Instruction
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Choose a ficus, you want to grow as bonsai. It should be noted that for this purpose is only a few types of plants, therefore, not to be mistaken, can opt for a ficus Benjamin. If you already have growing at home, break off from the plant a few cuttings with a height of about 12 cm and put them in water. When you see root buds, cuttings should be planted next to each other in a flat pot. The earth at this can use normal.
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Shoots of ficus should grow together. Therefore, as the plants will grow, at its discretion, twist their twigs. Do not be afraid that they will break as the young ficus has an enviable flexibility. To weave together, in the first weeks you will need to fix them with wire. In this case, to reduce damage to the plant, after the barrel weave wrap in a thick cloth, and only then attach the wire. It should also be noted that by using wire, not only can promote the formation of trunk bonsai, but also to give him any curves.
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One of the hallmarks of bonsai, its roots that rise above the ground. To achieve this effect, wait until a stronger root system of the ficus, and after that gradually remove the top layer of soil, exposing the roots. To give the vine the desired shape, it is possible to put decorative stone, to use the wire.
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When the trunk of the bonsai will grow to the required height, you must primepay its top. In addition, you will also need to form the crown of the bonsai. Looking for traditional garden, you can notice that most of the time their crown consists of several branches that are sloping or horizontal position. Shaping the bonsai, leave it on the trunk 2-3 main branches, and give them direction, using the wire. To these branches had a clear outline, pronadite their foliage, and near the grounds regularly remove new leaves and shoots.
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To bonsai complete, cover the soil with moss or sprinkle it with gravel, sand. Can also Supplement composition figurine, made in Oriental style.