You can grow a natural bonsai tree in the garden or at home on the windowsill. The national symbol of Japan is created from the usual shrubs, deciduous trees, conifers. Homemade miniature trees are made from fatty plants, ficus, and other ornamental plants. To create a real bonsai with your own hands will require a lot of time and effort. The strictly phased process of growing a living tree includes the gradual formation of the crown and root system, timely dressing and changing the pot.
The art of growing bonsai trees first appeared in China, but gained particular popularity in Japan. The inhabitants of the country sought to surround themselves with numerous green spaces, but the small territory and lack of fertile soil did not allow them to do this. Then the Japanese began to plant plants in pots, to form beautiful trees from their crowns. Over time, they brought the skill of growing dwarf plantations to perfection.
Bonsai entered China with medicine and Buddhism from ancient India. Monks and wandering healers then wore medicinal plants, rooted in the ground, in small pots. This made it possible to always have fresh ingredients for tinctures on hand. To give a natural burden to compactness, its crown was constantly trimmed.
Images of trees in containers were noticed by archaeologists in the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs. Scientists believe that such plants could play a certain religious role, related to rituals, methods of healing.
The advantages of decorative trees in the interior
The eastern style of the interior is restrained and calm. But even in such a minimalist design there is always room for indoor plants. Japanese bonsai - a popular area of floristry, fits perfectly into any room. Natural decor will look original in a classic living room, in a modern hi-tech kitchen.
So that the bonsai does not look lonely and does not stand out as a green spot on the general background, other plants similar in shape to the trunk or crown can be placed in the room.Wall paintings with natural motifs will perfectly complement the interior.
Natural decorative trees of any size are simply created for rooms decorated with natural materials. Stone tiles, wooden lining, massive furniture go well with Japanese wood. If the crown has a bright color, it can be emphasized with the help of window textiles, pillows, small accessories.
The main advantage of decorative trees in the interior is the ability to create a natural atmosphere. A miniature copy will become the central accent, when entering the room will not go unnoticed. Thanks to the many styles, you can create an original decor already under the existing interior. Common bonsai options are Classic Straight, Tilted Tree, Cascade, Two Trunks, Roots on a Rock, and Rooted in Stone.
Basic rules, features of cultivation and care
The likeness of natural bonsai trees is created manually. To achieve the effect, you need to know some features of growing popular mini-copies. A special pot, tool, and special long-term care will be required. Reproduced natural creations will have realistic proportions, and live according to their inherent routine.
Soil and pot selection
Soil for growing decorative wood is of great importance. A nutrient-rich soil that retains and transmits moisture can be used. Recommended composition:
Swamp clay. Provides a uniform supply of nutrients, binds beneficial substances. It is better to use clay granules in the form of balls;
Volcanic sand. Increases the porosity of the earth, permeability to oxygen. Prevents rotting of the soil;
River sand. It retains moisture, well dilutes the lumpy structure;
Humus. Natural humus accumulates and gives away nutrients.Use vegetable decomposed residues of high acidity;
Pumice. Absorbs and gradually gives the plant nutrients and moisture. Promotes the correct formation of roots, prevents them from growing deeper into the container.
The bonsai pot should be wide and shallow, regardless of the type of plant being grown. This form provides the tree with the correct growth and development, allows you to control the branching of roots and freely form the crown.
A good container for decorative wood should have large drainage holes. So that the soil does not crumble, a grid is placed at the bottom of the pot. Glazing on the inside is not allowed. Plain containers suitable for bonsai, without bows, beads, drawings.
Watering and air temperature
The method of watering dwarf trees may vary depending on their type. To determine how much moisture is needed, you can touch. If the earth is dry only on the surface, simple soaking will be sufficient. Dehydration of the soil at a distance of more than 1 cm in depth requires watering.
Some bonsai styles suggest a different decor at the roots, which makes it difficult to analyze the soil for moisture. In this case, you can determine the need for watering by the weight of the pot. The capacity is taken in hand and compared the weight of the watered and drained land with the plant. Humidify a decorative tree in several ways:
Full watering. They are carried out using a watering can with a divider at the end. Water passes well through the entire tank, exits through the drain holes;
Soaking. The container is completely immersed briefly in a container of water. The method allows you to evenly saturate the earth with moisture;
Spraying. Spend every 3 days. This method allows you to clean the leaves of dust, moisten the air and the topsoil. Especially in daily spraying needs a moss root coverage.
