Bottle bonsai made with Changshou Guan Begonia
A short knowledge about making a bottle bonsai with Changshou Guan Begonia, here is a bottle bonsai created using Changshou Guan Begonia. The site editor will introduce it to netizens next.
Recently, I got several empty wine bottles and just made one pot, others will be uploaded successively. I will introduce the process of making a bottle bonsai with Changshou Guan Begonia as detailed as possible for everyone's reference. First, select a Changshou Guan Begonia that has been cultivated, trim the branches that affect the shape, such as the overly long and overlapping branches, then use wire to assist in bending and correct the shape of the crown branches, as shown in the picture:
Next, use a spade to remove the begonia from the pot and perform soil removal and root arrangement.
Select a wine bottle that can organically combine with the shape of the begonia seedling and mark the cutting position for the "planting hole" with a marker pen after repeated comparisons between the tree and the bottle. Then use a stone cutting machine to cut it, paying attention to construction safety during operation. After cutting the "planting hole," a drainage hole should be made at the bottom of the bottle to prevent root rot.
This is a special tool for processing wine bottles.
After the planting bottle is processed and made, the begonia can be placed in the bottle, correct the planting posture, and strive to achieve the best combination of the bottle and the tree. Then proceed with planting according to the conventional potting method. Since the bottle has good sealing and poor breathability, the planting medium should be loose and breathable. I use a mixture of peat, perlite, and garden soil. See the photo:
When filling the medium, shake the bottle while filling it firmly. After planting, water thoroughly for the first time and place it in a ventilated and shaded area. In this way, a distinctive begonia bottle bonsai is taking shape. During subsequent maintenance, the shape should be constantly corrected to grow in a perfect direction.
The above () introduces the complete content of making a bottle bonsai with Changshou Guan Begonia. Green plant enthusiasts may refer to this for inspiration.