How to use honeysuckle old vines to make potted plants
The honeysuckle old vine potted shape is an innovative way to transform traditional medicinal plants into artistic bonsai. By cleverly using the natural form of old vines and combining with artificial ligation technology, living sculptures with great ornamental value can be created. This technique can not only continue the vitality of plants, but also upgrade ordinary potted plants into works of art that can be passed down. 1. Fundamentals of cuttage propagation 1.1 Selection criteria Select 3-5-year-old vines with a diameter of ≥ 3 cm, and intercept 20-25cm healthy stem segments. The incision needs to maintain a 45° slope to increase the water absorption area. 1.2 The substrate preparation uses a mixed substrate with humus soil: river sand =3:2, and 5cm thick ceramsite is laid at the bottom of the deep cylinder basin to enhance drainage. 2. Core modeling technology 2.1 Double vine cultivation method retains 2 main vines for differentiated treatment: 40cm for strong vines to pick the core, and 30cm for weak vines to form a natural hierarchical contrast. 2.2 The lead wire shaping technique uses a 2mm plastic-coated aluminum wire to be spirally wound at an angle of 45°. Natural bending is achieved through the "three windings and one pressing" technique, and the winding angle is adjusted every 15 days. 3. Advanced modeling skills 3.1 Space-time conversion method When changing pots at the beginning of autumn, a 30-degree oblique planting method is used, combined with the moss moisturizing layer to create a small environmental humidity and promote the development of aerial roots. 3.2 Tension setting uses the residual stress of lead wire for winter setting, and enhances the flexibility of branches through low-temperature treatment of-5℃.
After careful shaping of the four seasons, the old vine finally presents the visual spectacle of "dead trees in spring". Regularly wiping the vines with diluted beer can enhance the luster, and with the moss micro-landscape, traditional honeysuckle can glow with new artistic vitality.