How to prune red sandalwood bonsai

Red sandalwood can not only be used as medicine, but also can be made into bonsai for appreciation, especially lobular red sandalwood bonsai, which has high ornamental value. Because of its developed root system, barren tolerance and cold tolerance, maintenance is usually carried out according to its growth habits, so the management is relatively simple. Usually, in addition to watering frequently, the main thing is to do a good job of pruning at the right time, so as to maintain a good ornamental plant type. So, how to prune the red sandalwood bonsai?

The pruning behavior of red sandalwood bonsai often needs to be carried out according to its growth characteristics and the artistic modeling needs of bonsai trees. The daily pruning is also quite different from the modeling of bonsai, but it should be combined with modeling at the same time. The germination ability of red sandalwood is relatively strong, so it is resistant to pruning, even if the pile is cut, it can usually send out buds quickly after a few days.

As long as the growth conditions are met, red sandalwood plants can sprout new shoots once a season, so pruning is often suitable for all the year round. However, each pruning can only be carried out after the new shoots become strong and mature, and it is most suitable for pruning in spring and autumn.

Especially for the processed red sandalwood bonsai, in order to keep the tree shape does not change much, the original will not affect the ornamental, pruning needs to be carried out as a routine management work. Pruning can not only maintain the original plant type of the bonsai tree, but also slightly change it, so as to make the bonsai more beautiful. However, for those who lack imagination, creativity and artistic aesthetics, they need to be cautious.

But generally speaking, whenever there are cross branches, parallel branches, wheel branches, overlapping branches, old and weak withered branches, and even other branches that affect the appearance of the plant, they can be cut off. And with the long-term growth of the plant, some branches will grow too dense, especially the overdense short branches, we should also carry out proper pruning, mostly in the way of thinning, so as to improve the ventilation and light transmission effect of the plant. this is also very beneficial for the plant to maintain good growth.

After the emergence of fallen leaves in winter, we also need timely pruning, especially in the seedling stage, but also through pruning to shape the trunk of bonsai. When the trunk grows to a certain height and meets our modeling needs, we often need to cut off the top in time, which can cultivate more side branches and make the crown more round and plump at the same time.

Time: 2019-06-07 Click: