Bonsai knowledge: skills for thickening Bonsai branches

In view of the fact that the thickening of bonsai branches is a problem that many bonsai friends want to solve, the editor here summarizes a set of methods for rapid thickening of subcutaneous tissue by shaking tree trunks. Compared with other methods, this method is more convenient and convenient. It works quickly and has the characteristics of low cost. The specific operations are as follows:

1. Method of operation.

When it is found that the branch at the reservation point is too thin, pinch the base of the branch point with the left index finger and thumb to prevent the base from falling off and breaking, grasp the middle of the branch with the right hand, and then slowly shake the branch at a small angle in front, back, left and right. From small to large, the branches have been shaken to about 45 degrees on each corner, and each angle must be shaken seven to eight times, in order to loosen the local tissue, stimulate the shaken cortex and promote the regeneration of cells in the plant. Because the growth of plant tissues and organs and even the whole plant is based on cell growth, that is, it is practiced through cell division, increasing the number of cells and increasing volume through cell expansion.

Second, operating time.

It should be determined that in the peak plant growth season, the growth temperature required by different kinds of plants is different. The suitable growth temperature of subtropical plants, such as elm, sparrow, magnolia, firethorn and so on, is normal at 25 ℃. We think that East China is the peak season for tree stump growth from April to September every year, and this stage is the best time for operation. It is appropriate to choose morning or evening in the day, and try to avoid high temperature at noon.

Third, the number of operations.

For the branches that are shaken and loose, the degree of length and thickness should be observed at ordinary times. The interval of each shaking operation is about 10 days, and the operation is re-operated every ten days. The shaking should be stopped immediately when the appropriate thickness is reached, otherwise it will cause super-large and super-thick, and the thickness of the secondary branch is the same as that of the primary branch. After shaking many times according to this method, the local branches can be thickened more than three times in the same year.

IV. Points for attention:

The ① branch is too thin and the base diameter is less than 0.3cm, which is not suitable for operation.

The newly grown buds of ② should not be operated before Lignification:

③ should move slowly when shaking, do not let part of the bark break

Protect the bud eyes of branches during ④ operation to prevent bud deficiency in the future.

After each shake, the ⑤ must fix the future direction angle of the branches in time to create favorable conditions for the next styling.

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