The method of making bonsai of Australian fir

Australian fir is one of the world's three ornamental trees, known for its very easy maintenance, its bonsai hanging roots exposed claws, Qiu dry vigorous, luxuriant foliage, loved by people. Australian cedars are green all year round, and can also be made into lovely bonsai, which is a plant that many people will raise in their homes. Australian cedar is a valuable indoor decoration plant, can be placed in the living room, study, office, store and so on.

Australian fir ornamental value is better, made into bonsai layout in the living room study, etc. can make the home add vitality but also deepen the cultural flavor. Today, Xiao Bian will introduce you to the production method of Australian cedar bonsai.

1. Reproduction

Australian fir is often propagated by seeding and cutting. The seedlings cultivated by sowing are firm and strong, grow vigorously, and are suitable for mass reproduction. Generally in July to August, the newly picked seeds will be broken seed coat to promote germination, and then the treated seeds will be sown in the sand bed, covered with fine sand about 1.5~2 cm, immediately after germination planting. Cutting, if the selection of spindle or excessive long branches for cutting, easy to cause plant crown shape is not correct, only lateral growth, affecting the ornamental value. Cut 2~3 sections of strong branches that are easy to root into cuttings, remove some leaves, soak them in water overnight, and then insert them into a sand bed with coarse sand or vermiculite as the substrate. Roots can be taken after about 3 months.

2. Select basin

In the selection of pots, because the Australian fir branches and leaves are more lush, so you should choose a larger pot. Potted multi-purpose seedlings, and should be based on the size of seedlings to choose appropriate flowerpots.

3. Soil mixing

Australian fir suitable for good drainage rich in humus slightly acidic sandy loam, potted, garden soil, moldy soil, peat moss mixed matrix for the good.

3. Production

When making bonsai, first put Australian fir in the left third of the pot, at the same time, the right two-thirds can be equipped with water, rockery, strange stone layout, Australian fir into the pot, the plant should be righted, and then covered with soil, with fingers to compact the soil, pot soil surface should be 2~3 cm lower than the mouth of the pot.

After planting, you can lay some moss on the soil surface, which can play a beautiful, moisturizing and anti-drying role. At the same time, you can plant some small dwarf lilyturf, saxifraga and semi-ganoderma under the Australian fir. In May, these small plants will bloom beautiful flowers and make the whole bonsai full of vitality. The pool in the middle of the plants on both sides can be connected by porcelain bridges, and at the same time, it is equipped with porcelain fishermen and porcelain courts to make the whole bonsai lifelike.

4. Watering

In spring to autumn, should be more watering, but bogey basin water. When the temperature is high and dry, spray water on the pots and plants and the nearby ground to cool down and humidify. Watering should be timely, do not wait for the soil to dry before watering. After late autumn, water is gradually reduced to increase its cold resistance. Winter season, can be given a certain amount of light, basin soil should not be too dry, sunny weather should also spray water to increase humidity.

5. Topdressing

Fertilizer should be applied every 2 weeks in the growing season, and compound fertilizer containing nitrogen and potassium is appropriate. Lack of fertilizer, easy to make branches and leaves yellow. During the growing season, fertilizer or a little nutrient solution should be applied every 2 weeks to keep the branches and leaves evergreen.

6, pruning

Under normal circumstances, there is no need to prune the branches and let them grow naturally.

7. Turn the basin

During the growth process, in order to avoid the trunk tilting to one side, it is advisable to turn the pot once every half month to allow the plant to receive light evenly.

Time: 2019-05-26 Click: