How to trim the small-leaf red sandalwood bonsai

How to trim the small-leaf red sandalwood bonsai

When is the best time to prune the red sandalwood bonsai?

The bonsai of small-leaf red sandalwood is usually pruned during the growing season from March to May when it is repotted, so that nutrients can be accumulated. The parallel branches and diseased branches are mainly pruned. Note that the branches with strong growth potential can be pruned, while the weak branches are pruned less or not at all.

Tips for pruning small-leaf red sandalwood bonsai

Generally speaking, all parallel, crossed, and unsightly branches of red sandalwood need to be pruned, and dense branches and leaves can be thinned out appropriately to facilitate light transmission.

Pruning branches and leaves: To prune small-leaf red sandalwood, you need to first cultivate the branches to an appropriate thickness, cut off a small section first, and then cut off a small section at a time as they grow out.

Things to pay attention to when pruning red sandalwood bonsai

Small-leaf red sandalwood has the ability to adapt to the environment. After pruning, it needs to be moved to a ventilated and cool place for maintenance.

No matter how you prune, you must be careful. The growth of small-leaf red sandalwood is extremely slow, and it will take hundreds of years to become a timber. Therefore, it is very precious. As the saying goes, nine out of ten sandalwood trees are hollow, so unless it is necessary, it is not recommended to prune it randomly.

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