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Making of small Bonsai盆景 appreciation of small BonsaiBamboo, as a traditional ornamental plant in China, is loved by people for its elegant and simple style. Small Bonsai has become a favorite in home decoration and office places with its unique artistic charm. This article will take you into the world of small Bonsai, from making to appreciation, to explore.
Making of small Bonsai1. Choose the right bamboo
To make a small Bonsai, you first need to choose the right bamboo, generally choose a vigorous and green bamboo, and choose different varieties of bamboo according to personal preferences, such as dwarf bamboo, weeping bamboo, etc.
2. Prepare tools and materials
The tools and materials for making small Bonsai include: Bonsai pot, culture soil, pruning tools, watering can, etc. The Bonsai pot is best in a shallow dish shape, and the culture soil should be selected with good breathability and strong drainage.
3. Planting bamboo
Put the bamboo into the pot and keep the soil loose to make the roots fully extend. When planting, you can cut some of the weak and sick branches to promote plant growth.
4. Watering and fertilizing
Bamboo likes a humid environment, but it is afraid of waterlogging. When watering, keep the soil moist and avoid water accumulation. Fertilization can be compound fertilizer or organic fertilizer, applied once a month to promote plant growth.
5. Pruning and shaping
Pruning and shaping of small Bonsai is a key step. According to personal preference, it can be pruned into upright, oblique, curved, etc., and the lines should be smooth and not too messy.
Appreciation of small Bonsai1. Morphological beauty
The morphological beauty of small Bonsai is mainly reflected in the upright, inclined, and curved aspects of the plant. The beautiful shape gives people a visual enjoyment and makes people feel happy.
2. Color beauty
The leaves of bamboo are green and evergreen, giving people a vibrant feeling. Under sunlight, the green leaves are more bright and have more ornamental value.
3. Artistic beauty
The making process of small Bonsai embodies the ingenuity of the maker. From material selection, shaping to pruning, each step condenses the maker's hard work. This artistic beauty makes people feel the ingenuity spirit of the maker while appreciating.
4. Rich cultural connotation
Bamboo, as an important element in Chinese traditional culture, has rich cultural connotation. The making and appreciation of small Bonsai are not only the pursuit of natural beauty but also the inheritance of traditional culture.
Small Bonsai making and appreciation are both a skill and an art. In the making process, we should pay attention to the details and grasp the form, color, art, and cultural connotation of bamboo to make the work more ornamental. Through appreciation, we can better understand the beauty of bamboo and feel the charm of Chinese traditional culture.
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