Podocarpus bonsai has also become Podocarpus microphylla, also known as pectinate hawksbill. The leaves are very short, and Luo Hansong looks very moving. It is a first-class potted plant material and the first choice for making miniature bonsai, which is particularly important in modeling. So, how to shape the bonsai of Luohansong? How to raise Luo?

First of all, let's learn how to shape the bonsai of Luohansong.

First, the trunk shape:

For the effect of trunk bending, both inclined trunk and bent trunk can be cultivated with columns. Using iron wire, screws and other tools and measures such as carving and twisting to shape the trunk will make the trunk bend and tilt. The height of modeling arhat pine is generally controlled at 1.5m ~ 3.5m, and the modeling principle is "modeling by trees".

Second, the branch shape:

Branch modeling includes branch selection, direction adjustment, growth control and extension posture correction. Choose Podocarpus with slightly curved trunk, cut off weak branches, whorled branches and branches below 1/3 of trunk, and proceed from bottom to top. Leave the stout side branch 1/3 above the trunk as the first main branch. Generally, one branch is reserved on each floor, and the first branch of the trunk is longer. A metal wire is wound from the trunk to the first main branch,

Winding at 45 degrees to the end, then bending the first main branch into an "S" shape with an included angle of less than 90 degrees with the trunk, binding the branchlets and the first main branch in the same plane with metal wires, and then trimming the whole branch into an oval shape. In the future, there is a suitable distance between branches in each layer, so that the distribution of branches can be combined with the actual situation and density. Tied up layer by layer in the same way, usually the first main branch is the thickest and longest, which gradually becomes shorter and shorter, and then steamed bread is topped, and the overall layout is triangular. Third, the crown pruning:

Cut off dead branches, diseased branches, parallel branches, endogenous branches, etc. Dormancy period every year. In the growing period, when the new shoots grow to about 10 cm, they can be topped and promote branching. If it blooms, you should pick some buds in time to avoid consuming nutrition. Stop pruning after 1 1 month, otherwise the new buds will be easily frozen after germination again.

What we need to know is how to raise Luo.

1, soil

Humus soil should be used for potted plants, not alkaline soil. I like loose and fertile slightly acidic soil with good drainage.

Salt and alkali intolerance, barren. 2. Temperature

Luohansong likes warmth and has weak cold tolerance. When the temperature drops to 13℃ in winter, it will enter a dormant state, and the minimum temperature should not be lower than 10℃.

3. Lighting equipment

Podocarpus is resistant to shade, but it is not suitable to stay indoors for a long time during the growing period. Because indoor light and air humidity are not as good as outdoor, the growth and development of Podocarpus also need sunshine and rain and dew. So after keeping it indoors for a period of time, we should move out and put it in the yard, balcony and platform to bring it back to life as soon as possible. It is best to raise two more pots and implement a regular rotation system. This will not only allow plants to stay indoors for viewing, but also allow Podocarpus to grow vigorously.

The above is an introduction about how to shape the bonsai of Podocarpus and how to raise Podocarpus. I hope my answer can help you create a beautiful Luohansong bonsai.