Calamus pot friends like to plant calamus on stones, integrating it with stones and utensils to create a masterpiece of bonsai, which is not only elegant in shape, simple and natural, but also full of vitality. Although the stones obtained from the wild have different shapes and characteristics, they are often incomplete and unsatisfactory when viewed as a whole. Therefore, after selecting the stone, you still need to do some styling processing to make its shape more beautiful.

So, after designing the shape of the stone, how can you plant your beloved calamus on the stone and survive smoothly? Such a request really stumps many friends. Today I will teach you how to plant calamus on stones and turn it into an exquisite bonsai work.

1. Choose stones

Since we need to plant plants, we should choose stones with rough surfaces, strong water absorption capabilities, and brittle and soft textures. Of course, you should also avoid using cement imitation stones, because planting calamus on such stones will cause yellow leaves, and calcite, iron stone, etc. are also not available.

2. Choose calamus

No matter which variety of calamus it is, artificially planted calamus seedlings are not easy to survive when transplanted. It is recommended to dig up wild calamus seedlings from outdoors for planting, and the root system should not be too thick, otherwise it will not be easy to attach to stones. However, it is recommended to keep the roots as long as possible, even if they can even touch the water surface in the pot, which is more conducive to absorbing water.

3. The location of the attached stone

Under normal circumstances, the location of the attached stone should be selected at the top, waist, etc. of the stone, which is more ornamental. wWw.pjCN.ORg Of course, the location where the stone is attached must have grooves or particularly rough and uneven surfaces, which is more conducive to the root system of calamus taking root, spreading and growing.

4. Stone attaching process

First prepare some humus soil or ditch mud, then add water to soak the soil and stir evenly. The formed soft mud should be properly dry and wet. It is better if you can form a ball with your bare hands without loosening the soil. Then attach the roots of the calamus seedlings to the mixed soft mud and put them into the grooves or holes of the stone. These grooves or holes need to be cleaned before planting. Try to make the root system of the calamus seedlings fully in contact with the stone surface, then adjust the plant shape and remove the remaining excess mud. After transplanting, place the whole thing in the bottom pot, and then pour an appropriate amount of water into the pot.

5. Maintenance and management

Next, prune and reshape the calamus seedlings appropriately according to their growth conditions, and cut off leaves that are too long or seriously affect the ornamental value of the plant to encourage new growth. The leaves grow according to the desired position and shape. After the calamus returns to normal growth, spray water 2-3 times a day. After the plant roots have grasped the stone, gradually rinse away the soil, and then spread fresh moss on the appropriate part around the plant. In about 1-3 months, a lively and energetic calamus-attached stone bonsai is completely completed.