Bonsai branching method has three steps. The first step is to cut off all the branches at the top, leaving only 3 ~ 5 branches; Step 2, pruning according to the growth of branches, so that plants can grow freely; The third step is to trim the branches into the shape you want. Usually banyan, Podocarpus, Murraya murraya, Elm and other tree species can be used to make bonsai.

Top branch method of Lingnan bonsai

Lingnan bonsai is one of the traditional arts in China, which can often be seen in Guangzhou. Lingnan bonsai is usually made of precious wood. What is the branching method of Lingnan bonsai? There are generally three steps in the topping method of Lingnan bonsai. The first step is to cut off all the top branches, leaving only 3 ~ 5 to let the plants grow freely.

Step 2, pruning according to the growth of branches on plants, that is, pruning thick branches first and then pruning long branches to make the branches on plants grow almost the same; The third step is to trim the branches according to the shape you want and cut them into various shapes. When this is done, the pruning is complete.

Generally, square pots, polygonal pots and high pots can be used to make Lingnan bonsai, which can improve the ornamental value of bonsai, and these pots have good air permeability and drainage. Generally, banyan, Podocarpus, Murraya murraya, Elm and other tree species can be used as bonsai and planted at home.

To plant Lingnan bonsai, you should choose a tree with a straight trunk or a carved tree, but you can't choose a tree with a thick middle root. It's not nice to use this tree as a bonsai. When planting bonsai, water and fertilize the plants regularly, and at the same time, the plants should receive sufficient light and be ventilated when planting.