With its unique charm, bonsai art concentrates the beauty of natural landscape and trees in a small basin. Bonsai tree, as the core element of bonsai art, has various forms, myriad gestures, some luxuriant branches, some simple and vigorous. And for the bonsai tree will bloom this question, the answer is not a simple yes or no, which involves many factors, let us explore together.
The Types And Flowering Characteristics Of Bonsai Trees
Bonsai trees cover a large number of different tree species, they have their own unique flowering habits in the natural growth state, and after making bonsai, these habits are still largely retained, but also due to the bonsai maintenance environment and other factors to change.
1. Flowering bonsai trees
This kind of bonsai tree itself is to enjoy the flowers as the main purpose and selected as bonsai material, flowering is a major feature of them. For example, the common rhododendron bonsai, Rhododendron belongs to the Rhododendron family, its natural flowering period is generally in the spring, the flowers are colorful, red, pink, white and other colors, beautiful flower shape, when it is cultivated into bonsai, as long as the proper maintenance, every flowering will still bloom full of trees and flowers, become a beautiful landscape in the courtyard or indoor.
Again such as begonia bonsai, begonia is a variety of plants such as rose apple collectively, its flowers delicate and beautiful, or single or double petals, with different degrees of pink, white and other colors, flowering is usually in the spring slightly later, made of bonsai, under appropriate conditions will also be seasonal flowering, flowers and simple branches, exquisite shape against each other, unique charm.
There are plum bonsai, plum blossom as a rose family of apricot plants, is proud of snow frost, bloom alone in the winter known, its color is red, pink, white, unique flower shape, is the best choice for winter indoor and outdoor bonsai decoration, as long as after reasonable maintenance management, in the winter can emit bursts of dark fragrance, showing the unique noble beauty of plum.
2. Bonsai tree with leaf and flower view
There are some bonsai trees, people mainly appreciate the form and beauty of their branches and leaves, but they also have the ability to bloom, and the flowers have become the highlight of their overall ornamental value.
For example, the June snow bonsai, which belongs to the rubiaceae June snow genus, is often loved by people because of its small and dense branches and leaves, evergreen all seasons, with a unique tree shape, often make a delicate jungle or cliff bonsai style. In the summer, it will also open white flowers, scattered among the green leaves, like the June snow, adding a fresh and elegant atmosphere to the bonsai.
Another example, pomegranate bonsai, pomegranate is a pomegranate family of plants, its leaves are green and glossy, beautiful tree shape, is the production of bonsai high-quality materials. Pomegranate can not only view the leaves, but also attract people with its gorgeous flowers and rich fruits, the flower period is generally in summer, the flowers are mostly red, the flower shape is larger and gorgeous, and the flowering is red, which brings different vitality and vitality to the bonsai.
3. Foliage bonsai trees
The main ornamental point of this kind of bonsai tree is the form and color of its branches and leaves, and usually the flowering phenomenon is not focused on or the flowering situation is relatively rare and not obvious.
Like pine and cypress bonsai trees, such as black pine, five-needle pine, etc., they are evergreen trees of cypress family and pine family, and people are more appreciative of their vigorous and straight branches, evergreen needles and the simple shape created by pruning, winding and other methods. Although they also have the physiological function of flowering, their flowers are relatively less noticeable, the flowers are small and do not have bright colors, and it is often easy to be ignored, and some varieties have a longer flowering cycle, and need to reach a certain age and other conditions before flowering.
Another example is boxbox bonsai, which belongs to boxbox family. The leaves of boxbox are leathery, bright and thick, and are often used to make exquisite bonsai, mainly showing the compact beauty of its branches and leaves as well as the unique sense of plastic art. Its flowers are relatively small and their colors are not prominent, and they are often hidden between the branches and leaves. The flowering was a little less remarkable.
The Factors Affecting The Flowering Of Bonsai Trees
1. Age of the tree
Many bonsai trees need to reach a certain age before they are capable of flowering. Just like the pine and cypress bonsai trees mentioned earlier, they may need to grow for several years or even ten years, accumulate enough nutrients and mature their own physiological functions before they begin to bloom. Take Ginkgo biloba bonsai as an example, ginkgo biloba is an ancient tree species of Ginkgo Biloba family, which grows in the natural environment, often after a long time of growth, generally decades of age will begin to bloom and bear fruit, when it is cultivated into bonsai, although the growth environment has changed, but the basic tree age requirements still exist, if the tree age is not to, even if the maintenance conditions are better, It’s hard to see it flowering.
2. Lighting conditions
Light plays a key role in the flowering of bonsai trees. Sufficient light is the guarantee of photosynthesis, and the organic matter produced by photosynthesis can provide material basis for the differentiation and development of flower buds.
Flowering bonsai trees, in particular, require appropriate light duration and intensity. For example, bonsai rose, rose is a rose plant in the rose family, it is a famous sun-loving flowers, need at least 6 hours of sufficient sunlight every day, in order to normally flower bud differentiation, blooming gorgeous flowers. If the potted rose is placed in a dark room or a corner of insufficient light for a long time, it may only grow branches and leaves, and it is difficult to form flower buds, resulting in no flowering.
On the contrary, even some bonsai trees that originally bloom may have adverse effects on flowering if the light is too strong. For example, under the summer sun exposure, some of the more delicate flowering bonsai trees, such as camellia bonsai, camellia is a camellia genus of plants in the camellia family, although it needs a certain amount of light, but in the summer high temperature and strong light, if there is no appropriate shade measures, may burn flower buds, affecting the number and quality of flowering, and even lead to flower buds falling off, unable to bloom normally.