In addition to timely and sufficient hydration, bonsai trees need to maintain a certain temperature regime. Each type of plant has its own requirements for air temperature, taking into account the method of growing - outdoors in the garden or indoors. Houseplants need to choose a bright place with good oxygen circulation. Tropical species cannot tolerate lowering temperatures to + 12 ° C, subtropical - up to + 7 ° C. Classic types of bonsai from the familiar climate zone freely tolerate temperatures of 0 ° C.
Soil cultivation and top dressing
The right bonsai primer does not need to be loosened. He should pass air and moisture well. If there are problems with the absorption of liquid, the leaves of the tree grow dull and the branches weaken, the soil must be fed, fertilized or replaced with a new one.
Bonsai needs frequent watering, which provides the plant with good growth, but at the same time leaches 20% of nutrients from the ground. Losses can be reduced by periodically applying fertilizers. Mixtures based on nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus are suitable for dwarf trees. The ideal option is a mixture of three components in a ratio of 12: 6: 6.
Regular replenishment of nutrients has a huge impact on plant growth and development. Fertilizers can be introduced in several ways. Useful balls and granules are simply buried in the soil. In a favorable environment, during irrigation, they release nutrients. To capture a large suction area, powdered and liquid mixtures are used.
The trees growing in pots must be constantly looked after, regularly fed, especially during the period of active growth (in spring and summer). Mixing of useful components occurs in a proportion of 10:10:10. In the autumn, the procedure is stopped.
Rules for the formation of a young tree
To give the bonsai tree decorativeness, several methods are used.Provides a beautiful, characteristic crown shape with cropping. These are the first actions that are carried out at the stage of formation of new shoots and branches. First, the upper part of the plant is cut in the form of an arc. After some time, extra branches are removed according to the following rules:
Remove one of the branches located opposite each other;
Remove intersecting branches;
Cut thin, weak shoots coming from the trunk;
Places of cuts are treated with special tools;
Young shoots formed in the spring are removed with tweezers.
In addition to pruning, wire is used to form the crown of a young tree. With its help, the branches are made curved. Young shoots are wrapped with soft material and left unnatural until stiff.
A wound branch requires constant monitoring. It must be rotated periodically, since there is a high probability of the ingrowth of thin material into the soft tissues of the stem.
How to grow bonsai at home
First of all, you need to choose the type of planting material and the type of plant. A beautiful bonsai tree can be obtained from a finished seedling, seed, cuttings. Each method of cultivation has advantages and disadvantages, suitable for a particular crop. When choosing an option, it is necessary to take into account the inherent stages of care, the complexity of germination, the formation of the crown. The initial control of all processes ensures in the future the simplicity of maintaining the perfect bonsai shape in accordance with a certain style.
From seed
Before planting, the seeds must be properly processed to prevent the occurrence of diseases during germination in the soil. A few days before being transferred to the soil, the material is placed in water or laid out on peat moss. To accelerate the effect, you can slightly deform the hard shell and treat with mixtures against diseases. It is also necessary to disinfect the soil before planting. Use the technique of freezing or steaming.
Bonsai seeds are transferred to the ground in spring or late autumn. The prepared pot is filled with earth, leaving a few centimeters to the edge. Then crush with an even flat object. On the surface of the soil spread the seeds and sprinkle with sand. The container is abundantly watered and covered with glass or polyethylene. Rearrange it in a cool place, protected from direct sunlight.
From seedling
You can find a suitable seedling in a forest belt or in a specialized store. You should choose a healthy, strong plant with no signs of pest damage. A bush 10-15 cm tall will take root well. Long, growing down roots must be cut. A length of 5 cm will be sufficient. All side shoots must be removed, and the vertical ones shortened. This method of growing is suitable for deciduous bonsai - oak, cedar, maple, birch.
The remaining land on the roots of the seedling before planting in a pot is not cleaned. The natural environment will contribute to better rooting. Over the next two weeks, the plant must be constantly monitored, noting its reaction to loosening and watering. After a year, the bonsai is transplanted into another pot, its roots are shortened.
The advantage of the method of growing a decorative tree from a seedling is a significantly reduced time for growing a plant. For several years you can get an adult bonsai. The disadvantages include lack of decorativeness. It is difficult to give the lignified trunk and branches the necessary shape.
From cuttings
A simple and affordable way to grow bonsai using cuttings has become widespread among fans of this direction. This option allows you to initially engage in the formation of a tree, without losing a whole year to germinate and strengthen the seed.
Many plants respond well to cuttings. Only young green material collected in spring is used. You can plant it as follows:
Choose a suitable green twig up to 10 cm in length and cut;
We prepare the container and the soil, process everything with hormonal powder;
At the bottom of the tank lay a layer of gravel;
The rest of the pot is filled with soil mixture;
We free the lower part of the cut from branches;
In the place of root formation we make an oblique incision;
We place the stalk in the ground 2-3 cm and water well.
Transplant Rules
Any soil mixture requires periodic replacement, because plants along with nutrients absorb many harmful components. Pot replacements also require bonsai as they grow. The appropriate time for transplantation is determined by several signs. A plant of any kind must be carried if roots are visible between the walls of the container and the ground. Urgent action is also indicated by a withering appearance. To transfer a bonsai to another pot without harming the plant, you must follow the following rules:
Dry the soil before transplanting;
Break a compacted root ball with a wooden stick;
Prepare a new pot, strengthen the mesh at the bottom;
Spread the roots of the plant well and place on a flat bottom of the flower capacity;
Trim the roots that touch the edges of the container;
Fill the plant with soil, not reaching the root neck, tighten with your hands.
Correction and formation of an adult tree
When the trunk of the decorative tree becomes sufficiently dense, the bonsai will take on the form of an adult tree. This takes a lot of time, during which the plant requires constant care. All parts of it need correction:
Trunk. There are several ways to make a powerful foundation. The barrel is alternately tilted in different directions, which leads to its slight deformation. Active damage to the mass occurs at the site of damage. For an even elongated base, tight wire wrapping is used.
Leaves.Removing old large leaves is necessary to obtain a neat green crown. Defoliation is carried out once a year. Almost all leaves are removed at the petiole level, leaving two leaves at the end of the branch. At this point, after a couple of weeks, a young kidney is formed.
The roots Only the ends of the roots are trimmed during transplantation. Young branching roots form at the cut site, which increase the absorption of nutrients from the soil. Removal of the main core root leads to the development of a large number of superficial growths.
Branches. Cut in the winter at rest. Flowering plants are best trimmed in the fall to provide numerous flower formation next summer on young twigs. Removing part of the branches is carried out to the place of formation of the extreme kidney.
Features of agricultural technology of some types of bonsai
You can grow Chinese bonsai from almost any plant. Suitable species for a miniature copy can be from the group of deciduous, coniferous, flowering, fruiting. Each future decorative tree has its own rules for planting and care.
Flowering and fruiting trees
Cultivation can occur by stocking or from seeds. The first option is used for common fruit trees (apple, cherry, plum), the second is suitable for citrus and other exotic specimens.
Simple fruit seeds are suitable for planting blooming bonsai. They must be mature and dense without damage. For safety, several seeds are planted at once. Prepare a pot and soil. Drainage is laid at the bottom of a flat container, filled with earth, and seeds are placed to a depth of 1 cm. The next year, the plant is transplanted and the central root is wound. This will restrain the active growth of the shoot, limit the stretching.
Coniferous trees
The most beautiful and difficult to grow bonsai species. Juniper, cedar, spruce are suitable for creating decor. Planting by seeds is carried out in early spring.Prior to this, the material extracted from the opened cones is subjected to stratification - they are kept at low temperature for several months to soften the seed coat. Such a procedure will prepare the embryo for development and facilitate its germination.
You can plant coniferous seeds in prepared pots with sifted coarse-grained sand. To do this, make shallow grooves, place seeds there, sprinkle with sand and water. To create a greenhouse effect, the containers are wrapped in polyethylene.
How to grow bonsai from a fat girl
An unpretentious money tree in an apartment usually grows to an impressive size. Give it a special appeal and miniature size in the popular bonsai technique. You can get a realistic composition if you follow the recommendations and rules for growing a fat woman:
Selection of planting material. Money tree is very easy to propagate. You can form a bonsai from a single side shoot or grow from scratch from a leaf.
