Selected materials and placed on pots to protect and control diseases and insect pests. As a traditional ornamental plant in our country, it is deeply loved by people for its unique red leaves, beautiful tree appearance and rich cultural connotation. Red maple bonsai brings the beauty of red maple to the extreme., becoming a leader in home decoration and garden landscape, how to make a beautiful red maple bonsai? This article will give you a detailed introduction to the making process of red maple bonsai. Material selection 1. Choose red maple saplings: Choose red maple saplings with healthy growth, beautiful tree shape and strong branches. The height of the saplings should be 30-50 cm for ease of modeling and maintenance.
2. Choose the right pots: The pots for red maple bonsai are suitable for pots with good air permeability such as purple sand pots, ceramic pots, and glazed pottery pots. The size of the pots should be selected according to the size and shape of the saplings. Shape 1. According to the growth status and modeling needs of the saplings, the tree shape is determined. Common red maple bonsai shapes include straight dry type, curved dry type, cliff type, etc.
2. Trim the saplings to remove sick and weak branches, crossed branches, inward branches, etc., and retain branches that grow well. Pay attention to retaining certain branches and leaves during pruning to ensure the nutrient supply of the saplings.
3. Bend the trunk to make the trunk bend naturally. Plastic strips, iron wire and other auxiliary materials can be used when bending, but avoid causing damage to the trunk. Upper the pot 1. Put the processed saplings into the pot, paying attention to the height of the trunk and the pot opening.
2. Fill the pot soil and fill the roots with fine soil to ensure the stability of the saplings in the pot.
3. Pour water thoroughly to make the soil in the basin solid. Maintenance 1. Watering: Red maple likes a humid environment. It is necessary to keep the soil moist, but it is not advisable to accumulate water. When it is high in summer, the number of watering can be increased appropriately.
2. Fertilization: During the growth of red maple, compound fertilizers are applied once a month to promote the growth of branches and leaves. In autumn, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be appropriately applied to promote flower bud differentiation.
3. Light: Red maple likes a sunny environment, but it is necessary to avoid direct sunlight and provide appropriate shade in summer to prevent sunburn of its leaves.
4. Trim: Trim regularly according to the tree shape and growth conditions to keep the tree shape beautiful. Pest and pest control 1. Observe the growth status of red maple and control pests and diseases in time.
2. Common pests and diseases include red spiders, scale insects, aphids, etc., which can be controlled with pesticides.
The making process of red maple bonsai requires patience and care. Only through material selection, modeling, pot application, maintenance and other aspects can a beautiful red maple bonsai be created. I hope this article can help you in the process of making red maple bonsai.