How to pick leaves from bonsai stumps

The tree stump bonsai generally remains evergreen all the year round, the branches are vigorous and powerful, and the shape is very strange, so it often has high ornamental value. Leaves are often the largest viewing point for tree stump bonsai, but for tree stump bonsai, smaller and more luxuriant leaves tend to have higher ornamental value, so we need to take necessary measures to achieve this effect in the daily maintenance and management process. Among them, picking leaves is one of the most simple and effective means to achieve. So, how to pick leaves from bonsai stumps?

Timely and scientific leaf removal of the stump bonsai can promote the tree to sprout more tender leaves, so that the bonsai always maintain fresh vitality, and the leaf shape is more delicate and beautiful. But picking leaves also needs to master the methods and skills, and it is not possible to pick leaves wantonly anytime and anywhere, because blindly picking leaves not only cannot achieve the effect we need, but may also affect the normal growth of trees, and even lead to plant withering, especially bonsai seedlings, should be more cautious.

Pick leaves according to the types of trees

There are many kinds of tree stump bonsai, but not all trees are suitable for picking leaves. In general, the vitality is tenacious, the germination ability is also strong, and pruning-resistant trees are more suitable for picking leaves, such as elm, bauhinia and other trees, after picking leaves, it is easy to sprout young leaves, and the ornamental state of new leaves is better. And for trees with relatively large leaves, such as pomegranate and Pushu, it is often necessary to remove leaves to achieve the effect of leaf reduction and compactness, so as to improve the overall appreciation of bonsai. For pine bonsai, it is generally possible to pick real leaves to make the leaves shorter, delicate and compact, which can also improve the ornamental value of bonsai to a great extent.

Second, the timing of picking leaves should be correct

For different tree stump bonsai, the methods and times of picking leaves are often different. Original leaf picking also needs to choose an appropriate time, and can not be carried out blindly anytime and anywhere. In general, it is not suitable to pick leaves in summer, especially those tree species that grow in summer, because summer is the time for them to store nutrients, and picking leaves at this time will reduce photosynthesis and nutrient synthesis. And the summer temperature is also very high, after picking leaves will affect the transpiration effect of leaves. In addition to summer, plum rainy season is generally not suitable for picking leaves, especially the weak growth of tree stumps, often cause bacterial infection, mildew, bringing the risk of death to trees.

Third, picking leaves requires mastery of skills

The leaf removal treatment of bonsai trees does not simply remove some of the leaves, but requires us to make plans and related measures in advance. You usually need to fertilize the bonsai half a month before you are ready to pick leaves to ensure that the trees have enough nutrients to sprout. In the process of picking leaves, we also need to be selective and targeted, usually choose those sturdy branches with very stable growth to pick leaves. For the weaker branches, it is often not suitable to pick leaves, at least less leaves. And in the process of picking leaves, generally do not use your hands to remove them, because it is easy to hurt axillary buds when picking leaves by hand, cut off the leaves with scissors and leave the petiole on the branches at the same time.

Fourth, the frequency of picking leaves should be controlled.

The picking of leaves from the stump bonsai should not only choose a good time, but also determine the frequency or frequency of picking leaves according to the growth state of the trees. For trees with strong growth and shape, the leaves of the whole plant can be picked 1-2 times a year, or even all the leaves can be removed; for trees that maintain good growth but have not yet formed, they can generally be picked once a year, and some of the relatively luxuriant leaves need to be removed. However, if it is a bonsai tree that needs to be thickened, promoted and not yet formed, the leaves can not be removed generally, otherwise it may not only affect its shaping, but also affect its growth.

In short, the scientific picking of leaves on the stump bonsai can not only promote the germination of new buds, but also make the new leaves smaller and more delicate, and the whole plant type appears more compact and hierarchical. However, we should seize the opportunity to pick leaves, master scientific methods, and should not be carried out blindly, otherwise it may be counterproductive.

Time: 2019-06-06 Click: