Choose the right variety of bougainvillea, prepare the tools and materials, choose the right pots, steps to make bougainvillea bonsai, also known as bougainvillea, is deeply loved by people because of its unique flower shape and bright colors. In busy life, a carefully made bougainvillea bonsai can not only beautify the home environment, but also bring peace and joy to the soul. This article will introduce in detail the method of making bougainvillea bonsai. Help you create your own pot of home art. Choose the right variety of bougainvillea There are many varieties of bougainvillea. When making bonsai, you need to choose the right variety according to personal preferences and maintenance conditions. Common varieties of bougainvillea include red plum, pink plum, white plum, etc. Red plum varieties are suitable for making bonsai because of their bright colors. Preparing tools and materials The tools and materials needed to make bougainvillea bonsai include: bougainvillea seedlings, potted soil with good air permeability, scissors, gardening scissors, gardening thread, fertilizer, etc. The potted soil with good air permeability is the key and is conducive to the growth of bougainvillea. Choosing the right pots is crucial to the growth and appearance of bougainvillea bonsai. It is recommended to choose shallow and wide-mouthed ceramic pots or purple sand pots. These pots have good air permeability and are conducive to the growth of bougainvillea. Steps to make bougainvillea bonsai 1. Prepare bougainvillea seedlings: Select healthy, disease-free bougainvillea seedlings, cut off excess branches, and retain the main trunk and several main branches.
2. Potting: Put the potted soil with good air permeability into the pot and fill it until it is about 2 cm away from the mouth of the pot.
3. Planting: Put the bougainvillea seedlings into the pot, adjust the position, make the trunk stand upright, and fix the bougainvillea seedlings with gardening thread to prevent them from tilting.
4. Watering: Pour water thoroughly to make the soil fully moist.
5. Fertilization: During the growing season, compound fertilizers are applied once a month to promote the growth of bougainvillea. Maintaining Bougainvillea bonsai 1. Lighting: Bougainvillea likes light and should be placed in a sunny place to ensure 4-6 hours of light every day.
2. Watering: Keep the soil moist and avoid standing water. When it is hot in summer, the number of watering can be increased appropriately.
3. Fertilization: Compound fertilizers are applied once a month during the growing season, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be applied during the flowering period to promote flowering.
4. Pruning: Regularly prune bougainvillea to remove dead branches, sick branches and excessively dense branches to keep the tree shape beautiful.
Making bougainvillea bonsai is not difficult. As long as you master the correct methods and techniques, you can create a pot of green home art at home. During the production process, patience and care are the key. I hope this article can help you. I wish you success in making it!