A tree stump dug from a rock crevice and made into a bonsai looks ten times better than a bought one; a neighbor offered 500 for a single pot

A tree stump dug from a rock crevice, made into a bonsai it looks ten times better than a bought one; a neighbor offered 500 for a single pot

More and more people in the city are growing bonsai now, but many bonsai do not have particularly outstanding quality, so some people have started going up the mountains themselves to dig up tree stumps and grow them as bonsai. The stumps dug this way have more varied forms, which cannot be achieved by artificial cultivation. Let's take a look!

Anyone who grows bonsai should recognize this kind of stump bonsai, right? It is the very common Scotch broom bonsai (Jinque, Caragana sinica). This kind of bonsai mostly appears in the raised-root style, because the roots of this bonsai are also very distinctive. Since most Scotch broom bonsai grow in wild rock crevices, it is very difficult to dig out a complete root system, so these few pots of Scotch broom took quite a lot of effort. After being potted and grown for a period of time, they all survived. When the neighbor saw them, he wanted to buy one, and was even willing to pay 500 per pot, haha.

Scotch broom bonsai is also very easy to keep alive. Scotch broom is mainly grown for its flowers, and the flowering period from May to June is the best time for viewing. Master the principle of not watering when dry and watering thoroughly when you do water. Especially during the flowering period, pay attention to keeping the potting soil moist, which can extend its flowering period. At ordinary times you can also enjoy the tree forms of various styles. Repot for viewing once every 2 to 3 years, and the best time is early spring.

I like this cascade-style Scotch broom the most. When it blooms, it will surely be even more beautiful. The flowers of Scotch broom look like little birds spreading their wings to fly, and their colors are bright and lively. The roots are twisted and vigorous, easy to bend into shape, making it one of the choices for making bonsai. If you also grow bonsai and happen to be short of one pot, then grow this one. Grown well, it is ten times more beautiful than a bought bonsai, and it will definitely surprise you!