3. Temperature conditions
Different bonsai trees have different requirements for temperature, and a suitable temperature range is an important prerequisite for flower bud differentiation and flowering.
For example, Penjing Yingchun, a plant of the genus Luteaceae, is a typical plant with flowers before leaves. It needs to undergo a certain period of low temperature vernalization, that is, to experience a period of low temperature in winter. Generally, after the temperature is maintained at about 0-10 ℃ for a period of time, flower buds can be successfully differentiated. It can bloom early golden flowers.
Like bougainvillea bonseong, bougainvillea is a leaf flower of the purple jasmine family. It is native to tropical areas and has high temperature requirements and likes warm and humid environment. In winter, if the maintenance environment temperature is too low, below 10℃, it will enter a dormant state, stop growing, and cannot perform flower bud differentiation. And light, water and other conditions are also good, it is possible to bloom, and the higher the temperature, the more vigorous the bloom.
4. Fertilization situation
Proper fertilization is essential for bonsai trees to blossom. Phosphorus and potassium in fertilizer have a direct effect on the formation and development of flower buds.
In the early growth stage of bonsai trees, if nitrogen fertilizer is applied too much, it may cause the growth of branches and leaves to be too vigorous, and appear the phenomenon of fruitless growth, thus inhibiting the differentiation of flower buds. For example, jasmine bonsai, jasmine is a melonoceros plant, its flowers white and fragrant, deeply loved by people. However, if in the maintenance process, only pay attention to the application of nitrogen fertilizer, so that the plant luxuriant leaves but consume a lot of nutrients, it is difficult to have excess nutrients to supply the formation of flower buds, then there may be no flowering or flowering less.
On the contrary, the application of phosphate and potassium fertilizer, such as potassium dihydrogen phosphate, can effectively promote the formation and development of flower buds during flower bud differentiation. Like osmanthus bonsai, osmanthus is a meloceros family plant, in the flower bud differentiation stage, every once in a while spray appropriate amount of potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution, in accordance with the correct concentration and use of operation, you can provide sufficient nutrients for the growth of flower buds, help osmanthus bonsai in the flowering period full of trees and flowers, fragrance.
5. Trimming and modeling
Pruning and modeling operations of bonsai trees can also affect their flowering. Reasonable pruning can adjust the nutrient distribution of bonsai trees and promote the formation of flower buds.
For example, for some bonsai trees that are pruned after flowering, such as Crape Myrtle bonsai, crape Myrtle is a plant of the Lagermyrtle family, it can cut off the residual flowers, dead branches and too dense branches in time after the flowering period, which can reduce the consumption of nutrients, promote the formation of new flower buds, and prepare for the next flowering.
Excessive pruning or unreasonable modeling may damage the flower buds of bonsai trees and affect flowering. For example, when some branches that have formed flower buds are greatly coiled, bent and other modeling operations, if the flower buds are accidentally damaged, then this part of the branches may not be able to bloom normally, so when the bonsai tree modeling, especially when the flowering period is approaching, be extra careful to avoid unnecessary damage to the flower buds.
How To Promote Bonsai Tree Flowering
1. to provide a suitable growth environment
According to the habits of different bonsai trees, to create suitable lighting, temperature, humidity and other environmental conditions. For example, for the sun-happy bonsai tree, it should be placed in a sunny place, such as a south-facing balcony or outdoor open, well-lit area; For shade-happy bonsai trees, it is also necessary to choose a location with scattered light and good ventilation to avoid damage caused by direct sunlight. At the same time, we should pay attention to regulating the indoor and outdoor temperatures, keeping warm in winter, preventing summer heat and cooling in summer, and ensuring that bonsai trees are in the temperature range conducive to flower bud differentiation and flowering.
2. Scientific fertilization
Reasonable fertilization should be carried out according to the growth stage of bonsai trees. At the early stage of growth, nitrogen fertilizer can be applied appropriately to promote the growth of branches and leaves, but excessive amounts should be avoided. When entering the flower bud differentiation period, it is necessary to adjust the fertilization strategy in time and increase the application amount of phosphate and potassium fertilizer, such as applying potassium dihydrogen phosphate by spraying the leaf or irrigating the root, and operating in accordance with the recommended concentration in the instructions, generally applying once every 7-10 days and continuously applying 3-5 times to promote the formation and development of flower buds.
3. Reasonable trimming and modeling
Grasp the timing and intensity of pruning, regularly prune bonsai trees, remove dead branches, diseased branches, over-dense branches, etc., adjust the tree structure, and promote the reasonable distribution of nutrients. Before and after the flowering period, more attention should be paid to pruning work, timely cut off the residual flowers, reduce the waste of nutrients, and guide the bonsai tree to use more nutrients for the formation and development of flower buds again. When modeling, it is necessary to understand the growth position of the flower buds of the bonsai tree in advance, and try to avoid large-scale operations that may damage the flower buds after the formation of the flower buds to ensure that the bonsai tree can bloom normally.
Conclusion
Whether bonsai trees will bloom depends on a variety of factors, different types of bonsai trees have different flowering performance, and by understanding the various factors affecting their flowering and taking corresponding promotion measures, we can appreciate the beautiful posture of their blooming flowers in the process of maintaining bonsai trees, so that the charm of bonsai art is more rich and diversified. Add more natural beauty to our lives.
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