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Wiring Techniques for Bonsai Growing
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When you're training a Bonsai to grow in a certain direction, pruning alone may not be enough. Wiring is a technique used for growing Bonsai that involves winding the wire around the trunk or branches of the plant and leaving them in place until the desired shape is formed through growth.
Wire shouldn't be used unless and until the Bonsai is growing strongly and the sap flows freely. The best time to do any wiring is usuall during the plant's growth period or during the summer. You must be careful when when using wire because it can easily damage the soft branches. Although some plants lose their leaves during the colder winter months, which makes wiring seem easier, it's best to wait until spring or summer.
Several different types of wire can be successfully used for Bonsai wiring. Annealed copper and anodized aluminum wires are the most popular types and are readily available. Copper wire is often preferred because the color is less noticeable than silver toned wire. The ideal wire should be soft enough to be easily managed yet strong enough to hold the plants. Keep the wire in a warm location so it's easily manipulated. Do you best not to allow any kinks in the wire since this will cause it to provide less strength and it won't look good as well.
Wrap the wire around the trunk or branch at a 45-degree angle to provide the best strength. The coils should be spaced far enough apart to create a good hold but not so far apart that strength is compromised. Wire that is wrapped too tightly will damage the plants.
Practice on a stick before you try it on your Bonsai. After the wire is in place, gently bend the trunk or branch to the shape you desire. Then tie the other end of the wire or suspend it using a weight.
Once you've wired your Bonsai trunk or branches, you should check it regularly to make sure the wires aren't cutting into the plant. Young, supple plants will take less time to get to their desired shape than older plants. As a general rule, keeping the wire in place three to six months will often give you the results you're looking to accomplish.
Once the desired shape is ready, you can remove the wires. Be extremely careful when removing the wires. Snip them into small pieces to avoid damaging the plant. If you accidentally damage a branch with your snips, apply a tree wound sealant.
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