Attach A Plant On The Stone !

The attached stone bonsai is a form of bonsai art. It takes stones as the main carrier and attaches the roots of trees or plants to the stones, allowing the branches and roots of the plants to grow along the shape of the stones, thereby forming a unique landscape where trees and stones are interdependent and integrated !

In the attached stone bonsai, stones usually have unique shapes and textures, adding a natural charm and artistic sense to the bonsai. The selection of plants is also very particular. Generally, tree species with developed roots and good flexibility are chosen so that they can closely adhere to the stones and grow. Through meticulous cultivation and pruning, the attached stone bonsai can display the tenacious growth posture of trees in the crevices of stones in nature, full of wild interest and vitality, and has high ornamental value !

The following are the production methods and techniques of attached stone bonsai :

1. Stone Selection
Choose stones with peculiar shapes and the characteristics of slenderness, transparency, and exposure, such as Yingde stone, sandstone, reed tube stone, Taihu stone, stalactite, etc. Hard stones are preferred for the stone quality, such as Yingde stone, turtle vein stone, and wind-eroded stone that will not become brittle due to severe cold and freezing !

2. Tree Selection
According to the size of the reserved block stones, select tree materials with developed and soft roots and an aged trunk shape. Commonly used attached stone plants include boxwood, banyan, Serissa japonica, pine, elm, and winter jasmine, etc.

3. Tree Material Processing
Conduct appropriate pruning and processing on the tree materials to make their roots more developed and straighten the roots !

4. Attaching Tree And Stone
Attach the roots of the tree material to the stone, and fasten the roots tightly to the stone with cloth strips or elastic rubber bands to ensure a close fit !

5. Soil Filling And Planting
Fill nutritious soil around the stone. Pay attention to filling the soil evenly without any gaps !

6. Modeling And Management
According to the designed shape, prune and wire the tree materials to form the desired shape. At the same time, pay attention to the maintenance and management of the bonsai, including watering, fertilizing, and pruning !

When making attached stone bonsai, the following points also need to be noted :

1. The selection of materials should be reasonable, and the combination of trees and stones should be coordinated to reflect the natural beauty !

2. During the production process, attention should be paid to protecting the tree materials and stones to avoid damage !

3. Maintenance and management should be meticulous. Conduct reasonable watering, fertilizing, and pruning according to different plants and seasons !

4. The shape should be natural and avoid overly artificial traces !