How to trim the roots of banyan bonsai

The beauty of the banyan bonsai lies in the roots, stems, branches and leaves. If the shape of the stem and branches is very complete, but the root appears thin and powerless, the part of the root is defective, the number of the root is less, the root direction is offset, and the root size is uneven, it will affect the overall beauty. At this time, the root filling method can be used to make up for the root and make the root more perfect.

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Root filling can be done by inverted cutting, preferably in the rainy season. Choose a good part of the root, use a sharp grafting knife along the trunk of the cortex, gradually deep into the xylem, a knife cut about 2 cm, to form a tongue, the section should be smooth. Cut the root of the banyan tree, the color and thickness of the root should meet the requirements of filling, and the cutting length should be appropriate, about 1520 cm or more. The root end is cut into a wedge, and the size and length of the wedge is equal to that of the tongue-shaped section, and then connected. The splice should be aligned with the cambium at least on one side, and then tightly bound with a long plastic strip 1 cm wide to cover the interface. The other end of the root can be directly buried in the basin soil and compacted and watered once. Usually pay attention to watering, keep the soil moist, soon can survive.

Do not apply fertilizer within 1 month after root grafting to prevent root rot. The bonsai with the root should be placed in a cool and sunny place, but when it is hot and the light is strong, you should pay attention to shading, and do not touch the root to prevent the root from loosening and affect the wound healing.

When filling the root, it is more appropriate to connect the root with a diameter of about 0.51 cm, such as the diameter of the root is too large, the interface scar is large, and it is difficult to heal. The cutting interface should not be peeled too big and too deep, otherwise it is difficult to bind and seal, and the survival rate is low.

Bonsai banyan tree how to cultivate banyan tree bonsai pruning method

How to raise bonsai banyan trees? A lot of people would ask that. Banyan bonsai is one of our most common bonsai, which is evergreen all the year round and has a beautiful posture. Maintenance is also relatively simple, and it is the first choice for beginners of bonsai.

What is banyan bonsai?

The banyan bonsai refers to the bonsai of the banyan tree, which takes the banyan tree as the material, for the purpose of watching the stumps, roots and leaves of the banyan tree, through pruning, pruning, hanging and grafting, carefully cultivating and controlling its growth and development for a long time, making it a unique artistic shape of potted banyan bonsai. Ginseng banyan root is similar to ginseng, with natural shape, exposed root plate, luxuriant crown, unique charm, interesting and enjoyable, deeply loved by consumers all over the world. In the Netherlands, it has been named "Chinese Root". It is a flower variety that goes to the world and has a Chinese brand, which is a beautiful scenery decorated inside and outside the house.

The banyan tree is famous for its peculiar shape, luxuriant branches and leaves and huge crown. The banyan bonsai is based on the banyan tree, watching the banyan stump and the strange shape of roots and leaves for the purpose, through a variety of techniques to control its growth and development, making it a unique artistic shape of potted banyan bonsai.

How to raise bonsai banyan trees?

1. Banyan is a tropical tree species, which likes warm, sunny, moist and ventilated environment. In addition to sunshine, watering is also a key point in the daily management of banyan bonsai. Watering is one of the most important and frequent measures in the management of banyan bonsai. The banyan tree is planted in the basin, whether it is a deep basin or a shallow basin, the soil is always limited, and the water content is also limited. if it is not watered for a long time, the plant will wither due to lack of water, so it should be observed in time and watered according to the dry and wet condition of the soil to maintain soil moisture. Of course, watering should not be excessive, if overwatering, the basin soil is too wet for a long time, it is easy to cause root hypoxia and decay; at the same time, the amount of watering depends on seasonal changes, cold and warm weather. Generally speaking, in summer or drought, it is best to water once in the morning and evening, every day or every other day in spring and autumn, the stump germinates in spring, and it can also be watered in the morning and evening according to the situation. During the rainy season or rainy days, there is no need for watering, but also pay attention to drainage. Sandy soil can be watered more, clayey soil should be watered less. Watering can be foliar spray, can also be root irrigation, generally a combination of the two, first foliar spray, and then root irrigation through, pay attention not to irrigate "half of the water" to cause basin surface wet, basin dry phenomenon, and leaf spray can not be too much, easy to cause branches and leaves to grow. Northern families should often spray foliar water to increase the humidity of the air.

2. The potted soil of banyan bonsai is limited, so we should pay attention to the supplement of fertilizer at ordinary times. During the growing period of banyan trees in summer and autumn, rotten cake fertilizer and water are applied once a month, with little or no fertilization in winter. In addition, when changing the basin once every two years, the organic fertilizer will be crushed and matured according to a certain proportion, mixed into the basin to provide nutrition slowly. Quick-acting fertilization is to dilute organic fertilizer or chemical fertilizer, according to the seasonal growth of the stump needs to fertilize, but should not be too thick, the newly planted stump is not suitable for this kind of fertilization, fertilization in rainy days, fertilizer loss, the effect is not good.

3. It is best to change the basin in the early spring or late autumn of the dormant period of the banyan tree, and at the same time cut the root system which is too dense.

4. The banyan tree is resistant to pruning, strong germination and fast growth. In addition to pruning in early spring, new branches and overgrown branches should also be pruned according to modeling requirements in peacetime maintenance, so as to maintain the beauty of the tree shape and improve ornamental quality.

