Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Bonsai Pruning

Pruning is one of the activities that you would need to do through out the life of your bonsai plant. It is the technique of bonsai pruning that keeps your plant contained in the small space of the pot. The main objective of pruning can be listed as below.

  • Form Pruning: This is done to give the basic shape to your bonsai plant. This is done during the development stage of the plant, it is at this stage that the plant gets its design. Initially the plant is allowed to grow tall, and when the desired size of trunk is reached, drastic pruning and cutting is carried out to make it short.

  • Maintenance Pruning: Once the plant has got its basic shape it is very essential to keep it pruned at regular interval to keep it confied to the basic shape. Generally pruning should be carried during the growin season of the plant, although it would vary according to the type of plant.



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