Method for making banyan bonsai
Banyan bonsai has become the first choice for many gardening enthusiasts because of its vigorous and winding roots and evergreen characteristics. Mastering scientific production and maintenance methods can not only cultivate beautiful bonsai, but also allow plants to grow healthily and healthily. This article will systematically analyze the secrets of creating high-quality banyan bonsai from material selection and modeling to daily maintenance. 1. Selection and treatment of banyan bonsai modeling. Select wild piles with a diameter of 3-5cm and developed root systems. The best mining time is from the period from the sting to the Qingming Festival. After harvesting, soak it in potassium permanganate solution for disinfection, retain the main root and cut off the lateral root, and apply a healing agent to the incision to prevent infection. Purple sand pots or coarse pottery pots with a ratio of pots and substrates are preferred, and the pot depth is controlled at 1/3 of the height of the pile. The substrate is prepared according to the ratio of humus soil: red jade soil: river sand =5:3:2, and the bottom layer is paved with 3 cm thick coal slag as a drainage layer. The analysis of modeling techniques adopts the combination of aluminum wire coil binding and trunk cutting and branch storage: the main branch retains 3-5 bud points and is shortened, and the secondary branch is wound clockwise with 2mm aluminum wire to shape. Adjust the binding angle once a month, and a naturally tortuous branch shape can be formed after half a year. 2. Key points for the maintenance of banyan bonsai Light temperature control management ensure 4-6 hours of scattered light every day in spring and summer, and maintain it under full sunshine in winter. The optimal growth temperature is 18-28℃. Below 10℃, you need to move indoors and stop fertilization. Water and fertilizer are accurately controlled during the growth period to keep the soil moist without accumulating water, and the "see dry and wet" method is used to water. Organic liquid fertilizer diluted 1000 times is applied every half of the month, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are added after September to promote lignification of branches. Tips for pruning and shaping: Re-cutting is carried out from March to April every year to remove bad branches such as parallel branches and crossing branches. Remove the top buds in time for daily maintenance, and cooperate with aluminum wire traction to maintain the crown level. Apply yellow mud to the wound to prevent glue from flowing.
Through systematic production and maintenance, and regular pot changes and root pruning (every 2-3 years), the base diameter of the banyan bonsai can increase by 0.5- 1 cm every year. It is recommended to collect shape records of different growth stages, and adjust the cultivation plan through comparison to finally create a high-quality bonsai with the artistic conception of literati painting.