in a place with sufficient sunshine.
4. Pest and insect pest control: Regularly inspect trees and prevent pests and diseases in a timely manner.
The plastic art of bonsai osmanthus stumps combines traditional and modern aesthetic concepts and has high ornamental value and artistic value. Through the introduction of this article, I believe that the majority of bonsai enthusiasts will have a deeper understanding of the shape of bonsai osmanthus stumps. In the future, I hope that everyone can learn from the production techniques and maintenance methods described in this article to create more excellent bonsai works.
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