Cutting and binding skills of plum bonsai
As the first of the top ten famous flowers in traditional China, plum bonsai is highly regarded for its strong branches and elegant flower appearance. In order to create the artistic conception of "thin shadows, horizontal slopes, clear waters," the coordinated application of the two core skills of pruning and binding is crucial. Mastering scientific maintenance methods can allow plum piles to show the charm of thousand-year-old plum trees in every inch. Analysis of the best pruning period for core elements of plum bonsai pruning in early spring will accidentally injure the formed flower buds. According to statistics from the Suzhou Landscape Bureau, improper pruning can reduce the number of flowering in the next year by 60%. Correct operation should be completed within 7-10 days after the flowers fade, when new buds have not yet germinated, which can not only retain the flower buds, but also stimulate the growth of new branches. Graded pruning methodology The branches are graded according to 20cm short branches, 20-30cm medium branches, and 30cm+ long branches: 1. Keep 3-5 bud points on short branches to promote flowering. 2. The middle branches are pruned by the "removing two and leaving five" method 3. Long branches need to be retracted to the base 2-3 nodes, focusing on cutting off six types of forbidden branches, such as cross branches and parallel branches, to maintain the crown light transmittance of more than 70%. Advanced skills for plum bonsai modeling: Three principles for metal wire binding Select plastic-coated aluminum wire (diameter 1-3mm) to implement the modeling: · 45-degree winding angle ensures uniform force·Control the bend of the main stem within 120°·Timely release the binding dynamic modeling sequence combined with the growth cycle after 12-18 months of shaping: pruning after flowering in March → binding of new shoots in May → fine-tuning and shaping in September → releasing the shackles in December. Through 3-5 years of cyclic shaping, a classic dragon-style shape of "one inch and three bends" can be created.
The maintenance of plum piles must follow the principle of "seven parts natural and three parts artificial." It is recommended to take growth records every month and combine phenological period adjustment techniques. Master the rhythm of "cutting in spring, tying in summer, cultivating in autumn and protecting in winter" and you can make a high-quality bonsai in three years. Regular use of gibberellin 200ppm solution to treat incisions can effectively promote callus formation.