Introduction to Elm Bonsai Varieties Authoritative Data and Third-Party Comments Bonsai Art has a long history and is an important part of my country's traditional garden art. Elm Bonsai is popular among bonsai lovers for its unique shape, rich meaning and high ornamental value. This article will take stock of the most popular Elm Bonsai varieties and share some maintenance skills to help you create your own bonsai masterpiece. Introduction to Elm Bonsai Varieties 1. Gold-leaf Elm: The leaves of Gold-leaf Elm are golden yellow and are very ornamental. Their tree shape is beautiful, adaptable and easy to maintain. It is the leader among bonsai Elm.
2. White elm: The leaves of white elm are green, the tree is straight, and the branches and leaves are luxuriant. It has strong vitality and strong cold resistance. It is a favorite variety for bonsai lovers in the north.
3. Red-leaf elm: The leaves of red-leaf elm turn red in autumn, like flames. They are of great ornamental value. Their tree shape is beautiful and adaptable, making them suitable for making large-scale bonsai.
4. Spotted elm: Spotted elm leaves are green and have yellow markings on the leaves. They are beautiful and generous. Their tree shape is beautiful, adaptable and easy to maintain. Conservation skills for elm bonsai 1. Soil selection: elm bonsai does not require high soil. Sandy soil with good breathability and strong drainage is suitable. It can be mixed with leus soil, coarse sand, peat soil and other materials in proportion.
2. Watering: Elm bonsai needs to keep the soil moist, but avoid standing water. When it is high in summer, it can be watered once a day; when it is low in winter, the watering frequency can be reduced.
3. Fertilization: Elm bonsai grows vigorously and requires regular fertilization. Compound fertilizers are applied once a month during the growing season. Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be appropriately added in autumn to promote the growth of branches and leaves and the development of flowers and fruits.
4. pruning: pruning is an important part of the shape of elm bonsai. pruning should be carried out in a timely manner according to the needs of bonsai modeling to maintain the appearance of the tree. During pruning, attention should be paid to retaining the main branches and cutting off sick and weak branches and crossing branches.
5. Light: Elm bonsai has high requirements for light and should be placed in a sunny place. It can be appropriately shaded in summer to prevent direct sunlight.
6. Pest and insect pest control: Elm bonsai is vulnerable to pests and diseases. It should be discovered in time and measures should be taken. Insecticides and fungicides can be sprayed regularly to prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases. Authoritative data and third-party comments According to the data of the "China Bonsai Art Yearbook", in recent years, the market share of elm bonsai in my country has increased year by year, becoming one of the most popular bonsai species. Many bonsai enthusiasts have an in-depth study on the maintenance techniques and modeling methods of elm bonsai has led to remarkable results in the field of bonsai art in my country.
There are many varieties of elm bonsai, which have high ornamental value and artistic value. By understanding the characteristics and maintenance skills of different varieties, we can better appreciate and maintain elm bonsai. I hope this article can provide a useful reference for your journey to bonsai.