Bonsai, an art form that condenses natural beauty into a square inch, has been favored by scholars and writers since ancient times. In the composition of bonsai, rock is not only a stable support, but also the source of artistic conception and beauty. The ingenious combination of rocks and plants can create a unique landscape and give bonsai life and soul. This paper aims to discuss the most suitable rock type in bonsai art, and make an in-depth analysis from the texture, color, texture and applicable scene of the rock, in order to provide valuable reference for bonsai lovers.
The Selection Principle Of Bonsai Rock
The selection of bonsai rocks should follow certain principles to ensure the harmony and unity of rocks and plants, POTS and other elements in bonsai, and jointly create a natural, harmonious and beautiful visual effect.
1. Suitable texture
The texture of rock directly affects the visual effect of bonsai and the growing environment of plants. Loose rock texture, such as pumice stone, sand accumulation stone, easy to process, strong water absorption, suitable for bonsai stone, can provide good growth conditions for plants. The texture of the hard rock, such as Taihu stone, quartz stone, etc., is more suitable for landscape bonsai, can show the vigor and breadth of the stone.
2. Color coordination
The color of the rock should be coordinated with the plants, POTS and the overall environment in the bonsai to avoid being too abrupt or monotonous. When choosing rocks, you can consider contrasting or echoing the color of plants to enhance the visual effect of bonsai. For example, green plants paired with grey or black rocks can highlight the vitality and vitality of plants. The red or yellow flowers can choose more colorful rocks, such as red or yellow sand accumulation stone, to add the color level of bonsai.
3. Beautiful texture
The texture of the rock is its unique feature and an important element in the creation of bonsai. Different textures of rocks can show different styles and moods. When choosing rocks, it is necessary to carefully observe their texture characteristics, and choose those rocks with clear, natural and varied textures to enhance the artistic charm of bonsai.
4. Morphological nature
The rock form in bonsai should be kept as natural and smooth as possible to avoid too artificial or deliberately carved traces. Natural forms of rock can better integrate with plants and POTS, creating a natural, harmonious aesthetic. When choosing rocks, you can choose those rocks with strange shapes, smooth lines and rich changes to add interest and enjoyment to bonsai.
The Most Suitable Rock Type For Bonsai
1. Soft stones
Soft rock has been widely used in bonsai creation because of its loose texture, easy processing and strong water absorption. This kind of rock is not only suitable for the creation of bonsai with stone, but also can provide a good growth environment for plants.
2. Pumice stone
Features: Pumice is a porous volcanic eruption rock, low density, able to float on the water. It has a variety of colors, including reddish-brown, light gray, and taupe. The pumice stone contains rich calcium, potassium, magnesium and other compounds, and has good water absorption, air permeability and water retention.
Application scenario: Pumice stone is often used to make bonsai with stone and bonsai with water and drought. Its porous structure and good water absorption make it easy for plants to take root and flourish. At the same time, pumice stone can also soften the water quality and provide a good growth environment for aquatic plants.
3. Sand deposit
Features: Sand accumulation is a sedimentary rock composed of sand and cement, with diverse colors and loose texture. Its interior contains many tiny pores and channels, with good water absorption and air permeability. Sand accumulation stone is easy to process and shape, and can be carved out of various forms and textures according to needs.
Characteristics: calabite is a kind of porous sedimentary rock with various colors and loose texture. Its interior contains many small pipes and holes, with good water absorption and air permeability. The shape of the reed stone is different, some are tubular, some are flake or block, etc., which provides rich materials for the creation of bonsai.
4. Hard stones
Hard rock is mainly used to express the precipitousness and vastness of landscape in bonsai creation because of its hard texture, hard processing and poor water absorption. This type of rock, although not easy to work with, can create a natural, rough aesthetic through its unique form and texture.
Features: Taihu stone is a kind of rock formed by long-term dissolution of limestone, the color is mostly gray or gray black. Its shape is different, some are flaky, some are columnar or blocky, and the surface is covered with wrinkles and holes. The texture of Taihu stone is hard but easy to weather, so it is necessary to pay attention to protect its surface from damage when using.
Features: Quartz stone is a kind of rock formed by long-term weathering of limestone, the color is mostly gray or gray black. Its shape is different, some are blocky, some are flake or strip, etc., and the surface is covered with wrinkles and holes. The texture of quartz stone is hard and not easy to weather, so it can maintain a long-term ornamental value when used.
Features: Axe stone is a kind of rock formed by the long-term weathering of limestone, the color is mostly gray or gray black. Its shape is mostly flake or block, and the surface is covered with parallel cracks and cracks. The texture of the axe stone is hard and easy to process into a variety of shapes and textures, so it has greater flexibility when used.
Conclusion
Bonsai art, as a unique skill that condenses natural beauty between square inches, not only requires the creator to have superb skills and aesthetic vision, but also requires a deep understanding and accurate grasp of rocks, plants, POTS and other elements. In the creation of bonsai, rock as one of the important elements of bonsai, its selection and application is very important. Through in-depth analysis of different types of rocks such as soft stone, hard stone and semi-soft semi-hard stone, we can find that each rock has its own unique characteristics and application scenarios.
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