Abstract: Is your podocarpus growing stronger and stronger? Looking at its strong branches and green leaves, do you also want to give it a "beauty"? Don't worry, let's teach you how to perfectly prune the Podocarpine bonsai today and let it rejuvenate! Accurate before pruning...
Are your podocarpus growing stronger and stronger? Looking at its strong branches and green leaves, do you also want to give it a "beauty"? Don't worry, let's teach you how to perfectly prune the Podocarpine bonsai today and let it rejuvenate! Preparation before pruning
Before starting the knife, we have to prepare the tool first. Scissors, saws, pruning knives, these tools must be polished to ensure that they are extremely sharp, so that blood can be seen with one stroke when pruning and will not cause unnecessary damage to the Podocarpa pine. Also, don't forget to put on gloves and protect your little hands! Timing of pruning
Speaking of which, pruning is about timing. The best time is in spring and autumn every year. At this time, the Podocarpus is in its growing period. It recovers quickly after pruning and has better effects. Of course, if you really can't help it, you can prune it anytime, but remember to avoid the extreme seasons of midsummer and severe winter. Steps to prune
1. Cutting: This is a big show of pruning. You have to cut off all the branches that have pests and diseases, dried branches, and branches that grow too messy. It's like "slimming down" the Podocarpus, making it breathe smoothly and grow healthier.
2. Short cuts: For those branches that grow too long, we have to do a "short cut". The purpose of this is to stimulate the buds at the bottom of the branches and let them sprout more new branches, so that the shape can be more layered.
3. Pickling: The top of Podocarpa pine grows very fast. If the buds at the top are not picked off in time, it will grow taller and taller and lose its balance. Therefore, we must regularly pick off the top buds to make them grow fuller.
4. Shape: This is the essence of pruning. You can trim the Podocarpus into various shapes according to your personal preference, such as spherical shapes, conical shapes, multi-layered spherical shapes, etc. Remember to keep the overall proportion coordinated when pruning and don't make a certain part too obtrusive. Tips for pruning 1. The cut should be flat: When trimming, the cut should be flat, so that it can be beautiful and prevent the invasion of bacteria.
2. Disinfection after cutting: After trimming, don't forget to disinfect the wound to prevent bacterial infection.
3. Appropriate density: When pruning, the density of Podocarpus should be appropriately adjusted to make the entire bonsai look more natural.
4. Protect new shoots: During pruning, be careful to protect new shoots and twigs and do not damage them. Post-pruning maintenance After pruning, we still have to take good care of the Podocarpa pine. Water it, keep the soil moist, and place it in a well-ventilated place to allow it to recover as soon as possible. At the same time, regular fertilization should be carried out to ensure the nutritional needs of Podocarpa pine.
Having said so much, are you eager to "beautify" the Podocarpine bonsai? Remember that pruning is an art that requires patience and care. As long as you take care of it carefully, I believe that your Podocarpus bonsai will become more and more beautiful!