Nowadays, many flower lovers not only keep some beautiful flowers at home, but also like to keep some bonsai trees. For example, in my spare time, I went to the fields in the suburbs to dig some stumps such as Vitex negundo, Lycium barbarum and Pyracantha for bonsai viewing. Among them, Pinus massoniana on the mountain is also an excellent material for making bonsai, but the survival rate of some Pinus massoniana after digging and transplanting is relatively low, so it is not easy for many potted friends to feed them. The following are some matters needing attention when collecting Pinus armandii for bonsai, so as to improve the survival rate of planting.

A, digging pile time

The seed collection time of Pinus massoniana has a great influence on the survival rate. If the excavation time is not chosen properly, it is not easy to survive after transplanting. From March to April in spring, that is, around Tomb-Sweeping Day, the sap of many trees began to germinate, and the survival rate of planting after excavation was relatively high at this time.

Second, simply trim the branches and leaves.

Pinus massoniana can prune too messy branches first, and the branches should be pruned moderately, so as not to affect the later modeling after pruning. When pruning, we should consider the adaptation and balance of branches and cut off too many messy branches. Because there are too many branches and leaves reserved, the root system will be short of water after transplanting, which will cause the plant to wither, but it can't be pruned too much, otherwise it will affect the modeling, and too few branches and leaves will also affect photosynthesis, resulting in root-boring phenomenon. Cut as few or no branches as possible that need to be preserved or thickened.

Third, the roots should use soil as much as possible.

When digging, if the soil is suitable for carrying clods, try to dig with clods, which can improve the survival rate. Minimize the trauma of branches and roots when digging. For long taproots, we can cut them short, keep more lateral roots, and make the incision smooth. Pay attention to shading after digging out, and wrap the soil at the root with plastic bags to prevent moisture evaporation from affecting survival, and plant piles as soon as possible.

Fourth, planting pile points

After the stump of Pinus massoniana is dug out, it should be planted as soon as possible. The stump can be planted in the ground or directly in a big pot, and the survival rate will be higher.

1, pruning residual roots

Before planting, the roots should be treated again. If the incision is uneven, it can be trimmed again with pruning pliers, and at the same time, the rotten root system should be removed together, and sulfur powder or erythromycin should be applied to the wound to prevent the wound from infection and decay.

2, planting piles

The soil for raising piles can be mixed with river sand, cinder and garden soil, which mainly requires looseness, water permeability and moisture retention, or pure river sand. When planting, the soil should be sprayed slightly wet, and bamboo sticks should be inserted around it. Don't water it immediately after completion, and then water it three days later. During the period, water can be sprayed on the branches and leaves to increase humidity.

It takes about a year for Pinus massoniana to grow rough. During this period, it is not necessary to trim branches and leaves at will and remove terminal buds. Now the main thing is to strengthen the tree first, and then return to the pot to shape a more natural and beautiful shape after it is fully alive and vibrant.