Production and maintenance of pendulous begonia bonsai
As a classic material of traditional China bonsai art, pendulous crabapple is favored by gardening enthusiasts for its soft hanging branches and gorgeous flowers. Its unique branch shape can not only show the natural wildness, but also shape it into a poetic artistic shape. This article will systematically analyze the complete cultivation system from material selection and modeling to daily maintenance to help you create a unique and charming crabapple bonsai. The whole process of pot selection and soil selection of pots and utensils in the production of bonsai requires both practicality and aesthetics: Purple sand pottery pots are ideal containers for crabapple because of their good breathability and simple color. A deep basin with a diameter of 30-40cm can provide sufficient growth space, and drainage holes must be provided on the bottom of the basin to prevent accumulation of water. The substrate formula is recommended to use 50% humus soil +30% garden soil +20% river sand, and add 2kg of bone meal per cubic meter as the base fertilizer to ensure long-term release of nutrients. Three paradigms of plastic arts 1. Inclined dry type: The trunk is tilted at 45 degrees and is pulled by the metal wire to form an elegant movement. 2. Cliff style: Use gravity to make the branches fall naturally, showing the beauty of precipitousness. 3. Curved dry type: Use pan-binding technique to create an S-shaped curve to enhance visual rhythm. The best time to shape is before the sprout or after the flower wither in early spring. Use palm silk to bind in sections, adjust the traction angle every 15 days, and cooperate with picking to control the top advantage. The core points of water and fertilizer management cycle table for maintaining Begonia pennis. Keep the soil moist during the growing season without accumulating water, and use the "see the dry and wet" method for watering. 3-6 Apply diluted soybean cake fertilizer every half of the month, and increase phosphorus and potassium fertilizer during flower bud differentiation period. Starting from September, nitrogen fertilizer will be stopped and plant ash will be used to supplement potassium to enhance winter cold resistance. Pruning and shaping Immediately after blooming during the prime time to remove residual flowers and overly dense branches. After falling leaves in winter, heavy cutting will be carried out to retain 3-5 main branches and 2-3 bud points for each branch. Pay attention to removing binding objects in time to avoid brown silk embedding into the skin layer and forming ligature marks.
Through scientific cultivation, the pendulous crabapple bonsai can maintain its ornamental value for decades. Mastering the key to "three-point shape and seven-point maintenance", rotating the basin regularly to ensure uniform light reception, and cooperating with seasonal maintenance measures, this "fairy in the flower" will surely bloom with eternal charm.