How to Create 附石盆景
Plant Knowledge Series: Sharing with you the introduction related to the creation of penjing, how to make a stone-attached penjing. Next, let me introduce to everyone.
Stone-attached penjing is an art form where stones are the main feature and trees grow attached to the stones, creating a unity between the stone and the tree. Planting trees in between stones, with roots extending into the stone crevices and branches winding through stone cavities or growing on top of the stones, or hanging down from below, or slanting against the stones, makes the unique stones and ancient trees complement each other.
There are two types of stone-attached penjing: water-attached stone and dry-attached stone. Water-attached stones often use porous materials such as absorbent stones and sandy stones, drill holes in the areas where trees need to be planted, mostly using trees with initial shapes, first guiding the tree roots into the stone holes, filling the stone holes with crumbled soil, using bamboo poles to press the soil and roots together, wetting the soil and stones with a spray bottle, and then placing them in a shallow water basin in a shady place. Spray water on the stone and tree every day to maintain moisture, and after the tree sprouts, allow it to be exposed to the morning sun to gradually adapt to sunlight.
Dry-attached stone style often uses hard materials such as Yingde stones (with diverse textures) to embed the tree roots in the stone crevices for shaping (see figure), often using tree species with long roots like Fujian tea, elm, and Meitianxing. Remove all leaves, clear the soil from the roots, and according to the texture of the stone material, guide the roots into the stone crevices and tie them with wire. To prevent root damage, you can first place a piece of wood wrapped in rubber and then press the roots tightly against the stone crevices. Place the stone and tree on the potting soil and bury the fine roots in the soil. The initial maintenance method is the same as the water-attached stone style, but do not let the afternoon sun directly shine on the root crevices to avoid the roots being burned by the heat absorbed by the stones.
Generally, banyan trees are suitable for creating stone-hugging stone-attached penjing.
Once the plant is attached to the stone, it cannot be moved, so before making it, you must think carefully and choose the right stones and trees.
The above sharing provides a comprehensive introduction on how to create stone-attached penjing, hoping to bring some knowledge about green plants to green plant enthusiasts.