Lycium barbarum is a semi-evergreen shrub with arched branches; As roots as snakes, songs are colorful; There are many red fruits in autumn and winter, which is called "snow-pressed coral" and is a good material for making bonsai. The specific methods of Lycium barbarum bonsai are as follows:
Digging pile head: When Lycium barbarum just begins to sprout in early April, choose a pile head with good shape, first cut short long branches, cut off messy branches, dig carefully, dig out complete roots, immediately put them into plastic bags, and tie the mouth to avoid water evaporation.
Earth pot: Choose a flowerpot with a diameter and height of 20 cm, preferably loose sandy loam. Before planting, trim the roots to a level suitable for potted plants, dip them in the soil, and then put them in a pot. Watering after planting, standing for 2-3 days, and shaping after the soil is slightly dry.
Modeling: Using the characteristics of strong germination and fast branch growth of Lycium barbarum, it is made into umbrella shape, two-story building shape and three-story building shape. Umbrella, second floor and third floor have branches of 1, 2 and 3 respectively. After cutting, the spacing between each layer is 15 cm, and the branches 4 are fixed in place with iron wires.
Management: (1) Moisturizing: spray water frequently to keep the branches moist. (2) Bud smearing: When buds appear in mid-April, they should be smeared in time. Only the buds around the top are left on each branch, and the others should be wiped off. (3) Pruning: in late April, when the remaining buds grow to about 10 cm, pruning is carried out. (4) Topdressing: topdressing nitrogen fertilizer with 0.2% urea aqueous solution every 10 day/time. By the end of July, all the shapes had been formed. Stop applying nitrogen fertilizer, and topdressing with 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate aqueous solution every 10 day/time.
Flowering and fruiting in August, flower buds form and gradually open into purple florets. Fruit set in September, 10, the fruit color gradually turns red. If you move indoors in front of first frost, the green leaves will not fall all year round, which is especially beautiful.