How to make a group-planted bonsai? A detailed step-by-step guide

  So-called group planting means growing three or more individual trees in a flat pot or shallow pot to display a forest form.

  Some even have as many as several dozen trees, and as the number of trunks increases, the sense of lushness they present becomes stronger. When planting, each pot is mostly based on the principle of using the same tree species, because in this way it is not only beneficial for cultivation, but the overall look also appears more natural. In addition, it is best to choose tree species with the same leaf character and trunk texture, so that the distinctive flavor can be shown.

  Selecting planting material:

  The rough distribution is, in order, the main tree, the secondary tree, and the companion tree. If it is a small group planting, besides the main tree, the others can also use cuttings.

  When first shaping a group planting, a 7-trunk group planting is best. Because the fewer the trunks, the easier the cultivation work.

  Key points for making:

  The first step is to plant the main tree to the right or left, followed closely by the secondary tree, and then the companion tree. Use the varying heights and thicknesses of the various trees, tree forms, and so on to emphasize the sense of distance and harmonious beauty. In addition, if there are very many trunks, several small paths can be created to concretely present the forest form.

  The branch development of a group planting is based on the basic forms of straight trunk, curved trunk, and slanted trunk. Raising all kinds of trees in a healthy way is the key to creating a group-planting tree form. Because the closer to the outer side of the pot, the easier it is to take root, and the trees located in the central part mostly grow their roots slowly, so when fertilizing and watering, attention should be paid to the above problems.

  At the same time, the development of the roots will determine the maturity of the main branches. Therefore, when cultivating, it is best to extend the roots toward the outside of the pot.

  We usually see some very beautiful group-planted bonsai at large exhibitions or in parks. Aren't you envious? You can make them yourself too! A group-planted bonsai is growing three or more individual trees in a flat pot or shallow pot to display a forest form. Some even have as many as several dozen trees, and as the number of trunks increases, the sense of lushness they present becomes stronger. When planting, each pot is mostly based on the principle of using the same tree species, because in this way it is not only beneficial for cultivation, but the overall look also appears more natural. In addition, it is best to choose tree species with the same leaf character and trunk texture, so that the distinctive flavor can be shown.