How to care for the old六月雪 stake
The editor introduces you to how to care for the old六月雪 stake and the maintenance points of potting六月雪, let's take a look together!
The creation and maintenance of 六月雪 bonsai
六月 Snow is also known as white horse bone, full of stars, and daily spring flowers, belonging to the Rubiaceae family of evergreen or semi-deciduous dwarf shrubs, named for its white flowers like snow in summer. It has a graceful posture, sparse branches and leaves, and an elegant demeanor, making it an excellent ornamental flower and leaf species in landscaping. It is also a good material for bonsai and one of the top five famous trees in Lingnan bonsai, known as one of the "Eighteen Scholars of Tree Stake Bonsai." It is one of the bonsai plants exported to the United States after China's entry into the World Trade Organization.
How to care for the old六月雪 stake
I. Growth habits
六月 Snow prefers a warm and humid environment, is fond of light, shade-tolerant, drought-resistant, prunable, slightly cold-tolerant, and fertilizer-loving. It is not strict with soil requirements and can adapt to neutral or slightly acidic soil.
II. Sources and processing of stake materials
六月 Snow is commonly propagated by division in spring, specifically in March. Between February and October, it can be propagated at any time by stem or root cuttings. If using protected (bed) propagation, cuttings can be made from November to the following January. After planting, it is important to provide shade, keep warm, and maintain moisture, as the survival rate is very high. Two to three-year-old seedlings can begin to be processed and shaped, usually from the semi-deciduous period in winter to before spring germination. The main stem and branches are tied with metal wire, and the small branches are carefully pruned into shape. The branches of 六月 Snow are soft and easy to bend but require a longer time to set. It takes about 2-3 years to remove the tying material (i.e., metal wire). It is best to use multiple re-ties for shaping to prevent wire embedding, which can affect plant growth and the aesthetic appearance of the tree. In the southeastern and central provinces of China, one can also dig up wild old stakes or young trees in the mountains, cultivate them in the ground to ensure survival, and then process them for potting.