Pot selection. Suitable capacity for most types of bonsai is not suitable for a fat woman. For its full development, the formation of a strong trunk will require a lot of space. An adult tree is transplanted into a reduced pot.
The formation of a tree. You can make a dense single trunk only after the growth of long side branches. The fat woman by its nature already has a massive trunk, but you can give it the desired shape by the method of growing tops. Branches are cut almost at the base. At the cut points, new leaflets are formed. It is also necessary to periodically remove large leaves.
When choosing a variety of Crassulaceae to create a natural decor, one should take into account the growth rate of leaves and root development of each. Variegated plants grow much slower than usual.
How to grow ficus bonsai
Creating a ficus bonsai includes integrated continuous work with the root system, trunk, crown.The following varieties well form a strong stalk: Sacred ficus, Benjamin, Panda, Ginseng.
First of all, choose the shape of the tree. It can be a single landing, double plexus or grove. The roots are given the desired shape by repeatedly cutting the main shoot. Because of this, the plant will grow in width, and not up. Young ficus is planted only in a spacious container.
Cutting of branches and roots of ficus bonsai is often carried out, as new ones grow very quickly. This must be done until the moment when the adult plant takes the desired shape. The desired shape of the trunk is given by the garter method - the tip is tilted and tied to the base. They also use an insulated wire - they wind the stalk, branches, fix in any position.
Sakura bonsai at home from seeds
Sakura seeds can be ordered at specialized online stores. Experts recommend purchasing seed material with a margin, as it is highly likely that most seeds will not sprout. You should also be prepared for all difficulties, be patient. It will take 10-20 years to grow a full-fledged tree. Landing at home is as follows:
A day or two before sowing, the seeds are soaked in water.
Prepare the soil, moisten it slightly.
In the soil, a depression is made up to 1 cm, seeds are laid in it and sprinkled.
The seed germination container is covered with plastic wrap, refrigerated and kept there for two months. The stratification process is necessary for the natural awakening of seeds, the transition to the growth phase.
After a certain period, the container is placed in the room. For normal germination, the plant should provide a constant temperature regime and good lighting.
When the seedlings grow a little, they are dived, transplanted into separate flat pots so that the root system can not grow.
Cardboard bonsai at home
It will take more than one year to grow a small tree. However, you can decorate the interior with artificial models, the creation of which will require much less time. Also, crafts will be a great gift for friends and relatives. You can build a structure from any materials at hand.
Materials and tools:
pencil, paper;
scissors;
PVA glue;
cardboard;
artificial lilac flowers;
shallow wooden box;
bulk material to create a foundation.
Create cardboard bonsai - step by step instructions
For clarity, draw a sketch on a piece of paper.
From the cardboard we cut out the first blank in the form of a circle or an oval, the next we make a little smaller in area.
We lay the largest workpiece face up, glue the next to it until we form a tree trunk.
In the form of a box of cardboard cut out a rectangle.
We lay it on the bottom of the base and glue the trunk to it.
We fill the box with sand, lay the pebbles on top.
We form a crown, glue artificial lilac flowers.
How to make artificial bonsai with your own hands - a step-by-step master class
Creating an artificial tree begins with finding the right branch for the trunk. It can have the most diverse form. Snags with various thickenings, curvature, and irregularities look interesting. If you are not lucky with the search for a branch, then the foundation can be made independently using a wire frame and gypsum.
Materials and tools:
a pot or plate;
gypsum, PVA glue;
floristic tape, scotch tape;
copper, aluminum or steel wire of different thicknesses;
acrylic paints, art brushes;
artificial coniferous twigs, moss.
Master class step by step:
With the help of a floral tape, we attach coniferous branches to the wire, we make blanks for the crown.
We bind a few pieces of thick wire. We form a frame that will serve as the trunk.
We dilute gypsum with water to the consistency of thick sour cream, pour the mixture into a pot, set the frame in it.
The resulting structure is dried during the day.
After the base has dried, proceed to the formation of the crown. To do this, we attach the twigs on the wire prepared in paragraph 1 to the frame, fix it with a floral tape and scotch tape.
We give the branches a shape, bend them at our discretion.
From gypsum (3 parts), PVA glue (1 part), and water we make a small amount of the mixture.
Gypsum freezes very soon, so you need to work quickly. With a brush, we begin to evenly apply the composition with a thin layer on the upper branches.
As soon as the mixture begins to thicken, go to the bottom of the trunk. The bottom of the trunk is thicker, therefore, its formation will require more solution. You can put it in thicker layers.
Having developed a batch, we do the following, and so on, until we fully form the trunk.
The resulting design is dried during the day.
Next, we start painting the product with acrylic paints.
After drying, we decorate the foot of the tree with the help of artificial moss.
Conclusion
Bonsai creativity has its own styles, directions and traditions. More often, maple or pine is used to create stunning, natural miniatures. When choosing a plant, many flower growers pay great attention to its useful properties - the ability to disinfect the air, destroy harmful bacteria.
You can grow a natural bonsai tree in the garden or at home on the windowsill. The national symbol of Japan is created from the usual shrubs, deciduous trees, conifers. Homemade miniature trees are made from fatty plants, ficus, and other ornamental plants. To create a real bonsai with your own hands will require a lot of time and effort. The strictly phased process of growing a living tree includes the gradual formation of the crown and root system, timely dressing and changing the pot.
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Bonsai: history of occurrence
The art of growing bonsai trees first appeared in China, but gained particular popularity in Japan. The inhabitants of the country sought to surround themselves with numerous green spaces, but the small territory and lack of fertile soil did not allow them to do this. Then the Japanese began to plant plants in pots, to form beautiful trees from their crowns. Over time, they brought the skill of growing dwarf plantations to perfection.
Bonsai entered China with medicine and Buddhism from ancient India. Monks and wandering healers then wore medicinal plants, rooted in the ground, in small pots. This made it possible to always have fresh ingredients for tinctures on hand. To give a natural burden to compactness, its crown was constantly trimmed.
Images of trees in containers were noticed by archaeologists in the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs. Scientists believe that such plants could play a certain religious role, related to rituals, methods of healing.
The advantages of decorative trees in the interior
The eastern style of the interior is restrained and calm. But even in such a minimalist design there is always room for indoor plants. Japanese bonsai - a popular area of floristry, fits perfectly into any room. Natural decor will look original in a classic living room, in a modern hi-tech kitchen.
So that the bonsai does not look lonely and does not stand out as a green spot on the general background, other plants similar in shape to the trunk or crown can be placed in the room.Wall paintings with natural motifs will perfectly complement the interior.
Natural decorative trees of any size are simply created for rooms decorated with natural materials. Stone tiles, wooden lining, massive furniture go well with Japanese wood. If the crown has a bright color, it can be emphasized with the help of window textiles, pillows, small accessories.
The main advantage of decorative trees in the interior is the ability to create a natural atmosphere. A miniature copy will become the central accent, when entering the room will not go unnoticed. Thanks to the many styles, you can create an original decor already under the existing interior. Common bonsai options are Classic Straight, Tilted Tree, Cascade, Two Trunks, Roots on a Rock, and Rooted in Stone.
Basic rules, features of cultivation and care
The likeness of natural bonsai trees is created manually. To achieve the effect, you need to know some features of growing popular mini-copies. A special pot, tool, and special long-term care will be required. Reproduced natural creations will have realistic proportions, and live according to their inherent routine.
Soil and pot selection
Soil for growing decorative wood is of great importance. A nutrient-rich soil that retains and transmits moisture can be used. Recommended composition:
The bonsai pot should be wide and shallow, regardless of the type of plant being grown. This form provides the tree with the correct growth and development, allows you to control the branching of roots and freely form the crown.
A good container for decorative wood should have large drainage holes. So that the soil does not crumble, a grid is placed at the bottom of the pot. Glazing on the inside is not allowed. Plain containers suitable for bonsai, without bows, beads, drawings.
Watering and air temperature
The method of watering dwarf trees may vary depending on their type. To determine how much moisture is needed, you can touch. If the earth is dry only on the surface, simple soaking will be sufficient. Dehydration of the soil at a distance of more than 1 cm in depth requires watering.
Some bonsai styles suggest a different decor at the roots, which makes it difficult to analyze the soil for moisture. In this case, you can determine the need for watering by the weight of the pot. The capacity is taken in hand and compared the weight of the watered and drained land with the plant. Humidify a decorative tree in several ways:
In addition to timely and sufficient hydration, bonsai trees need to maintain a certain temperature regime. Each type of plant has its own requirements for air temperature, taking into account the method of growing - outdoors in the garden or indoors. Houseplants need to choose a bright place with good oxygen circulation. Tropical species cannot tolerate lowering temperatures to + 12 ° C, subtropical - up to + 7 ° C. Classic types of bonsai from the familiar climate zone freely tolerate temperatures of 0 ° C.
Soil cultivation and top dressing
The right bonsai primer does not need to be loosened. He should pass air and moisture well. If there are problems with the absorption of liquid, the leaves of the tree grow dull and the branches weaken, the soil must be fed, fertilized or replaced with a new one.
Bonsai needs frequent watering, which provides the plant with good growth, but at the same time leaches 20% of nutrients from the ground. Losses can be reduced by periodically applying fertilizers. Mixtures based on nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus are suitable for dwarf trees. The ideal option is a mixture of three components in a ratio of 12: 6: 6.
Regular replenishment of nutrients has a huge impact on plant growth and development. Fertilizers can be introduced in several ways. Useful balls and granules are simply buried in the soil. In a favorable environment, during irrigation, they release nutrients. To capture a large suction area, powdered and liquid mixtures are used.
The trees growing in pots must be constantly looked after, regularly fed, especially during the period of active growth (in spring and summer). Mixing of useful components occurs in a proportion of 10:10:10. In the autumn, the procedure is stopped.
Rules for the formation of a young tree
To give the bonsai tree decorativeness, several methods are used.Provides a beautiful, characteristic crown shape with cropping. These are the first actions that are carried out at the stage of formation of new shoots and branches. First, the upper part of the plant is cut in the form of an arc. After some time, extra branches are removed according to the following rules:
In addition to pruning, wire is used to form the crown of a young tree. With its help, the branches are made curved. Young shoots are wrapped with soft material and left unnatural until stiff.
How to grow bonsai at home
First of all, you need to choose the type of planting material and the type of plant. A beautiful bonsai tree can be obtained from a finished seedling, seed, cuttings. Each method of cultivation has advantages and disadvantages, suitable for a particular crop. When choosing an option, it is necessary to take into account the inherent stages of care, the complexity of germination, the formation of the crown. The initial control of all processes ensures in the future the simplicity of maintaining the perfect bonsai shape in accordance with a certain style.
From seed
Before planting, the seeds must be properly processed to prevent the occurrence of diseases during germination in the soil. A few days before being transferred to the soil, the material is placed in water or laid out on peat moss. To accelerate the effect, you can slightly deform the hard shell and treat with mixtures against diseases. It is also necessary to disinfect the soil before planting. Use the technique of freezing or steaming.
Bonsai seeds are transferred to the ground in spring or late autumn. The prepared pot is filled with earth, leaving a few centimeters to the edge. Then crush with an even flat object. On the surface of the soil spread the seeds and sprinkle with sand. The container is abundantly watered and covered with glass or polyethylene. Rearrange it in a cool place, protected from direct sunlight.
From seedling
You can find a suitable seedling in a forest belt or in a specialized store. You should choose a healthy, strong plant with no signs of pest damage. A bush 10-15 cm tall will take root well. Long, growing down roots must be cut. A length of 5 cm will be sufficient. All side shoots must be removed, and the vertical ones shortened. This method of growing is suitable for deciduous bonsai - oak, cedar, maple, birch.
The remaining land on the roots of the seedling before planting in a pot is not cleaned. The natural environment will contribute to better rooting. Over the next two weeks, the plant must be constantly monitored, noting its reaction to loosening and watering. After a year, the bonsai is transplanted into another pot, its roots are shortened.
The advantage of the method of growing a decorative tree from a seedling is a significantly reduced time for growing a plant. For several years you can get an adult bonsai. The disadvantages include lack of decorativeness. It is difficult to give the lignified trunk and branches the necessary shape.
From cuttings
A simple and affordable way to grow bonsai using cuttings has become widespread among fans of this direction. This option allows you to initially engage in the formation of a tree, without losing a whole year to germinate and strengthen the seed.
