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- Can I use Japanese holly as bonsai?
- How do I draw a bonsai from Japanese holly?
- How do I use the Japanese holly as bonsai?
- The essentials in brief:
- Tips
The Japanese holly thrives beautifully as bonsai
Can I use Japanese holly as bonsai?
The Japanese holly is ideal as bonsai, ideally even as free-range bonsai. Rain and wind then harden their leaves they get enough energy to form a proper trunk. So it stays healthy and resistant to diseases and pests.
How do I draw a bonsai from Japanese holly?
As Japanese Holly grows quite slowly, it can be shaped very well in various shapes, either in an upright style or in a cloud or spherical shape. Note, however, that the red or black berries of this plant are poisonous and should not be accessible to children.
In the summer, the Japanese holly should be trimmed about every six to eight weeks with well-sharpened tools. When repotting, you also trim the roots so that your holly provides a well-balanced appearance.
During the winter months, you can use holly wire to create the desired shape. Once the twigs and trunks regrow in May, remove the wire so it will not leave any unsightly marks in the bark.
How do I use the Japanese holly as bonsai?
As a thirsty plant, Japanese holly should be watered regularly. Dry the fine roots, then they die quickly. Therefore, avoid that the soil dries out, which is especially important in the warm season. Since the Japanese holly belongs to the evergreen plants, it must be well-poured also in the winter.
If you have forgotten about casting, then help immerse the plant pot in water or shed the plant. It is best to use rainwater for this, so your holly gets no limescale on the leaves. Fertilize the Japanese holly from spring to fall with organic fertilizer or a special Bonsai fertilizer.
The essentials in brief:
Tips
Cultivate the Japanese holly best as free-range bonsai. By sun, wind and rain the plant becomes resistant and strong in the growth.