Meimei Bonsai Making
Among the many bonsai arts, Meimei has become a new favorite in landscape creation with its unique attitude. This ornamental plant of the plum genus of the Rosaceae has both the fragrance of plum blossoms and peaches and plums. Its branches are flexible and easy to shape, making it an ideal choice for making artistic bonsai. This article will systematically analyze the entire process of techniques from material selection to maintenance, and show you the perfect integration of nature and art. The basic material for flood and drought bonsai creation techniques is to choose a shallow purple sand basin with a diameter of 30-40cm. The bottom of the basin needs to have 3-5 drainage holes. It is recommended to use Yingde stone or moire stone as landscape stone, which has natural texture and strong water absorption. Prepare a scale to measure the proportion of water and land. Generally, it is advisable to control the land area at 60%-70%. In the landscaping process, cement is used to fix the rock foundation first, and a matrix of red jade soil mixed with legus soil is laid after solidification. When transplanting, select 3-year-old potted seedlings with a plant height of 30-50cm, and keep intact soil balls. Submerged pumps can be added to the water area to create a circulating waterscape, and nitrifying bacteria can be regularly added to maintain water quality balance. Conventional bonsai modeling technology plant shaping techniques use aluminum wire coiling method to shape the trunk, and maintain a 45° spiral angle when winding. The branches of the year are bent, and the hanging effect is created by lifting a heavy hammer. Rotate the flowerpot regularly to ensure even light and avoid skewed shapes. Key points for four-season maintenance apply fish protein liquid fertilizer diluted 200 times every week during spring germination period; implement sunshade management during high temperature periods in summer; increase phosphorus and potassium fertilizers in autumn to promote lignification; apply wound healing agents after winter pruning. Pay special attention to keeping the basin soil in a "moist but not waterlogged" state. Advanced styling design ideas When trying cliff-style styling, gradually adjust the droop angle of the main stem through metal brackets, and control the crown width with leaf picking method. When making the literati tree shape, focus on the main lines and retain key branches at 2/3 of the height. Double dry molding requires attention to the coordination of the proportion of primary and secondary stems. Usually, the height of the auxiliary stems should be 2/3 of the main stem.
Bonsai art is the crystallization of time, and the shape of beautiful plum blossoms takes 3-5 years to show its full charm. It is recommended to take growth records every year and adjust the styling plan through comparison. Master the core principle of "three parts of production and seven parts of maintenance" to allow static plants to continue to rejuvenate during dynamic maintenance.