Miniature Bonsai Material Propagation Methods
An article with detailed introduction about the creation of bonsai, specifically focusing on the propagation methods of miniature bonsai materials, with specific details as follows:
Placing some bonsai in the office or living room can not only beautify the environment but also cultivate taste. For small spaces, miniature bonsai with a small volume can be placed, such as hawthorn, banyan, flowering pomegranate, and ground cover plants. These plants are easy to propagate and form quickly, and can be cultivated at home through cutting methods. The following is an introduction to their cutting propagation methods:
I. Cutting Time: July to September of each year are suitable.
II. Cutting Substrate, Method, and Management: Use clean river sand to fill the seedling trays, with a sand layer thickness of 10 to 15 centimeters. Before cutting, spray the substrate with a 500-fold potassium permanganate solution for disinfection. Cut the upper and middle part of the robust branches with branches from the mother tree, about 25 to 30 centimeters long, as cuttings. Cut the lower end diagonally and insert the leaves directly into the seedling tray. For branches over three years old, you can soak the base of the cuttings in 100ppm ABT1 rooting powder for 12 to 14 hours before inserting them into the tray. The cutting depth is 6 to 7 centimeters. Then place the seedling tray in a slightly shaded area and spray water 2 to 3 times a day, with each spray being enough to moisten the sand thoroughly. About 20 days after cutting, most cuttings can root. At this time, reduce the water volume and the frequency of spraying.
III. Potting: About 40 days after cutting, the roots of the cuttings can reach a length of 3 to 4 centimeters, and the roots have turned yellow-brown. At this point, they can be planted in ordinary flower pots and placed in a shaded area for 1 to 2 weeks.
IV. Shaping: In the following spring, the plants in the pots begin to sprout and grow. When the branches reach a certain length, pruning and shaping can be carried out according to the requirements of the bonsai work. Then, you can tie and create the bonsai.
The above is a specific introduction to the propagation methods of miniature bonsai materials, for reference by netizens.