Production methods and maintenance techniques of moss jade bonsai

Moss jade, which is not only a plant, but also a planting method, began in the Edo period in Japan, is one of the Japanese bonsai, has a long history. The characteristic of the moss jade bonsai is that it does not use hard material to carve the shape, but only uses the root of the plant to wrap it into a circle with soil, and then cover it with moss. The following is the production method and maintenance skills of moss jade bonsai.

I. production steps

1. First of all, you need to get the raw materials ready and choose according to your hobbies. According to the general material, moss, soil and thick thread are needed. This is very creative, it can have a different style, everyone uses different tools, so the production steps may be different, as long as the goal is achieved.

two。 First of all, take the bonsai that you want to make into moss jade, preferably a small potted plant, clean up the soil above its roots, be careful not to hurt its roots in the process, and then wash the soil above the roots of this relatively small tropical flower.

3. Mix the coal and special bonsai soil, wrap its roots in a ratio of 7 to 3, and then squeeze it into the shape of a ball. Wrap it in a layer of moss and fasten it with a thicker rope. Other ways to fix it are also possible. Then put it in a beautiful basin, and the whole step is done!

Second, maintenance skills

1. Soak it in water once to keep it moist for more than ten days. The house is relatively dry in summer and autumn, so you can spray it twice a day and put it in the rain when it rains, so that it can grow faster because there are a lot of nutrients it needs in the rain.

two。 It is suitable for living in an environment similar to that of human beings. We all need to maintain a certain degree of humidity. To make it ventilated and breathable, we also need to give it sufficient light. It is not suitable for growing up in dark areas and requires a certain amount of astigmatism or semi-shady environment. In the maintenance, to give it a certain amount of light, and it is best not to be too strong, not direct light.

3. Spray it a few more times a day. Don't pour too much water at once. Just keep it moist. The most suitable temperature for growth is 25 degrees Celsius, so put it in the house in winter.

4. It is very different from other plants. First of all, its roots can only be fixed, and the absorption of water and nutrients mainly depends on leaves. Then it will dormant when the humidity is not enough, and the leaves will turn gray-green, which is not because it is dead. At this time, it is very strong, not afraid of cold and heat. As long as it touches the water, it can restore its green state.