Introduction to woody longevity flower bonsai Selection and maintenance skills for making woody longevity flower bonsai Ornamental value of woody longevity flower bonsai As one of the bonsai arts, woody longevity flower bonsai not only has unique ornamental value, but also contains rich cultural connotations. It is deeply loved by gardening enthusiasts with its tough vitality and unique shape. This article will provide you a detailed analysis of the maintenance skills and ornamental value of woody longevity flower bonsai. Introduction to woody longevity flower bonsai Woody longevity flower, also known as kapok and longevity tree, belongs to the kapok family plant. It is characterized by slow growth, long life, gorgeous colors and beautiful shape. The production of woody longevity flower bonsai not only requires proper selection of materials, but also attention to skills during the maintenance process. Selection and production of woody longevity flower bonsai 1. Selection of materials: Select woody longevity flower saplings that grow vigorously and are free from pests and diseases. The age of the tree is generally more than 5 years.
2. Production: Plant the selected saplings in flowerpots, prune and shape them according to personal preferences and aesthetic concepts. During pruning, pay attention to retaining the trunk and some branches of the stump to maintain the stability and ornamental nature of the stump. Maintenance skills for woody longevity flower bonsai 1. Lighting: woody longevity flowers like light and should be placed in a sunny place. Avoid direct strong light in summer and appropriately increase the lighting time in winter.
2. Watering: Keep the soil moist, but it is not advisable to accumulate water. When high temperatures in summer, the number of watering can be increased appropriately; when low temperatures in winter, reduce the frequency of watering.
3. Fertilization: Apply compound fertilizer once a month to promote plant growth. Pay attention to concentration when fertilizing to avoid burning roots.
4. Trim: Trim branches regularly to maintain the beautiful shape of the stump, and apply wound cream after pruning to prevent the invasion of bacteria.
5. Pest and insect pest control: Regularly inspect plants and treat pests and diseases found in a timely manner. Pesticides can be used for prevention and control. At the same time, pay attention to rotating the use of drugs to avoid resistance to pests and diseases. Ornamental value of woody longevity flower bonsai 1. Ornamental nature: The woody longevity flower bonsai has unique shape and beautiful colors, which has high ornamental value.
2. Cultural connotation: The woody longevity flower bonsai symbolizes longevity and wealth, and has strong cultural connotation.
3. Health care effect: Woody longevity flowers have the effect of purifying air and reducing indoor pollution, which is beneficial to human health.
As a kind of bonsai art with ornamental and cultural connotations, woody longevity flower bonsai is deeply loved by gardening enthusiasts. By mastering maintenance skills, woody longevity flower bonsai can be made into a beautiful landscape in the home or office. While appreciating its beauty, you can also feel the charm of our country's traditional culture.
References: "China Bonsai Art" magazine, 2019 Issue 3 "Bonsai Maintenance Technical Manual", China Forestry Press, 2018 edition