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How to make bonsai of Berberis purpurea.

Berberis purpurea is simple in plant type and bright in leaf color, which is suitable for making small or miniature bonsai. It can be planted individually or in groups. According to the plant form, laying moss with strange stones presents a simple texture, and placing accessories such as animals and houses can increase interest.

Pruning and pruning Berberis purpurea bonsai can be made into straight-stem, double-stem and cliff-like bonsai, with strong germination ability, pruning resistance and soft branches. When modeling it, we can combine rolling and pruning, or we can use the method of intercepting branches. When making, we should pay attention to clear layers, proper density and avoid overlapping branches, so that the trimmed shape is natural, elegant and generous.

Maintenance of Berberis purpurea Bonsai Berberis purpurea likes sunny, warm and humid environment, and is cold-resistant and drought-resistant. During the growing period, it needs to be maintained in a sunny and well-ventilated place outside. If the sunshine is insufficient, the plants will grow white and the leaves will lose their green color, which will affect the ornamental value. Pay attention to' see dry and see wet' when watering, and there can be no water in the basin. Apply decomposed liquid fertilizer once a month, pay attention to control the concentration, and use foliar fertilizer once a week during flowering to promote fruit setting; Berberis purpurea should pay attention to proper water control and heat preservation in winter to avoid water freezing in the basin and root frostbite. These plants can be placed outdoors in sheltered and sunny places for winter.

Berberis purpurea bonsai has a strong ability to manage germination in the later stage, so it is necessary to prune the diseased branches and dead branches in time and shorten the excessively long branches. After the old leaves are removed, liquid fertilizer is applied every three days to promote the growth of new leaves. The leaves are bright red and very gorgeous, which greatly increases the ornamental value.