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Bonsai Care Article
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Bonsai Tree Pruning
from: Lawn and Garden MagicIf you're a Bonsai enthusiast, you many have noticed when growing your Bonsai tree, that the bottom of the tree doesn't grow as fast as the top, a "phenomenon" known as apical dominance. This makes pruning a Bonsai a necessary process so that you can enhance its growth and maintain its shape.
Not every plant responds well to pruning, especially if it's done at an inappropriate time during the year. Pruning a Bonsai properly requires that you know the type of plant you're dealing with and the best time of the year prune it. Pruning of new growth is usually done during the growing season, while pruning of old growth is carried out during mid-autumn.
A Bonsai that has remained unpruned for sometime will eventually look like any tree, and thus creating a Bonsai requires you to start the whole process all over again. Thus, to prevent this from happening, pruning a Bonsai should be done worked into your regular routine and done habitually.
Pruning a Bonsai can be done in two ways: finger pruning of the coniferous Bonsai, and leaf pruning or the pruning of deciduous Bonsai. Finger pruning is pinching the new growth that's sprouted at the top or doesn't complement the shape of the Bonsai. Pinching is done by removing the growth using your forefinger and thumb. Your other hand should be holding the branch where the growth is attached. This pruning method for coniferous Bonsai is better than using scissors because it doesn't create an unnatural impression on the foliage.
Leaf pruning a Bonsai is mostly done during the summer. Deciduous Bonsai and tropical plants are pruned by cutting around 60% to 90% of their leaves using fine scissors. The remaining leaves should be enough to supply energy to the tree.
These pruning techniques can be done above the ground or they can also be accomplished by trimming below the ground. Root pruning becomes essential when the root has grown too much to be in the same pot. You therefore need to thin it down to make it fit more comfortably inside the pot. However, when trimming the roots, make sure you don't cut off more than necessary or you'll deprive the tree of enough feeding roots. Once this process is completed, watering should be done.
Pruning a Bonsai is basically the same as giving a person a nice haircut. There are many various styles and methods of achieving a particular look, so take your time and have some fun.
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