How to make a ball pine bonsai

How to make bonsai from Chinese pine

The ball pine grows short and small and has many branches, so we can use this characteristic to make a miniature jungle bonsai. This type of bonsai can show the big picture from the small and better display the landscape.

The utensils needed to make ball pine bonsai

It is best to use an oblong flowerpot to make a ball pine.

Steps to making a ball pine bonsai

1. First, place a layer of gauze at the bottom of the flower pot and place the prepared potting soil into the flower pot.

2. Dig out the pine tree with its roots, being sure to protect its roots, and divide it into three parts and plant them in pots. Before placing it, trim the roots of the ball pine and cut off the branches to make it look more organized.

3. Pay attention to the matching and position when planting to achieve a staggered effect.

4. Prune the planted ball pine again and place some small stones and moss on the surface of the pot to make it more beautiful.