What if the bonsai is out of shape? If you master this method, you can solve the problem well.

As a work of art, the newly formed bonsai, some fresh and lively, some healthy and handsome, some exquisite and unrestrained, can be described as a variety of forms, seems to be pleasing to the eye. But the plants in the bonsai will grow over time, which will mess up the original shape, so what do you need to do if you want the bonsai to stay in shape?

In order to keep the bonsai from getting out of shape, it needs to be trimmed, and when it comes to a certain period of time, it is also necessary to pick hearts, buds and leaves.

Bonsai pruning skills:

In order to maintain the shape of the bonsai, the new branches need to be pruned frequently. Wheel branches, parallel branches and cross branches will affect the beauty and make the bonsai out of shape, so it needs to be pruned. The branches and leaves with dense growth need to be thinned. On the other hand, harmful branches damaged by insects should be cut off immediately. If you want to keep the bonsai in shape, you must trim it in time, and the method of repair should be decided according to the shape of the bonsai. Generally speaking, the long branches are cut short and the dense branches are thinly cut off.

Pick the heart:

If the plant growth in the bonsai is too exuberant, or the branches somewhere are too sparse, the tender heads can be removed from the branches to inhibit growth and promote the growth of side branches, so that the bonsai will not become disorganized.

Pick the buds:

Bonsai plants in the base or trunk will sprout, sprouting should pay attention to remove some, to avoid the formation of forked branches, affecting the beauty. And if it is not removed, it is easy to cause insect pests. Therefore, except for the parts that must be retained, the rest should be removed.

Picking leaves:

For foliage bonsai, it is also necessary to pick leaves. Because the best viewing time for this kind of bonsai is when there are new leaves, leaf picking treatment can not only increase the number of tree sprouting, but also make bonsai ornamental effect better.

Root pruning

In addition to external pruning, the roots hidden in the basin should also be dealt with. Generally, the roots should be trimmed appropriately when turning the basin. If the root length is too dense or too long, it should be trimmed according to the situation. If the new root is not well developed and the end of the root system is at the bottom of the clod, it does not need to be trimmed and the original basin will continue to be used when turning the basin. If the roots are well developed and the roots are all at the bottom of the soil, the roots need to be thinned, the old roots will be removed, and some new roots will be retained to turn the basin. At this time, a larger basin is needed. For some old pile bonsai, when turning the basin, it is necessary to lift the root, and cut off the old root and root tip, plus loose and fertile soil to make the new root develop.

Bonsai is highly ornamental, but it also needs patience to take care of it. If the bonsai is not out of shape, it is necessary to prune the newly grown branches and leaves in time. Timely pruning can greatly improve the ornamental quality of bonsai.