In addition, the growth temperature difference of banyan bonsai should not be too large, when the temperature difference is 10 degrees, it is very easy to cause the death of fallen leaves. The roots of banyan trees are also prone to root rot or nodule disease caused by all kinds of bacteria and fungi. Usually, without injuring the roots, we should slowly open the soil to check the roots and pay attention to spraying to prevent and cure them.

What if the leaves of bonsai banyan trees turn yellow?

The main results are as follows: 1. Water yellow: the young leaves are dark yellow and dull, the old leaves have no obvious change, the branches are small and yellow-green, and the new shoots are not long, indicating that they are overwatered. Remove the flowers from the pot and place them in a ventilated, cool, self-drying soil mass and then put them back into the basin.

2. Dry yellow: the yellow with lack of water is different from the yellow with more water, the yellow with lack of water is withered and dry at the tip or edge of the leaf, and the old leaf is withered and yellow from the bottom up, but the growth of the new leaf is relatively normal. Pay attention to watering enough and thoroughly.

3. Burning yellow: strong sunlight shines directly on some shade-loving flowers (such as orchid, peacock taro, hairpin, etc.), which can easily cause withered leaf tips and edges, and yellow spots in the sunny part of the leaves. Just move to the shade.

4. Lack of light: if the leaves are placed in a shady environment for a long time, the leaves can not get enough sunlight to form chlorophyll, and the whole leaves turn yellow and fall off. Supplementary light can avoid the disease.

5. Fat yellow: flowers yellowing caused by too much fertilization or too much concentration, showing dry brown at the tip of new leaves, general leaf thickening and no luster, and concave and convex not stretching, old leaves scorched yellow shedding. Fertilizer should be stopped immediately and some fertilizers should be washed with a large amount of washing.

6. lack of fertilizer: the color of the young leaves becomes lighter, showing yellow or light green, while the old leaves are more normal or gradually change from green to yellow. Check the basin soil, if there is a dry knot phenomenon should change the soil, usually apply thin fertilizer frequently and pour some alum at the right time.

How to promote the rapid rooting of banyan bonsai?

The banyan bonsai refers to the bonsai of the banyan tree, which takes the banyan tree as the material, for the purpose of watching the stumps, roots and leaves of the banyan tree, through pruning, pruning, hanging and grafting, carefully cultivating and controlling its growth and development for a long time, making it a unique artistic shape of potted banyan bonsai. Previously, I saw flower friends discussing how to promote the rooting, root modeling and air root growth of small and medium-sized (indoor culture) banyan bonsai, including dry and thorough pouring, transplanting to the outside, spraying water to the roots, using nutrient solution, and so on. The following editor will share with you the maintenance experience of flower friends for your reference and study.

1. Classification

The common indoor banyan bonsai is generally called two types: ginseng banyan bonsai and air-root banyan bonsai.

This is not to say that the varieties of banyan trees are different, but that bonsai have different landscaping techniques.

2. Production method

Ginseng banyan bonsai: take the banyan seedlings in a small light and waterproof container, cultivate the seeds with soil, put them in a rain-proof environment, it is better to have sunshine, do not water for a long time, when the soil is dry and the banyan tree withered, the banyan tree is watered with flood. At this time, the root of the banyan tree will absorb a lot of water and expand. So repeated many times to form the shape of ginseng. Dig it up and replant it in the pot.

Air root banyan bonsai: take and plant strong banyan seedlings and cut the bark at the bottom of the robust branches, so that the water in the roots can not be transported to the branches, and the air roots will grow at the top of the branches. In this process, it is necessary to keep the branches moist, adjust soil and water after air roots germinate, and comb to guide growth. When guiding the air root growth, fill the middle part of the banyan tree with stones or rammed soil to make the air root grow downward along the periphery to facilitate shaping. After the air root basic modeling is formed, the root is raised year by year and repeated many times, that is, the bonsai shape of the air root banyan tree is formed.

3. Miscellaneous talk

The method of making banyan bonsai is introduced. It is easy for florists to understand that it is difficult to buy small and medium-sized banyan bonsai raised at home (or office) from a florist to promote the secondary modeling of the roots.

For example, in theory, a small ginseng banyan bonsai worth more than ten yuan a pot can also be made into a relatively expensive medium-sized air-rooted banyan bonsai according to the above method, but due to limited conditions, the water and seedling conditions are difficult to control, and the time of ordinary flower friends is also limited. the chance of success is not great.

It is better to find another way, using pruning, binding for branches and leaves shape, with strange stone, moss for bonsai shape, or mixed with other plants, will also receive satisfactory results.

Bonsai production pay attention to the long flow of water, can not be achieved overnight, must not be impatient, counterproductive.

Maintenance precautions:

Banyan bonsai should not be turned frequently to avoid root injury and decay. It is generally better to turn the basin every 3-4 years, and it is better to turn the basin from April to May in late spring (generally not in autumn and winter). At the same time, part of the persistent soil should be removed and the old and rotten roots should be cut off. In addition, banyan diseases and insect pests are rare, occasionally damaged by shell insects, it is found that it can be manually brushed with a brush and then sprayed.

Conclusion: the above is the introduction of the knowledge about banyan bonsai. I hope you can exchange more experience in planting banyan bonsai.