Method of Making a Smiling Meijuiling Bonsai
As a traditional famous flower in China, the smiling meijuiling is popular in the art of bonsai due to its elegant fragrance and graceful form. But how to cultivate an ordinary smiling meijuiling into a uniquely shaped bonsai? This article will systematically explain the six core techniques of making a smiling meijuiling bonsai, from material selection to maintenance.
Three Basic Elements of Making a Smiling Bonsai
Material Preparation and Pot Selection Tips
Select 3-4 year-old smiling meijuiling plants paired with purple sand陶 pots with a diameter of 25-35cm, and it is recommended to choose a begonia red glaze pot to enhance visual contrast. The soil mixture should use the golden ratio of decomposed leaf soil: mountain soil: river sand = 5:3:2 to ensure a balance of breathability and water retention.
Scientific Potting Five-Step Method
① Replace the pot before spring germination ② Trim 1/3 of the overgrown roots ③ Place a 3cm layer of ceramsite at the bottom of the pot ④ Fill in the prepared nutrient soil ⑤ After watering thoroughly, keep it in the shade for 10 days. Special note: When purchasing finished plants from the market, check if the roots are entangled, and it is recommended to wash the roots.
Advanced Techniques for Shaping a Smiling Bonsai
Three-Line Twisting and Shaping Method
Use a 45-degree angle to pull the main branches with brown silk for shaping, and retain 2-3 buds for secondary branches. During the plum rain season, implement the S-shaped trunk shaping, with aluminum wire for auxiliary shaping, adjusting the binding angle every 15 days.
Four-Season Pruning Schedule
Professional Level Maintenance Management Plan
Light and Humidity Control System
Use a 70% shade net to build a maintenance area, combined with an automatic misting system to maintain 60%-75% environmental humidity. In winter, ensure an average of 4 hours of scattered light per day to prevent yellowing and falling of leaves.
Precise Water and Fertilizer Management Cycle
In the growing season (April-September), water thoroughly every 3 days, combined with 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate foliar fertilizer; in the dormant season (December-February), control the water to slightly dry the pot soil. Bury 200g of bone meal per pot every March, and apply fermented cake fertilizer once in June and September.
Disease and Pest Control Plan
Establish a preventive spraying calendar: spray mancozeb in April to prevent (T-J) disease, use abamectin in June and August to control red spider mites, and clean the garden with lime sulfur before winter. If sooty mold is found, immediately treat it with a 800 times solution of carbendazim for 3 consecutive times.
After mastering these essentials of making a smiling meijuiling bonsai, it is recommended for beginners to start with small and medium-sized bonsais. Regularly observe the plant's condition and keep a maintenance log, and you can cultivate a high-quality smiling meijuiling bonsai with both ornamental value and artistic beauty within 3-5 years. Look forward to sharing your creation experience in the comments section!