Abstract: Is your Podocarpine bonsai getting more and more stylish? To make it more beautiful, pruning is the key! Today, let me take you to explore the pruning of Podocarpus bonsai, so that your bonsai will become the focus of your circle of friends! Trim time, seize the golden season, you know...
Is your Podocarpine bonsai getting more and more stylish? To make it more beautiful, pruning is the key! Today, let me take you to explore the pruning of Podocarpus bonsai, so that your bonsai will become the focus of your circle of friends! Pruning time, seize the golden season
Do you know that the best time to prune Podocarpus bonsai is spring and autumn. In these two seasons, when the temperature is moderate, the growth rate of Podocarpus is also faster, and it recovers quickly after pruning. So don't miss these two seasons! Trim tool, prepare easily.
Trim tool is a useful assistant during the pruning process. You need to prepare scissors, tweezers, pruning shears, etc. These tools should be kept clean and hygienic to prevent infection with bacteria due to the use of dirty tools. Remember that the sharpness of the tool is also important to ensure the trimming effect. Trim the top to maintain the beauty of coordination.
The top of Podocarpus bonsai grows quickly and is prone to uncoordinated situations. Therefore, when pruning, pay attention to pruning the top in time. When pruning, pay attention to the growth point of Podocarpa pine and do not harm the growth point, so as to ensure the healthy growth of Podocarpa pine. Handle the branches and create the beauty of the skeleton. The branches and branches of the Podocarpus bonsai are the skeleton of the entire plant, so you need to pay attention to their thickness and branches. When pruning branches, pay attention to the neat and smooth incisions, and disinfect the incisions to prevent bacterial infection. Trim the lateral branches to show the beauty of nature. The lateral branches of Podocarpus bonsai are easy to grow upward, affecting the overall appearance. When pruning the side branches, you can leave the higher side branches and tilt them appropriately to make the entire Podocarpus bonsai more plump and natural. Control the height to maintain its elegant beauty. The height of the Podocarpus bonsai needs to be controlled. During pruning, the length of branches should be appropriately shortened according to the growth of the Podocarpa pine to control the height of the Podocarpa pine. However, do not over-prune it to avoid affecting the healthy growth of Podocarpus. Appropriate density to show the beauty of layers. The density of leaves and branches of Podocarpus bonsai has a great impact on the shape and aesthetics of the plant. When pruning Podocarpus, the density of Podocarpus should be appropriately adjusted according to the overall shape and aesthetics. Trim the leaves to keep them fresh and beautiful. The leaves of Podocarpus bonsai grow very fast. After pruning, the leaves can be fresher and the overall shape is more beautiful. Trim skills to create the beauty of personality 1. Cutting off: Cutting off the branches from the base can allow the stumps to have good ventilation and light transmission and grow vigorously. During pruning, cut off pest and insect branches and burn them immediately to prevent the spread of pests and diseases.
2. Short cutting: The long branches are cut short to stimulate the germination of axillary buds under the cutting opening and form strong lateral branches, thereby promoting their branching.
3. Shrinkage pruning: Retracting and pruning perennial branches is a powerful measure to shrink large trees. It is also the purpose of promoting the germination of new branches and restoring the tree's vitality. Precautions to protect the beauty of bonsai 1. Follow the principles of nature: do not over-shape or change the original growth patterns of the plant.
2. Appropriate re-cutting: Appropriate re-cutting should be carried out for old piles or sick plants to promote their renewal and rejuvenation.
3. Handle with caution: Operate carefully when pruning to avoid causing excessive damage to the plant or leaving unsightly wounds.
4. Post-pruning care: After pruning is completed, the plants need to be properly cared for. Clean up pruned branches and fallen leaves in time to keep the bonsai clean. Large wounds can be disinfected to avoid the invasion of pests and diseases.
5. Light, temperature and moisture: Maintain appropriate light, temperature and moisture to promote healthy growth of plants.
Now that you have mastered the pruning techniques of Podocarpus bonsai, are you eager to practice it? Come and give it a try, I believe your Podocarpine bonsai will become more and more beautiful!