How to plant white wax bonsai
Ash bonsai has become a star plant in the bonsai world due to its strong branches and distinctive ornamental characteristics of four seasons. Mastering scientific cultivation methods can not only improve the survival rate, but also show unique artistic value through modeling techniques. This article will systematically analyze the entire process of cultivating white wax bonsai from basic cultivation to advanced modeling. Cultivation methods It is recommended to collect piles during the dormant period from December to February of the following year, when the tree sap flows slowly and the wound healing ability is strong. When digging, the main root should be kept more than 30cm long and wrapped in moss for transportation to avoid sun and dehydration. It is recommended to prune the trunk and lateral branches at a ratio of 3:1, and apply healing agents to the incision to prevent bacterial infection. Select strong branches with a diameter of 0.8- 1.2 cm for cuttage propagation, and retain 3-4 bud points in each section. The substrate is mixed with vermiculite and river sand at a ratio of 1:3, and the cutting depth is 1/3 of the branches. Maintain the temperature of 18-25 ° C and humidity of 70%, and use it with the sunshade net, new capillary roots can be seen after 30 days. After rooting, 15 days of seedling training are needed, and the light duration is gradually increased. Shaping skills Shape the skeleton before spring sprout, use 2.5mm aluminum wire to coil, follow the principle of "thick at the bottom and thin at the top", and control the angle of the main branch at 30-45 degrees. Focus on dealing with bad branch types such as crossed branches and parallel branches, and adjust the spatial distribution of branches through hanging and pulling methods. Leaf management During the growth period, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizers (10-15-10) are applied every month, combined with leaf picking and type control techniques: retain the petioles for the first time, and retain 2-3 pairs of leaves after the second germination, which can reduce the size of the leaves by 40%. In winter, the method of cutting trunks and storing branches is used, and the cutting angle is cut 0.5cm above the bud point to promote branch density. Maintenance points use red jade soil mixed with pine needle soil (ratio 4:6) as the substrate. Maintain the watering principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet" in spring and autumn, and spray in the morning and evening to increase humidity in summer. When changing pots in early spring every two years, bone meal is used as base fertilizer in conjunction with root pruning. Common stem-boring pests can be controlled by irrigating the roots with abamectin diluted 2000 times.
Through the combination of scientific maintenance and artistic modeling, the white wax bonsai can present the landscape effect of "shrinking the ground into inches." Regularly observe the status of the plants and flexibly adjust management measures, and a high-quality bonsai with collectible value can be created in three years.