How to prune a盆景 banyan
A small knowledge of life, introducing how to prune a盆景 banyan and teaching you simple banyan shaping green plant flower introduction, next, the editor will introduce.
Banyan盆景 refers to the use of banyan as the material, aiming at the peculiar shape of the banyan's trunk, root, stem and leaf, through pruning, branching, hanging and grafting, careful cultivation, long-term control of its growth and development, so that it becomes a unique artistic shape of the盆栽 banyan盆景, known as the "single wood into the forest" reputation, so how does this unique shape pruning?
1. Choose the right pruning time
Banyan pruning is generally best in early spring, with a suitable temperature and fast growth rate. It is better to place the banyan in a place with plenty of sunlight for a period of time before pruning, so that the plant grows vigorously and shapes quickly.
2. How often should you prune
Banyan should be pruned mainly and bound with auxiliary, once a year is the best. Banyan has a strong germination ability, pruning can be carried out all year round, but generally in early spring is the best. Cut off the unnecessary fertilizer branches, overlapping branches, withered branches and diseased branches.
Usually, maintenance can be trimmed at any time to remove the long branches to ensure the beauty of the tree. For branches that grow vigorously, they can be pruned 1-2 times a year, repeatedly, and a beautiful banyan盆景 will appear within 4 years.
3. Master a variety of pruning methods
3.1 Pinching: When the banyan grows to a certain height, it is necessary to pinch the top in time, just cut off the top part, which can control its height, make nutrients more concentrated, and promote the better germination of lateral branches, promote the flat growth of lateral buds, and cut off the tender tips of the branches.
3.2 Removing buds: During the growth of the banyan盆景, many adventitious buds will grow on the branches, which should be removed at any time to avoid producing too many branches and affecting the beauty.
3.3 Removing leaves: The ornamental period of banyan is often the period of new leaf germination. Proper pruning of newly sprouted leaves helps to germinate new leaves multiple times. At the same time, it is necessary to strengthen fertilization and water management during the growth of new leaves to promote rapid growth of leaves and branches. The leaves grown in sufficient sunlight are dense, small and thick, with high ornamental value.
3.4 Pruning branches: Banyan盆景 often grows many new branches. The method of pruning should be determined according to the tree shape and your own aesthetic. If you think that the growth of this branch hinders the overall shape, you can cut it off. In addition, if you find any overgrown, dense, or diseased and insect branches, you should prune them in time to promote better ventilation and light transmission inside.
3.5 Pruning roots: When turning over the pot, it is necessary to prune the roots in time. If the roots are too long or too dense, they should be pruned. If the roots are not full at the bottom of the pot, you can use the original pot and do not need to prune the roots; if the roots have grown full, you need to change to a larger pot and thin the dense roots, remove the old roots, retain a few new roots, and replant them. Banyan can turn over the pot once every 2-3 years or 3-4 years according to different ages and growth conditions.
In addition, banyan盆景 generally should be placed in a ventilated and well-lit place, with a certain space humidity. Insufficient sunlight, poor ventilation, and no certain space humidity can cause the plant to turn yellow and dry, leading to the occurrence of diseases and insects, and even death.
The introduction of how to prune a盆景 banyan and the introduction of simple banyan shaping methods mentioned above are for your reference.