How to make a bonsai of peach

How to make a bonsai of peach

The trunk of the peach tree is very soft and easy to shape. It can be made into slanted trunk, curved trunk, waterside, cliff, double trunk, etc. according to the growth situation of the tree. There are many types. Generally, with proper maintenance, it takes 3 years to cultivate a beautiful bonsai!

First select the seedlings

The grafted peach seedlings can be cut off 1 cm to 3 cm above the grafted buds around the Waking of Insects in the second year. This can promote the growth of the grafted buds and lay a good foundation for bonsai.

Next, put it in the basin

After cutting and selecting the seedlings, you can start potting them. When potting, you should choose loose, air-permeable, fertilizer-retaining sandy soil. The soil should also have excellent drainage to ensure rapid growth of the plants.

The pot should be a purple clay pot or a glazed pottery pot with contrasting colors and patterns.

Final trimming

Pruning can be done according to the tree's vigor and growth conditions and your own aesthetic taste. You can adopt methods such as thinning, twisting, pulling, bending, short cutting and flat cutting to carry out pruning. Finally, remember not to prune too densely, just keep it loose.

Maintenance of peach bonsai

After making the bonsai, it is necessary to carry out certain maintenance

Maintenance of the growing environment

The peach tree likes sunlight and should be placed in a sheltered place. Avoid placing it in a windy place to avoid being blown away.

During the flower bud differentiation period of the peach tree, water should be withheld appropriately to promote faster differentiation and growth of the flower buds.

Fertilization of peach bonsai: Use light fertilizer, apply base fertilizer once in winter, and increase the application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before flowering.

Pest control

There are two diseases of peach tree: white rust and brown rot. To prevent it, you can spray 2000 times diluted 50% carboxin wettable powder.