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- Cultivating corkscrew willow as bonsai - this is how it works
- This is how to conduct a cutting in the direction of bonsai
- With proper care to the mini tree
- Tips
A bonsai with pussy willow is a real feast for the eyes
Cultivating corkscrew willow as bonsai - this is how it works
Place the branch of a corkscrew pasture as a cuttings in the breeding bed, it is not compulsory that he transforms into a majestic ornamental shrub. Thanks to its many benefits, Salix matsudana is well suited for outdoor bonsai. How to realize the ambitious plan can be found out here.
This is how to conduct a cutting in the direction of bonsai
At the beginning of his life as a cuttler, the branch is not yet aware that he will lead a life as a bonsai. Cutting and growing do not differ from the conventional course of a vegetative propagation. How to proceed:
To ensure that the small branch is in proper style right from the start, fill the growing substrate in a bonsai bowl. As Bonsaierde well proven has a mix of Akadama and Perlite in the ratio 3: 2. Plant the cuttings with its leafless part and fix it with a wire on the edge of the shell, so he does not tip over. In the end, pour a little and place the bonsai candidate in the partially shaded, warm window seat.
With proper care to the mini tree
The warm season spends a corkscrew willow bonsai on the balcony in a bright, not sunny spot. Keep the substrate constantly slightly damp, as it dries quickly due to the small volume. From May to September, a bonsai liquid fertilizer keeps growth going. As the little tree constantly strives to become a big one, the following cutting program is the alpha and omega of bonsai cultivation. That is how it goes:
If the shoot has reached the desired height, it is consistently pinched during the summer. To do this, cut off each additional end bud. In this way, the bonsai is encouraged to increasingly develop new side shoots and strive less in the air. Over time, the stems increase in thickness and unfold an enchanting crown with winding branches.
Tips
As long as bonsai substrate contains a proportion of organic components, there is a risk of infection with lurking pathogens of fatal diseases. So put the soil in a heat-resistant bowl for 20 minutes at 150 degrees in the oven to reliably destroy viruses, fungal spores and insect eggs.