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Pinch your Portulacaria afra regularly, and in just half a year you can easily grow it into an old bonsai-like trunk that will make all your neighbors envious.
Portulacaria afra (elephant bush) carries a lovely meaning: it symbolizes that blood relatives will always stay together, so many families like to bring a pot home to grow. However, some flower lovers find that their Portulacaria afra grows more and more slowly, and has absolutely...
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Hundreds of rare and precious bonsai will soon make their debut at the Shenyang Expo Garden
Sea of clouds, waterfalls, mountain rocks and rare trees drift together with the sound of the ancient melody "High Mountains and Flowing Water." This is not an ancient sage playing the qin amid the sea of clouds on Mount Huang; rather, it was the Bonsai Garden, known as the most unique garden in the Expo Garden, conducting a full-scale trial run yesterday.
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3 preparations to make for roses after autumn so the autumn blooms come thicker and brighter
It has been 1-2 weeks since the Start of Autumn, and we are gradually entering the best climate of the post-autumn period. Mom no longer has to worry about my roses not blooming, but you still need to make 3 preparations to let the autumn flowers come on even stronger! Give your roses a haircut. In summer, because the weather...
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What is the simplest way to make a ginkgo bonsai? Using natural materials is key
Ginkgo has uniquely shaped leaves like fans, and a tree form that is simple, ancient and elegant. Planted in a pot, it is especially favored by many bonsai enthusiasts for its plain naturalness and lush green appearance. Natural-style ginkgo bonsai is made from various natural ginkgo stumps, without any binding techniques, based on the natural form of the stump itself
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Is the cactus ball poisonous? Here's how to make it bloom
The cactus ball is a well-known easy-to-grow plant: drought-tolerant, needing little watering, and easy to care for. Many flower lovers have grown this plant, usually keeping it indoors to beautify the home. It is small and cute, and when it blooms it is especially beautiful, with considerable ornamental value. ...
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How to Make a Redbud (Cercis) Bonsai: A Detailed Guide to Sourcing Materials and Styling Techniques
Redbud, also known as "mantiaohong" (full-branch red), is a deciduous shrub or small tree in the genus Cercis of the legume family (Fabaceae). The plant grows upright and clump-forming, reaching 3 m to 4 m in height. The trunk is grayish-brown, with the old bark splitting longitudinally, while young branches are smooth. The simple leaves are alternate, nearly round, 6 cm to 14 cm long, with pointed tips and deep heart-shaped bases, entire margins or with a transparent cuticle along the leaf edge
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How to make a ginkgo bonsai? Detailed explanation of cultivation and care key points
Ginkgo is a famous long-lived tree species with strong vitality, peculiar leaf shape, and easy grafting propagation and shaping and pruning. It is a high-quality material for making bonsai. Ginkgo bonsai made from ginkgo tree milk is even more superb, with high ornamental value and economic value. Ginkgo is a commonly used tree species in Chinese bonsai
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Three Bonsai Styles and How to Make Them: Exposed Root, Forest, and Miniature
Exposed-root bonsai. (1) Shallow planting and root lifting. Grow in a shallow pot, choosing a semi-finished stump with well-developed main roots that is easy to shape. Arrange the lateral roots at the base in an attractive way so they are exposed above the potting soil. For stumps whose basal lateral roots are not suitable for direct exposure, use the root-lifting method to lift the roots above the soil surface, and cultivate the exposed roots sensibly in keeping with the form of the stump. (2) Raising roots to expose them
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The fiddle-leaf fig is suitable for growing at home and makes a large potted green plant that pairs well with modern interiors.
I really enjoy growing fiddle-leaf figs. I remember the first time I saw one in a friend's office, potted in a very striking white cylindrical ceramic pot. It looked especially grand, fresh and natural, and its leaves were very large, with a...
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Flower pot soil compaction: one little trick to make potting soil loose, airy, and fertile, so flowers grow like crazy and burst out of the pot
People who love growing flowers never get tired of looking at their potted plants a hundred times a day, but if you really want to grow them well, the potting soil is the key. Only when the potting soil is loose, fertile, and airy can the plants grow vigorously with lush branches and leaves and bloom abundantly. At home...
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