Choose the right tree pruning and shape, choose the right bonsai pot soil and watering, light and maintenance The art of bonsai has a long history in our country. It is not only a unique ornamental art, but also a way of self-cultivation. With people's pursuit of home environment aesthetics, more and more people are beginning to try to make trees into bonsai. Let's discuss how to make 1-meter-high trees into exquisite bonsai to make the home full of greenery. Select the right tree Before making a bonsai, you must first choose a suitable 1-meter-high tree. Trees with beautiful tree shapes, strong growth momentum, and lush branches and leaves are more suitable for making bonsai. Common bonsai trees include pine, cypress, plum, bamboo, etc., when selecting trees, it is best to choose trees with moderate growth years and upright trunks. Trim and modeling 1. Trim: Tree pruning is a key step in making bonsai. It is necessary to cut off dead branches, sick branches, crossing branches, etc. on the tree to keep the tree shape clean and tidy. Appropriate pruning should be carried out according to the overall shape of the bonsai to make the shape of the tree more beautiful.
2. Shape: When making bonsai for a 1-meter-high tree, the following modeling methods can be used: -Vertical shape: Make the trunk of the tree stand upright and the branches and leaves stretch upwards to form a beautiful three-dimensional feeling.
- Horizontal oblique shape: The trunk of the tree is tilted to one side, and the branches and leaves extend outward, showing the charm of nature.
- Curved shape: Make the trunk of the tree curved, and the branches and leaves bend accordingly, showing an elegant posture. When selecting a suitable bonsai pot for a 1-meter-high tree to make a bonsai pot, you must choose a bonsai pot that matches the size of the tree. The material, shape, color, etc. of the bonsai pot will have an impact on the overall effect of the bonsai. Ceramic pots, purple sand pots, plastic pots, etc. are all commonly used materials for making bonsai. When selecting a bonsai pot, you should pay attention to the following points: -The size of the pot should be slightly larger than the roots of the trees to facilitate the growth of the trees.
- Shape of the basin: The shape of the basin should be coordinated with the shape of the tree, such as round, square, rectangle, etc.
- Color of the pot: The color of the pot should be matched with the color of the trees to enhance the aesthetic feeling of the bonsai. Soil and watering 1. Soil: When making bonsai, soil suitable for tree growth should be selected. Common soils include pine scale soil, leaf soil, peat soil, etc. When preparing soil, the breathability and drainage of the soil should be ensured.
2. Watering: When making bonsai for trees with a height of 1 meter, pay attention to the timing and method of watering. Watering should follow the principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet", that is, watering should be done when the soil surface is dry, and watering should be done thoroughly. Lighting and maintenance 1. Lighting: When making bonsais from 1-meter-high trees, ensure that the trees receive sufficient light. Bonsais placed indoors can be placed in places with sufficient light such as window sills and balconies.
2. Maintenance: After making bonsai, trees should be regularly pruned, fertilized, and pest control and other maintenance work to ensure the healthy growth of trees.
Making bonsai from 1-meter-high trees is a challenging artistic activity. Through the above steps, we can turn an ordinary tree into a beautiful bonsai work. In this process, we must pay attention to the selection of trees., pruning, modeling, soil, watering, lighting and maintenance, etc., make the bonsai work more ornamental value, let us enter the world of bonsai art together and feel the charm of nature.