CedarDue to its hardiness and neat needles it is often used by bonsai enthusiasts.Cedars- large evergreen trees with grey bark, smooth in young trees, becoming rough with age.
Cedar is a common name for trees that are a type of pine. In Russia, the three most common species are the well-known Siberian cedar, dwarf cedar (cedar) and Korean cedar.
ForGrowing Cedar BonsaiSeveral species are suitable. The most beautiful dwarf trees are obtained from cedar species growing in forested areas of the Western Himalayas and the Mediterranean. These species differ in appearance, size and color of needles. Cedar grows quite slowly, and it will take a lot of time to form a bonsai, but having achieved the result you will get a very beautiful dwarf tree.
Soil:
A mixture of soil from the natural habitat of cedar and Akadama.
Lighting:
Cedars are light-loving plants. Keep the trees outdoors. They are not usually grown indoors.
Temperature:
Protect the cedar from extreme cold and heat.
Watering:
In summer, moderate watering, in other seasons, reduce watering. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Be careful when watering the cedar, so as not to overwater it, as this will cause the needles to turn yellow.
Top dressing:
In spring, apply nitrogen fertilizer for active growth of the cedar bonsai crown. Closer to summer, it is better to feed cedar bonsai with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. This will give the tree frost resistance in winter. You can read more about fertilizers in article.
Formation:
Apply the wire throughout the growing season. Be careful, as the wire cuts into the bark quite easily, which spoils the aesthetics of the plant. The wire is applied for quite a long period, for branches it may take one year or even more.
Pinch new shoots during the growing season, and you can prune in August. Avoid drastic pruning unless you are prepared to wait several years for the "scars" to heal.
An alternative to this type of pruning could begins, which will become part of the bonsai.
Purchasing a plant:
Buy cedar bonsai in specialized stores, paying attention to the needles.
Seeds germinate easily if fresh. Propagation by youngcuttingsin spring and autumn, pre-treated with hormonal powder. It is also possible to useair layering.
Pests and diseases:
Scale insects and powdery mildeware the most common problems. Use an appropriate pesticide to control any outbreaks.
