How to make a bonsai with papaya and begonia
As a popular material for traditional bonsai art in China, papaya crabapple is popular among gardening enthusiasts for its curved branches and gorgeous flowers. This rose plant not only has ornamental value, but also contains unique skills in its production process. Mastering the correct cultivation method can make your bonsai work more artistic value. Four elements for making papaya and begonia bonsai: The key to selecting pots and matching soil. Purple sand pottery pots are the first choice. It is recommended to choose a round or square shape with a diameter of 30-40cm. It is recommended to use indigo or dark brown color for pots to form a visual contrast with coral red flowers. Recommended substrate formula: 4 parts of humus soil +3 parts of river sand +1 part of bone meal +2 parts of plant ash to ensure balanced drainage and fertility. Note that the basin soil needs to be replaced every 2 years to prevent soil hardening. Detailed explanation of reproduction technology: When rationing in spring, 15cm of root system will be retained, and the rootstock will be selected for grafting. Bud grafting requires selecting full axillary buds in August and using T-type grafting method. Pay attention to cutting off the 8cm thick root for root insertion and inserting it obliquely at 45 degrees into the soil. High-altitude layering is recommended for layering propagation. Wrap water moss at the girdling area, and the success rate can reach 90%. The golden period of plastic arts shaping is from the time after falling leaves to the beginning of germination, and metal wire and brown wire are mixed and bound. The winding angle of the main branch is controlled at 30-45 degrees, and the secondary branch retains its natural curve. Recommended cliff-style shape: the main stem is tilted at 60 degrees, and the auxiliary branches are distributed in a stratus cloud shape. Trim follows the principle of "removing straight and leaving curved", and apply healing agent to the wound in time. Key points for four-season maintenance: Maintain direct light for 4 hours per day during the growth period, and control water for 20 days during the flower bud differentiation period. High temperatures in summer require foliar spraying, and winter can be wintering in the open air above-15℃. Fertilization plan: Apply nitrogen and phosphate fertilizer in March, supplement potassium fertilizer in June, and add organic fertilizer in September. Pay attention to rotating the flowerpot regularly to ensure balanced development of the shape.
Mastering these key skills, your papaya and crabapple bonsai will gradually show its vitality and quaint beauty. Whether it's the shape of the willow branches or the combination of flowers and leaves, it takes time to settle and polish with skills. I look forward to you creating a unique bonsai masterpiece.