Which plants are suitable for growing on absorbent stones in bonsai? Care tips shared

When it comes to bonsai, I believe everyone is familiar with them. Some are made with pine trees, and some are made with rockeries. The growing environments of the bonsai we make are also different. Absorbent stone is very common among bonsai plants, so what is absorbent stone? Let me first give everyone a little introduction.

Absorbent stone is essentially sandstone, so we can know that this kind of stone has good water absorption, and its texture is relatively soft, so we can carve some shapes on it. Therefore, absorbent stone can be used as a substrate for bonsai plants. Some flower lovers who are good at handcrafting will carve some patterns or caves on the absorbent stone, then plant soil and plants into it, and then just wait for them to grow. After they grow out, the degree of bending of the plants will also differ depending on how much the absorbent stone blocks them, rugged and jagged, very artistic. Today let's talk about which plants can be planted on absorbent stone.

1. Southern maidenhair fern

Don't misunderstand, this is not the same species as the horsehair worm. However, its stems are relatively slender and long, shiny and bright, and rather dark in color. Its leaves are triangular. This plant also has a very good effect when planted on absorbent stone, and when this plant grows, the absorbent stone helps retain water, which can make the plant's growth more stable.

2. Saxifrage

This plant is green all year round and is very easy to care for. Like the plant mentioned above, it also has soft stems, but they are relatively long and can climb over the absorbent stone. It can grow in stone crevices and in dug-out caves. When we use absorbent stone to care for it, we can let saxifrage retain water, and its appearance is very cute. We can usually keep it at home.

3. Wood sorrel

This plant also has soft stems and does not grow tall; it can only grow long. Its flowers come in many colors, including red, white, yellow, and so on. This flower also has another characteristic: during the day the leaves spread open, and at night the leaves close automatically, which is quite magical.

4. Pennywort

Pennywort does not have a very large appearance, and its leaves are always rather delicate. Its stems are relatively soft and it does not grow tall; it basically leans on the absorbent stone. The leaves have some small split openings. When planted on absorbent stone and grown, they will hang down, and from a distance they look very appealing. Moreover, the leaves of this small plant look very much like copper coins, which is why it is called pennywort.

Actually, there are many more bonsai that can be cared for with absorbent stone. I am only giving examples of some plants that are easier to care for and easier to obtain. Everyone can try using absorbent stone. After all, it may look to you like I am saying the planting method is very simple, but everyone still needs more practice.