How to prune the bonsai

Pruning time for bonsai

Jinggeda bonsai is usually pruned in spring and autumn. In spring, dead and diseased branches are pruned to make the bonsai look more beautiful. In autumn, overgrown branches are pruned and main branches are shortened to reduce nutrient consumption and help the plant survive the winter.

How to prune the bonsai

When pruning the one-year-old branches or young branches of Jinggeda bonsai, you can use flower shears to prune them directly. For old branches, it is generally better to use the stem cutting method. When pruning, you must pay attention to the shape and what style is suitable for the old pile, such as oblique trunk style, water-adjacent style, etc. Pay attention to taking advantage of the situation according to the old pile.

In addition, in order to avoid the branches being broken during the pruning process of Jinggeda bonsai, pruning is mainly used, supplemented by climbing. As long as we can combine these two shaping methods well, we can often create Jinggeda bonsai with extremely high ornamental value.

The bonsai of Jinggeda grows fast after pruning

The "branch storage" of the Jinggeda bonsai involves pruning and shortening the main branches, letting the branches grow freely. When they sprout, it is necessary to appropriately remove the upward branches and downward branches so that the whorled buds can grow quickly.

Things to note when pruning Jinggeda bonsai

During the potting process of the Jinggeda bonsai, it is necessary to trim the roots and long roots, cut off the steep branches, and place the bonsai in ventilated sunshine so that the bonsai can wake up.