8 cm diameter boxwood stem is too straight how to bend

Generally speaking, it is easier to bend the stump with soft branches, but it is also easy to recover, and it is difficult to bend thick branches, requiring certain processing, including carving and using a crowbar, for thicker branches, if the branches are tough, you can use a crowbar to directly pry and bend, and at the same time use hemp rope or pad rubber, and the wooden stick is tied with wire. If the toughness is poor, if the hard pry often pries off the branches, you must use a knife to carve the inner side of the bent part along the direction of the branches, remove part of the xylem, and the thick branches can be removed more, but pay attention to the use of several carving parts, not too many carvings in one part, otherwise the wood fiber that affects the shape of the cypress is twisted and grows, and it is necessary to carve along the wood fiber, and seal it with plastic strips after carving to prevent water loss. Then just take the bend.

Particularly thick stumps, if the toughness is particularly good, can also be carved horizontally in the bend part, then it is extremely easy to bend but affect the strength of the bend part, you can choose the appropriate use.

Friend, this method is not advisable, and the saw position cannot be exceeded. I have used this method to process podocarpus, fortunately, it is the lower part of the branch [shade], it does not affect the appearance, do you think about it, what will it look like on the main pole? Isn't that healing one eye and blinding another?

Isn't there a tool for cutting the knife, like I said, I use a special knife for tree cutting, and I split all the parts that I want to bend, and then wrap it tightly with a cloth tape, and then take the bend.

The boxwood is hard and can only be pulled slowly, and the angle cannot be too large.

Rapid growth and coarseness method of boxwood: top pruning, reasonable top dressing, suitable soil, and appropriate watering.

1. Top pruning

In order to make boxwood grow quickly and roughly, it is necessary to prune in time to inhibit the growth of side branches and side buds, so that its nutrients are concentrated on the main branches and trunks. The topping method is very simple, cut the side branches short in time, and cut off the main branches that are too long. Use sharp, sterile, non-toxic knives when pruning, and ensure that the cut is flat, so that the wound can heal faster and avoid decay.

Second, reasonable top dressing

Boxwood has strong adaptability to the environment, barrenness resistance, and there is basically no need for special topdressing during cultivation, but if you want it to grow vigorously, the trunk needs to be reasonably topdressed. It is best to apply nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer or well-rotted organic fertilizer in the peak growing season to supplement nutrients and promote more sufficient nutrients, which is conducive to overall growth. Note that fertilization should be placed away from the root system to avoid fertilizer damage.

3. Suitable soil

The requirements for the soil during the growth period of boxwood are not high, and the general garden soil can ensure normal growth. However, if you want it to grow thick quickly, it is best to ensure that the soil is soft, breathable and fertile, so that the root system can breathe better and absorb fertilizer and water. If it is a potted plant, it is recommended to change the soil as soon as possible, which can be combined with root trimming and soil change, and ensure that the size of the pot is appropriate to meet the demand for space.

Fourth, appropriate watering

Boxwood is drought tolerant, but if you want it to grow quickly, you should try to meet your water needs as much as possible. If you find that the soil is dry, you should water it in time, and water it thoroughly every time, so that the root system at the bottom can absorb enough water, so that it can grow vigorously, grow faster, and grow more vigorously. It is afraid of waterlogging, if it encounters continuous rain, it should stop watering first, drain the excess water as soon as possible, strengthen ventilation, and avoid rooting.

Growth habits

Boxwood prefers fertile and loose loam soils, and can adapt to slightly acidic soils or slightly alkaline soils, and can also grow in calcareous soils. Potted plants can be mixed with an appropriate amount of chaff ash with matured garden soil or humus soil. The sedan is resistant to shade and light, and can maintain good growth under general indoor and outdoor conditions.

In long-term shade environment, although the leaves can remain green, they are prone to grow or weaken the branches.

It likes humidity and can tolerate rainy weather for about a month, but avoid standing water for a long time. Drought tolerant, as long as the surface soil or potting soil is not completely dry, there is no abnormal performance. It is heat-resistant and cold-resistant, and can withstand summer exposure and severe cold of about minus 20 degrees Celsius, but it should be ventilated and transmitted more when it is hot and humid in summer.

The soil requirements are not strict, it is better to use easy and fertile sandy loam, and potted plants can also be used with vermiculite, peat or soil, which has strong alkali resistance. Extremely tillering, resistant to pruning, easy to form. In autumn, when the sun is sufficient and dormant, the leaves turn red.

It is best to choose the boxwood bending shape in late spring and early summer when the boxwood grows vigorously. Hope it helps.

1. Sandy soil: When maintaining small-leaved boxwood bonsai, it is necessary to provide suitable soil, which can be used with fertile sandy soil, and can be mixed with slag, vegetable garden soil and river sand in accordance with the ratio of 4:4:2 to provide suitable soil for growth.

2. Regular repotting: repotting every 2-3 years, preferably before spring germination, so that there is more space for growth, and new soil suitable for growth can also be provided.

3. Ensure sunlight: Although it can tolerate shade, in order to ensure good growth, it is best to keep it in a place with good light to meet the irradiation of good light.

4. Appropriate amount of watering: small-leaved boxwood has more demand for water, so it is necessary to pay attention to timely watering, so that the potting soil can not be in a dry state. The amount of watering is well controlled, and there should be no water accumulation.

5. Reasonable fertilization: do a good job of fertilization, 5-8 months belong to the vigorous growth period, and it is necessary to apply 2-3 times of thin cake fertilizer water to meet the needs of good growth.

6. Pay attention to pruning: do a good job of pruning, cut off the excess branches that affect the growth, and avoid consuming nutrients.