Many plants respond well to cuttings. Only young green material collected in spring is used. You can plant it as follows:
Transplant Rules
Any soil mixture requires periodic replacement, because plants along with nutrients absorb many harmful components. Pot replacements also require bonsai as they grow. The appropriate time for transplantation is determined by several signs. A plant of any kind must be carried if roots are visible between the walls of the container and the ground. Urgent action is also indicated by a withering appearance. To transfer a bonsai to another pot without harming the plant, you must follow the following rules:
Correction and formation of an adult tree
When the trunk of the decorative tree becomes sufficiently dense, the bonsai will take on the form of an adult tree. This takes a lot of time, during which the plant requires constant care. All parts of it need correction:
Features of agricultural technology of some types of bonsai
You can grow Chinese bonsai from almost any plant. Suitable species for a miniature copy can be from the group of deciduous, coniferous, flowering, fruiting. Each future decorative tree has its own rules for planting and care.
Flowering and fruiting trees
Cultivation can occur by stocking or from seeds. The first option is used for common fruit trees (apple, cherry, plum), the second is suitable for citrus and other exotic specimens.
Simple fruit seeds are suitable for planting blooming bonsai. They must be mature and dense without damage. For safety, several seeds are planted at once. Prepare a pot and soil. Drainage is laid at the bottom of a flat container, filled with earth, and seeds are placed to a depth of 1 cm. The next year, the plant is transplanted and the central root is wound. This will restrain the active growth of the shoot, limit the stretching.
Coniferous trees
The most beautiful and difficult to grow bonsai species. Juniper, cedar, spruce are suitable for creating decor. Planting by seeds is carried out in early spring.Prior to this, the material extracted from the opened cones is subjected to stratification - they are kept at low temperature for several months to soften the seed coat. Such a procedure will prepare the embryo for development and facilitate its germination.
You can plant coniferous seeds in prepared pots with sifted coarse-grained sand. To do this, make shallow grooves, place seeds there, sprinkle with sand and water. To create a greenhouse effect, the containers are wrapped in polyethylene.
How to grow bonsai from a fat girl
An unpretentious money tree in an apartment usually grows to an impressive size. Give it a special appeal and miniature size in the popular bonsai technique. You can get a realistic composition if you follow the recommendations and rules for growing a fat woman:
How to grow ficus bonsai
Creating a ficus bonsai includes integrated continuous work with the root system, trunk, crown.The following varieties well form a strong stalk: Sacred ficus, Benjamin, Panda, Ginseng.
First of all, choose the shape of the tree. It can be a single landing, double plexus or grove. The roots are given the desired shape by repeatedly cutting the main shoot. Because of this, the plant will grow in width, and not up. Young ficus is planted only in a spacious container.
Cutting of branches and roots of ficus bonsai is often carried out, as new ones grow very quickly. This must be done until the moment when the adult plant takes the desired shape. The desired shape of the trunk is given by the garter method - the tip is tilted and tied to the base. They also use an insulated wire - they wind the stalk, branches, fix in any position.
Sakura bonsai at home from seeds
Sakura seeds can be ordered at specialized online stores. Experts recommend purchasing seed material with a margin, as it is highly likely that most seeds will not sprout. You should also be prepared for all difficulties, be patient. It will take 10-20 years to grow a full-fledged tree. Landing at home is as follows:
Cardboard bonsai at home
It will take more than one year to grow a small tree. However, you can decorate the interior with artificial models, the creation of which will require much less time. Also, crafts will be a great gift for friends and relatives. You can build a structure from any materials at hand.
Materials and tools:
Create cardboard bonsai - step by step instructions
How to make artificial bonsai with your own hands - a step-by-step master class
Creating an artificial tree begins with finding the right branch for the trunk. It can have the most diverse form. Snags with various thickenings, curvature, and irregularities look interesting. If you are not lucky with the search for a branch, then the foundation can be made independently using a wire frame and gypsum.
Materials and tools:
Master class step by step:
Conclusion
Bonsai creativity has its own styles, directions and traditions. More often, maple or pine is used to create stunning, natural miniatures. When choosing a plant, many flower growers pay great attention to its useful properties - the ability to disinfect the air, destroy harmful bacteria.