Elm stumps are only suitable for practice? Can elm bonsai create a high quality pile scene?

The relative value of the elm stump is low, suitable for novices to practice For us bonsai lovers, a bonsai, its ** level, is just a string of numbers, what we pursue is a kind of yearning for enthusiasm for life.

Of course, elm bonsai can produce high-quality pile scenery, saying that it is suitable for practice because its ** is relatively low, for novices, it is a good choice to get started, but it does not mean that it can not produce high-quality products.

It is not only suitable for practice, elm bonsai can make a lot of high-quality pile scenes, its ornamental is relatively strong, especially in the hands of experienced breeding veterans, the value of elm bonsai has also increased a lot.

Ordinary elm trees can be used as bonsai.

<>1. If you want to do elm bonsai, elm stump is indispensable, we should choose a good time when digging elm stump, generally it is best before the elm bud in spring, we try to avoid hurting the roots and bark when we dig the pile, and wrap the roots of the tree with plastic wrap to reduce the evaporation of water.

2. The elm stump we just dug out cannot be used as a bonsai immediately, we need to feed it in the pot now, and then we can make a bonsai, and plant the dug elm stump into a pot, before planting, the roots of the elm tree should be pruned, and the wound should be treated after pruning.

3. If the elm stump we dug out is successfully survived, we can change the pot to make bonsai according to the shape of the elm stump, and the repotted soil should prepare sandy soil containing humus, because the elm tree likes fertile and well-drained soil. Also, keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged. At this time, we can start to shape the elm bonsai, and the time of modeling should be selected in the growth period or dormant period of the elm tree, and it must not be modeled during the growth period.

4. The elm tree is very adaptable and resistant to pruning, so the elm tree bonsai is very easy to maintain. Usually placed in a sunny and well-ventilated environment for maintenance, so that a pot of elm bonsai is completed.

Before making bonsai, it is necessary to do a good job of raising piles, and plant the freshly dug elm stumps in plain sandy soil after treatment, or plant them in a tile pot filled with wet sandy soil for maintenance, so that the stumps can take root and resume growth. At the same time, pruning is carried out on dead branches, diseased branches and roots. After the plant resumes growth, it is good to pot it normally.

After that, you can prune the plant, and according to the basic form of the plant, choose to make a bonsai in the form of straight dry, cliff, jungle, stone attachment and so on.

1. How to do it.

1.Pile raising: Before making bonsai, it is necessary to prepare for pile raising. Stump maintenance refers to the freshly dug elm stump, after treatment, planted in the wet sand soil to dismantle the world, or planted in a pot filled with wet sand soil for maintenance, so that the stump can take root and resume growth.

2.Pruning: Pruning at this time is mainly for dead branches, diseased branches and roots.

Especially when pruning the roots, it is necessary to prune the problematic parts cleanly. Then apply some erythromycin ointment to the wound to facilitate healing. If too much sticky juice comes out of the incision, you can apply the ointment and sprinkle a layer of fine sand, and then seal it with plastic film to let it recover.

3.Potting: After the plant recovers growth, the potting is good for normal maintenance.

4.Styling: After the plant is alive, you can prune the plant.

According to the basic form and growth of the plant, choose to make bonsai in the form of straight dry type, oblique dry type, curved dry type, cliff type, jungle type, attached stone type and so on. In addition, it is necessary to cut off excessively long and messy branches during the growth period to keep the branches in a beautiful shape.

2. Is it okay for small elm saplings?

Small elm saplings can be made into bonsai. Small elm seedlings have strong germination power, are resistant to pruning, grow fast, and have a long lifespan, making them a good material for making bonsai. When the new leaves first grow is the best time to see the small elm sapling bonsai.

In early to mid-August, it is necessary to remove all the old leaves, strengthen water and fertilizer management in the later stage, and by mid to late September, new leaves will grow again, which can improve the ornamental value of elm bonsai.