Bonsai artists are constantly coming up with new methods and techniques, not all of them are valid.
The two most trusted methods are ‘Clip and Grow’ and ‘wiring’. The two techniques produce slightly different results, and the truth is that most often they are used together, but it is good to understand the difference so that one can choose the best one for the occasion.
Pruning, or ‘Clip and Grow’, is simply the process of cutting the branch off where required. This sounds simple enough, but there are a few things to consider. If you look at a branch, you will see that it is divided into sections by lines or grooves. These lines are called nodes and are the zones from which new shoots and branches emerge. The spaces between the nodes are called the internodal spaces. It is the main task of the bonsai grower to reduce the length of the internodal spaces, because that means more nodes and consequently more shoots and leaves. The principal mechanism for doing this, is sunlight. The more sun a plant gets, the shorter the internodal spaces. If you look closely at the nodes, you will see a spot on the node that indicates exactly where the new shoot will emerge. Generally, the new shoot will emerge at a right angle from this point. So, by carefully selecting the position of a cut, you can influence what direction the emerging shoot will grow. This is the basic principle of ‘Clip and Grow’. Until the tip of the branch, also known as the terminal bud, is removed, the branch will continue to grow longer. Remove the tip and the branch will put out a fair number of new shoots from which the bonsai artist can choose.
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة June 2023 من The Gardener.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
بالفعل مشترك ? تسجيل الدخول
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة June 2023 من The Gardener.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
بالفعل مشترك? تسجيل الدخول
A Touch of Class
A cut above the rest and attractive enough to fill all the spaces you can see in your garden or in pots...
Bordering on food aggression!
The economy, fires, drought, Russians, fuel prices, and politicians, dictated what we ate in my youth. The only exception was that Eskom worked...
Quarantining new koi fish
Give your new koi the best start
Big deal GLADIOLI
To get balance in a flower bed, we rely on tall flowering plants to provide height and show off amazing blooms. One of our favourites to plant are gladioli. They might look impressive, come in some gorgeous colours, and are great for a vase, but they are also easy to grow with a few golden rules.
PRETTY FILLER Scabiosa
There are over 70 varieties of Scabiosa (pincushion flower) in both the annuals and perennials categories with arguably some of the best ones local to our country, and excellent pollinator attractors too.
TRIPLE treat
A floral combo that's bursting with colour
CHLOROSIS how to fix it
Chlorosis is not a death sentence for your plants. With prompt identification and the right interventions, you can restore your plants to their lush, vibrant selves.
COREOPSIS 'UpTick'
For an easy-to-grow, tough perennial, with masses of pretty blooms, plant Coreopsis hybrids and watch the bees and butterflies come into your garden.
Decorative Dahlias
With a little basic care, you can grow these showstopping plants in your own backyard with minimal effort.
The beauty of BEGONIAS
For endless colour and a garden that looks vibrant throughout the seasons, these are your go-to choices.