The production of cypress bonsai is divided into the following steps.

1. Material selection

The source of cypress bonsai materials is, first, the sowing method, starting from seedlings for cultivation and shaping. Since the seedlings are resistant to transplantation and easy to shape, they can be gradually processed and shaped according to design requirements. Although it takes a long time, the bonsai produced is ideal. Another method is to dig from the wild.

In nature, there are some old cypress tree stumps that have been damaged by wind and rain for several years. Lightning strikes, animals or man-made damage have resulted in all kinds of strange shapes, some broken, some hollow, some with hanging roots, and some withered. These are ideal materials for making bonsai. Cypress has a well-developed root system, especially fibrous roots. When digging, cut off the main root first and retain the fibrous roots. The above-ground branches should be cut short, and the messy branches and leaves clustered on the branches should be cut off, as well as the long branches and side-by-side branches. Pay attention to retaining the dead stems.

Because cypress trees grow slowly, keep as many branches as possible. The best time to dig is after early winter and before germination in early spring. When transplanting, take a soil ball with you to protect the root system. When it is impossible to bring soil balls, try your best to ensure that the fibrous roots are intact, and use water spraying and shading measures. Pots should be placed as soon as possible to reduce the time away from the soil. Bare root transplants can be done during the rainy season.

2. Review the tree and determine the situation

Cypress trees are not afraid of severe cold, snow and ice, and are still as green as ever, so they are praised as evergreen pines and cypresses. The production of cypress bonsai mostly highlights its vigorous, straight and majestic characteristics. The bark of some ancient cypress trees has been peeled off or hollowed out, but they are still lush and majestic. Such ancient cypress trees can be made into dry styles.

Some tree trunks are naturally tilted, and the bark is mottled and full of ancient charm. It can be made in a slanting style, and single or double trunks can be determined according to the condition of the branches.

Some ancient cypresses grow on cliffs, mountain streams or in stone crevices. The trunks are sharply curved from the roots and necks, like waterfalls falling straight down. They are so majestic that they can be made into a cliff style.

The branches of some cypress piles are twisted, turning left and right, like a swimming dragon. The shape is unique and natural, and can be made into a lying or flat-stemming style. Some root systems are exposed or hanging, and the old roots are vertical and horizontal, so you can make an exposed-root bonsai. In short, it is necessary to follow the natural form of the cypress pile, follow its situation, seize its charm, and highlight its spirit.

3. Disease prevention

The main diseases and insect pests of cypress include rust, cypress moth and red spider mites.

Rust: The fungus invades the twigs and infects them in winter. The galls form in clusters on the twigs, the leaves gradually turn yellow, and the twigs die. Prevention and control methods: Spray 100 times the same amount of Boerdo liquid on the trunk from July to August, once every 10 days, and spray three times continuously. In March-April, 1-3 degrees lime sulfur mixture can be used.

Cryptotoxic moth: After an insect infestation occurs, you can spray dicofol 1000-1500 times.