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Literati Tree Creation: Selected Works of Bonsai Master Zhao Qingquan
Name: Chuchen (Beyond the Dust) Species: Japanese Black Pine Height: 106 cm Age: 25 years Artist: Zhao Qingquan. The creation of "Chuchen" began in early 2004. The material was a mountain-collected Japanese black pine (Figs. 1, 2). Before starting, I conducted repeated examinations, and finally selected the front and back sides...
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Can Gardenia Be Watered with Rice Water? Mastering the Right Method Is Key
Gardenia can be watered with rice water, because it contains a relatively large amount of various nutrients. However, it needs to be fermented first, and then diluted afterward. Also, it should not be used too often - once a month is enough. In addition, among the types of water that can be used, rainwater is also a good choice. If neither is available, tap water can be used, but it needs to sit for a period of time before use.
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How to water lucky bamboo? It is important to master the correct method
Watering method for soil culture: In spring and autumn, you can decide based on the specific condition of the soil. In summer, in addition to watering it, you can also spray water mist on its leaves. In winter, reduce the frequency of watering to prevent frost damage to its roots. Watering method for water culture: For lucky bamboo grown in water, generally change the water once every 2 to 3 days. After the water evaporates, simply add an appropriate amount of water.
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How to Identify Heavenly Bamboo 'Hongye'? Master These Identification Methods
Appearance: about 60-120 cm tall, few branches, upright, very dense branches and leaves, relatively compact tree shape. Leaves: alternate, thinly leathery, entire. In winter they are bright red, in spring, autumn and summer they are dark green. Flowers: panicles, white. Fruit: spherical, 2 seeds, red.
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How to Identify Centella asiatica? Master These Identification Features
Leaves: kidney-shaped, round, or horseshoe-shaped, with bluntly toothed margins, petioles about 1.5-27 cm long, green. Flowers: umbels, purplish-red or creamy white. Fruit: spherical, base heart-shaped then becoming flat-topped, compressed on both sides, with longitudinal ridges on each side and small net-like transverse veins.
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How to Identify a Bear's Paw (Cotyledon tomentosa)? Master These Identification Methods
Appearance: The plant grows about 30 cm tall, with a spread of 11-12 cm, and cylindrical green stems. Leaves: obovate-lanceolate to oblong-ovate, flat and spoon-shaped, green, densely covered with short white hairs, with tips that look like bear paws. Flowers: dichasial cymes, yellow petals, blooming from July to September.
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How to Identify Wild Chrysanthemum? Master These Features to Recognize It Easily
Stems and leaves: Prostrate or upright; the middle stem leaves are long ovate, elliptic-ovate or ovate, with a truncated or nearly heart-shaped base and serrated edges, light green, turning olive-colored after drying. Flowers: flower heads (capitula), with yellow ligulate florets; the flowering period is from June to November.
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Bonsai master Hu Leguo lives forever in the hearts of bonsai enthusiasts
Master Hu Leguo lives forever in our hearts. This article was first published by "Zhongpenhui Flowers, Bonsai and Viewing Stones." Chairman Hu Yunhua: The tall-trunk pine bonsai created by Master Hu Leguo are majestic in spirit and profound in artistic conception, pioneering a new style of Chinese bonsai,...
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How do you grow pothos so it branches heavily and has long vines? Master these points and you can do it too
Pothos is a popular green plant, deeply loved by many plant enthusiasts for its easy-care habits. With the same growing methods, some enthusiasts find that their pothos does not grow as well as others' - not only are the leaves less glossy, but the branching is not as abundant as others', and the vines are not as...
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Pothos and succulents growing white whiskers? Congratulations, you've been promoted to plant-growing master
When plant lovers care for pothos and succulents, they often notice that many aerial roots have grown on the stems. What exactly are these aerial roots for? Do they need to be cut off? Today, Huahua will answer this for everyone - how exactly should the aerial roots of pothos and succulents...
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