Cultivation methods of bonsai in Yu Lang (understanding the maintenance and management of bonsai in Yu Lang)

Elm is the top grade of making bonsai among elm varieties. It not only has all the characteristics of elm, but also has small leaves and more ornamental value. I like light and shade, warm and cold-resistant, moisture-proof and drought-resistant, fertile, loose and barren. But also has strong adaptability, strong germination ability, pruning resistance and long service life. This is the reason why Yu Lang bonsai is so popular. Bonsai lovers who often hold exhibitions will surely see many Yu Lang bonsai works handed down from generation to generation, which are of high artistic and commercial value, as good as pine and cypress bonsai. Yu Lang bonsai is one of the bonsai worth making and collecting.

The making of elm bonsai

1, green modeling

Elm is often cultivated by cutting off branches and storing them. After green cultivation, when the secondary and tertiary branches grow slowly, the early modeling can be carried out. Generally, coiling is the main method, supplemented by pruning. Because the branches of elm trees are soft and easy to coil. When coiling, you can rest assured that both metal wire and brown wire can be used, and some big branches that are not easy to coil can be hung and stretched to form. The pruning of branches and leaves can be done according to your own ideas, such as the natural crown shape or the popular cloud or cloud shape.

2. Selection of upstream basin

After the preliminary modeling, you can plant elms. Loose and breathable matrix soil is used for pot soil, and breathable clay pots or purple sand pots are used for flowerpots. If it is basin-shaped, it needs to be selected according to the pile type. If it's cliff-style, water-facing style, use a thousand barrels of pots. If it is diagonal, jungle, etc. Use a rectangular or oval shallow basin. After selecting the flowerpot, lay a permeable layer on the bottom of the flowerpot to facilitate the later maintenance work.

3. Pruning treatment

Before planting, the blank of Ulmus pumila must be carefully trimmed, and the cut place must be handled well to prevent the harassment of germs. It is best to apply white latex and healing agent to the wound. Don't rush to water after planting, you can put it in the dark for 2-3 days, during which you need to spray water to moisturize. After that, water is poured again. In about half a month, the elm can serve the basin and can be slowly placed outdoors for normal maintenance.

Maintenance of bonsai in Yu Lang

1 environment

Yu Lang bonsai likes to be kept in a warm and humid environment with good light and ventilation, preferably outdoors, and balconies and windowsills are also good places. If these environments can't be satisfied, you need to go outdoors for a period of time every half month and rotate with other bonsai. Pay attention to the problem of winter in winter. In the south, we can bury the elm bonsai together with the flowerpots in the leeward soil for safe wintering, while in the north, we need to move it indoors at a low temperature, generally not lower than 0℃, so that it can be safely wintered.

2. Water and fertilizer

Yu Lang likes humid environment. During the growing season, it is necessary to keep the basin soil moist, but be careful not to cause water accumulation when watering. Elm is a bonsai for viewing leaves. Don't water the leaves, it will make them bigger and the new buds will grow white. You should also pay attention to water spraying and moisturizing, just spray water around the bonsai. April to 10 is the growth period of Ulmus pumila, and there is also a great demand for nutrient supply. When fertilizing, it is best to use decomposed organic fertilizer. Use after each pruning to promote germination.

prune

Elm has a strong ability to germinate and its branches and leaves grow rapidly. In its growing season, it needs frequent pruning to keep the tree shape. When the new branches grow to 5-6 cm, they should be pruned, and buds should be smeared frequently, long branches and useless branches should be cut off, and the branches should be sparse and decrypted. As long as they interfere with the shape of the tree, all branches should be trimmed to prepare for modeling and improve ornamental value.

4. Turn over the pots and change the soil

It takes about 2-3 years to turn over the pots and change the soil in the elm bonsai. The specific time of turning pots and changing soil needs to be determined according to factors such as region, environment, tree shape and flowerpot. Generally, it is best to do it before the trees germinate in spring. However, there will be some special circumstances, such as water accumulation, fertilizer damage, soil hardening, serious alkalization and so on, so we should turn over the soil immediately.

In addition to the above, the daily maintenance of Yu Lang bonsai should also pay attention to the occurrence of pests and diseases, but as long as Yu Lang bonsai is well maintained and the trees are strong, it is not easy to cause pests and diseases. But if there are pests and diseases, it is necessary to treat them in time. Yu Lang bonsai is simple to make and easy to maintain, but its value is not low. It has always been the favorite of bonsai lovers. I hope everyone can raise the best bonsai in Yu Lang.