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Tropical Bonsai Care Article
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Using Bonsai Wire
from: Lawn and Garden Magic
Bonsai wire is, of course, used to hold the branches of a Bonsai tree in place so you can shape them. The Bonsai wire stays wrapped around the trunks and branches until the tree is able to maintain the desired shape, and then Bonsai wire is removed.
You can purchase Bonsai wire from suppliers of Bonsai tools and accessories. They'll have available plain silver aluminum and a copper-colored anodized aluminum wire from which to choose. The advantage of a plain silver bonsai wire is it's easier to see under developed branches than the anodized ones when you need to check your wiring. The copper or brown color of the anodized wire blend well with the tree branches so they are more pleasing to the eye.
If you can't obtain Bonsai wire, you can substitute any type of wire that's easily bendable and removable. Bonsai wire comes in different sizes from 1 mm to 7mm, usually weighing 100 to 150 grams and can be over 100 feet long.
Choosing the right size of Bonsai wire can be tricky. Some find it's easier to buy coils in different sizes, however, you don't want to waste money buying wires you won't be able to use. One way to determine the size of Bonsai wire you'll need is to find a wire you can bend with the same effort as you would bending your tree's trunk or branch. If it's easier to bend the wire than the wood, then you'll need a thicker Bonsai wire. However, if you find the wire won't be strong enough to do the job properly, then you can try double wrapping the wire by applying two wire pieces.
Tips in Wiring a Bonsai Tree
Mid to late summer is the typical season for applying Bonsai wire because this is when the tree is actively growing, which means it'll set into the desired position faster. It's important to ensure that the Bonsai wire doesn't cut into the tree to better avoid scars. When wiring deciduous or coniferous Bonsai trees, make sure not to confine or damage the foliage with the Bonsai wire.
Apply the wire at a 45º angle to the part being wrapped. Don't place the coils too far apart as it won't produce your desired results. When it's time to remove the Bonsai wire, cut it from the tree. Unwinding the wire may damage your Bonsai, so be careful.
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