Selecting materials, planting, pruning, fertilizing, watering, pest control bonsai is one of our country's traditional arts and is deeply loved by horticulture enthusiasts. It not only has ornamental value, but also can cultivate sentiment and purify the soul. It is not easy to cultivate an exquisite bonsai. This article will introduce you in detail the bonsai cultivation methods, help you get started easily, and make your bonsai rejuvenate. Material selection 1. Tree selection: Bonsai trees should be selected from tree species with slow growth, moderate branch thickness, and beautiful leaves. Common bonsai tree species include pine, cypress, plum, orchid, etc.
2. Shape selection: Choose a suitable bonsai shape according to personal preferences and maintenance conditions. Common shapes include straight dry, curved dry, cliff style, etc.
3. Pots selection: Pots should be made of materials with good air permeability and good drainage, such as purple sand, ceramics, plastic, etc. The size of the pots should match the growth stage of the trees. Planting 1. Prepare soil: Bonsai soil should be mixed soil with good air permeability and good drainage, such as legular soil, garden soil, sand, etc., and the soil pH value should be slightly acidic.
2. Planting method: dig out the trees, prune the root system, remove dead branches and sick branches, plant the trees into a pot, fill them in the soil, and gently compress them to ensure that the tree roots are in close contact with the soil.
3. Watering: Immediately after planting, water thoroughly to allow the soil to fully absorb water, and then water it according to the dryness and dryness of the soil. Trim 1. Crown pruning: Trim the crown according to the modeling requirements to keep the tree in a beautiful shape.
2. Root pruning: Trim too long and too thick root systems to make the root systems evenly distributed and conducive to growth.
3. Trim branches and branches: Trim sick branches, dead branches, crossed branches, etc. to keep the trees ventilated and transparent. Fertilization 1. Fertilization time: The best period for fertilization is the period when trees are growing vigorously in spring and the period when trees are dormant in autumn.
2. Fertilization method: Select appropriate fertilizers according to the growth stage and needs of the trees. Fertilizers such as nitrogen fertilizer, phosphate fertilizer, and potassium fertilizer can be used.
3. Fertilizer application amount: The fertilizer application amount should be adjusted according to tree size, growth stage and soil fertility. Watering 1. Watering time: Water timely according to the season, weather and soil dryness.
2. Watering method: Use sprinkler irrigation, immersion irrigation and other methods to ensure that the soil absorbs water fully.
3. Precautions for watering: Avoid standing water and splashing to avoid affecting tree growth. Pest and pest control 1. Prevention first: Regularly inspect trees and deal with pests and diseases found in a timely manner.
2. Pest and pest control methods: Use physical, biological, chemical and other methods to control them.
Bonsai cultivation requires patience and care. Only through material selection, planting, pruning, fertilization, watering and pest control, can exquisite bonsai be cultivated. I hope this article can help you in your bonsai cultivation path and make your bonsai glow. vitality.