Selecting materials, shaping, and putting them on pots to maintain Podocarpine bonsai. As a treasure in my country's traditional bonsai art, it is deeply loved by bonsai lovers for its unique shape, rich connotation and thought-provoking artistic conception. This article will introduce you in detail. The production process of Podocarpine bonsai will help you create unique home art from aspects such as material selection, modeling, and maintenance. Material Selection The selection of Podocarpus bonsai is crucial. The following are some key selection points: 1. Sapling selection: Select Podocarpus saplings with strong growth, evenly distributed branches, and smooth bark.
2. Tree age: The age of Podocarpus saplings is generally 3-5 years old. Too small or too large the tree age will affect the ornamental value of the bonsai.
3. Region: Podocarpus saplings with origin in southern China are selected. Because their growing environment is similar to that of northern China, they are easy to maintain. The shape of a Podocarpus bonsai is the key to showing its artistic value. The following are some key modeling points: 1. Tree shape: According to personal preferences and space conditions, you can choose straight dry type, curved dry type, cliff type and other tree shapes.
2. Branches: When pruning branches, pay attention to retaining the main branches, lateral branches and branches to make the tree shape more plump.
3. Root disc: Root disc is an important part of Podocarpus bonsai. It can be shaped according to tree shape and spatial conditions, such as packing, hanging roots, etc. Potting and poaching is an important part in the process of making Podocarpus bonsai. The following are some key points for poaching: 1. Potting equipment: Choose ceramic pots or purple sand pots with good air permeability and good drainage.
2. Humus soil: Select humus soil with good air permeability and moderate fertility as the culture soil.
3. Planting: Plant the Podocarpus saplings in the pot, paying attention to the height of the trunk and the pot mouth to ensure the beautiful tree shape. Maintaining the maintenance of Podocarpus bonsai is the key to ensuring its growth and ornamental value. The following are some maintenance points: 1. Watering: Keep the soil moist, but avoid standing water. The number of watering times needs to be appropriately increased when high temperatures in summer.
2. Fertilization: Apply compound fertilizer once a month to promote the growth of Podocarpus.
3. Light: Podocarpus prefers semi-cloudy environments, avoid direct strong light, and require appropriate shade in summer.
4. Trim: Trim branches regularly to maintain the beautiful tree shape and promote the growth of new branches.
Although the production process of Podopine bonsai is complex, as long as you master the key points of material selection, modeling, pot placement and maintenance, you can create unique home art. In this process, you still need to continue learning and practice to improve your own Bonsai production skills.
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