How to make bonsai of Pyracantha

1. Processing of seedling sources

The seedlings of Pyracantha bonsai can be propagated by sowing and cuttings. If you want to sow seeds, you can usually do it in spring from February to March. We can choose some thicker branches, and then cut small sections of 10 to 15 cm as cuttings, which can be planted as soon as they are cut. You can also carry out cuttings of tender stems during the rainy season, which will make it easier for them to survive. Cultivated seedlings can generally bear fruit in 3 to 4 years. However, in order to make it bear fruit and form faster, you can also use hard branches with fruits for cuttings. This is usually done in the summer. Remember to disinfect before cuttings.

2. Style matching

Pyracantha bonsai is more suitable for the shaping method of rough tying and fine cutting, which is usually carried out in autumn. We can first use iron wire or brown wire to tie its main branches into different forms such as slanted trunks or lying trunks, and then cultivate it for a period of time, and then prune and shape the entire plant according to the design you want. When pruning, be sure to make the entire tree shape more clearly layered, so that it looks more charming. In addition, the pots for Pyracantha are also very particular. In order to better set off its red fruits, it is usually made into pots with light-colored bonsai such as white, light blue or light yellow. This way the whole look looks good.

3. Cultivation after production

Generally speaking, you should pay attention to the soil you use. It is best to choose some relatively fertile garden soil or surface soil from the mountains and forests. Of course, you can also use some basic fertilizer. It generally prefers moist and fertile places, and prefers more sunlight. Ventilation is also very important. Also, it is particularly afraid of dryness, so it is more susceptible to disease and insect attacks, so prevention must be taken. In addition, it is best to repot the bonsai once a year, and repotting is usually done in late autumn or early spring. This way it will not affect its normal growth.