How to graft an aerial root bonsai tree
Many number of ficus species have been adopted for use as bonsai, including the round leaf ficus (Ficus nitida), willow leaf ficus (Ficus nerifolia), and the weeping ficus (Ficus benjamina). Despite a few differences in appearance, all ficus bonsai trees can be created for in the same way. Ficus is a warm-weather plant growing in humid, tropical and subtropical environments
First step: choose the suitable pre-made bonsai tree
In the later winter or early spring of each winter, HS Bonsai Nursery start to graft new aerial root ficus bonsai, we choose suitable bonsai raw materials, which they are under our take care for more than two years
Second step: Trim the excess branches and graft
Fingue out the banyan tree and cut off the excess branches, so that your bonsai has scattered branches on all sides, and let the branches stretch as much as possible.
For Bonsai, grafting is used for a variety of purposes: to add a branch on a specific place to a Bonsai, to replace foliage with a more delicate plant-variety, to add roots to enhance the aerial root. We tried to increase the number of aerial roots to make the bonsai looks older and more forest-like
Third step: take care the plants
After the grafting is completed, place the bonsai in the greenhouse, cover the roots into the cocopeat, and keep the high temperature, about 25-45 degrees is the most suitable temperature, wait until the grafted leaves are completely healed, and then move it outdoors, When the leaves are large enough, prune them, and add water-based fertilizers appropriately during this process.
With a little care and attention, a ficus bonsai tree can truly amaze you and reward your efforts with its mesmerizing appearance. In addition, ficus bonsai trees are wonderful art pieces that can make your home really awesome.