Sunday, November 24, 2013

Tips In Growing A Mini Crape Myrtle

By Susan Dawson


For artistic reasons bonsais were made, they are also made for convenience for not all of the land of japan are healthy for planting. Now, these are already practiced by most of the known ornamental experts of the world. A lot of people want to have such because most of the population of the world is leaving in a studio type apartment or condominium and does not have property for tree planting. With this gardening institutions are already making mini crape myrtle for sale.

To starts, look for a healthy potted baby myrtle, be sure that it is good enough for a bonsai process and not too tender. If you already have it then gently remove it from the pot. Take good care of it that the stem and roots will not be detached. For if it will be, then the plant is no longer useful for the artwork and you will be wasting it.

Then you can now start removing the soil by using a strong spraying hose. This method is not just to remove the principal soil but also to soften those who cannot be removed by the flowing waters. For the remaining, use your hands to deal them and do it gently.

If you are already done, then you may proceed to the cutting. Go see the roots first, if you think the the root is too long or too thick, then use a knife. Cut the stem of the roots carefully and do assure that there is still enough roots for you to work on. Also cut the branches of the myrtle using a plant scissor to make it small enough for your taste.

A small pot and a sphagnum moss will do for this process. Pour enough amount of moss into the pot make sure that the moss is already moistened. Do not also forget to cover the whole root with the same kind of miss before placing into it. Once it was already in place, then hardly press the moss so that excess waters will be squeezed.

If you are not comfortable using the sphagnum moss, then you can use the soil for bonsai. It is made of half amount small stones and half amount of soil. Do the same process as how the moss is applied. But for this, you have to press it gently in order not to hurt the plant from its roots.

Bonsais are not to grow upwards but sidewards because their growth is controlled. If you found anything that might grow upwards after few days, the cut it out. Be aware that you have to maintain its shape and its size.

Speaking of shape, you have to use small wire for its branches for you to control its shape. And use the big wire to create a patter for your bonsai. Roll the small wires into the branches and and lay them horizontally for the meantime. The get the pattern and cut them using a twig scissor by following its shape, so the parts that will exceed to the line must be cut.

Bonsai is an ideal gift for a close friend of yours for this will give him grace and happiness. A gift that is more personalized and something that is not perishable will be the most thoughtful gift a person will receive. But if you yourself cannot make such, then mini crape myrtle for sale can be a choice.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...