How to shape a banana shrub bonsai? Detailed methods and techniques

  Banana shrub (Michelia figo) is a traditional ornamental plant. Many friends worry about whether it is toxic and fear it may affect their family's health. In fact, it is not toxic; on the contrary, it has excellent household benefits, medicinal value, and beauty and health benefits. The banana shrub's branches are elegant, its leaves are green, and its flowers are especially charming when in full bloom, giving off a rich fragrance. Both its leaves and flowers have excellent ornamental value and are suitable for placing indoors.

  For banana shrub, a medium-deep purple clay ceramic pot or glazed ceramic pot is suitable. The color of the flower pot can be chosen as begonia red or cinnabar purple to complement the green leaves and yellow flowers. Round and square shapes are suitable for the flower pot. It is best to pot and plant in March-April of spring, when it is warm and humid, which is conducive to the banana shrub adapting to the pot and growing. Before planting, properly prune the branches and root system. After planting, place it in a cool place for 10 days of care, and once the plant grows normally, carry out normal management.

  Of course, there is also the simplest method that can save all the above steps: directly buy a banana shrub with a simple shape from the market, and the potting process can be skipped! However, when purchasing, choose one that is 3~4 years old, and after caring for it for a period of time, you can start shaping it!

  Processing:

  When processing banana shrub into a bonsai, a combination of wiring and pruning is generally used, carried out during the plum rain season. Wiring uses palm fiber; the main branches are wired and shaped as needed, and all other branches are pruned and processed.

  Tree shape:

  Banana shrub shaping should mainly be in the natural style; in fact, the main effort still depends on pruning. It can also be made into a curved-trunk style or slanting-trunk style. Old stumps can also be made into a posture with exposed roots and hanging claws.