Cultivation Techniques of Honeysuckle Bonsai

How to make honeysuckle bonsai

1. Material selection

If you want to choose honeysuckle suitable for bonsai, you can dig it in the mountains. After selecting, you can twist it according to the needs of the shape. Those with good root shape can be planted directly, and try not to damage the roots.

2. Pruning

Honeysuckle is a vine plant that usually grows in a spiral shape attached to a wall or pillar. There are few leaves on the branches, so useless and overly dense branches must be cut off and pruned appropriately.

3. Processing

After pruning the branches and leaves, the tree stumps also need to be processed, including the side roots and the side stumps with inconsistent shapes. Apply potassium permanganate on the cut wounds to disinfect the wounds. Leave the main stump, remove the soil from the main stump, and soak it in water for 2 to 3 days to promote germination.

4. Put it in the basin

Choose a suitable flowerpot, mix it with mountain soil and leaf mold, and plant it in the pot. Do not block the drainage holes during planting. If the flowerpot is too deep, you can use broken tiles or stones to pad the bottom for easy drainage.

Cultivation Techniques of Honeysuckle Bonsai

1. When the branches of the honeysuckle bonsai grow to about 5 cm, spray or water them with paclobutrazol or chlormequat for several times to inhibit the growth of stems and vines and dwarf the tree shape.

2. Carry out dwarfing and shaping pruning on a regular basis to cultivate thick branches and short branches. Remove vigorously growing buds during the growing season, pick off strong branches early, and cut long branches and keep short branches when pruning.

3. During the maintenance of the honeysuckle bonsai, it is necessary to ensure sufficient sunlight, which can promote the growth of short and thick branches, lush branches and leaves, and prolong the flowering period.

Precautions for cultivating honeysuckle bonsai

Honeysuckle bonsai can be cultivated at home, but cannot be cultivated indoors for a long time for fear that excessive shade will cause the bonsai to have yellow leaves, weak branches and no flowers. It is best to leave it outdoors and expose it to the sun for two hours in the morning and evening, which is conducive to photosynthesis of the leaves and provides nutrients for growth.

1. Use soil

The soil used for honeysuckle bonsai requires good transparency and sufficient nutrients. It can be maintained by mixing humus soil, garden soil, and river sand.

2. Pruning

It is best to prune the honeysuckle bonsai before the winter solstice. Depending on the needs of the potted plant shape, generally 3 to 5 main branches are left, each with 2 to 3 buds, and all other branches are cut off. In addition, after each flower fades, the branches must be shaped immediately in conjunction with fertilization to achieve the ornamental effect of multiple flowering.

3. Repotting

Generally speaking, the honeysuckle bonsai should be repotted in late spring and early summer every year, that is, from March to May. The climate during this period is very suitable for the growth of honeysuckle, and the plant can quickly adapt to the environment after repotting.

4. Watering

When watering the honeysuckle bonsai, water should be poured until water comes out of the bottom of the pot. Watering is needed when the soil loses water and becomes dry. The amount of watering should be the highest in summer, followed by spring and autumn, and the least in winter. Try to water as little as possible during the flowering period to extend the flowering period.