How to grow bonsai from seed
  • 1. What is the first step in growing bonsai from seed?
A) Potting the sapling
B) Wiring the branches
C) Pruning the roots
D) Seed selection and stratification
  • 2. What does stratification achieve for bonsai seeds?
A) Protects from pests
B) Breaks seed dormancy
C) Encourages root growth
D) Provides nutrients
  • 3. Which of these is a common method of stratification?
A) Fertilizer soaking
B) Vinegar rinse
C) Boiling
D) Cold stratification (refrigeration)
  • 4. What is the ideal growing medium for bonsai seeds?
A) Well-draining seed starting mix
B) Garden soil
C) Pure sand
D) Clay soil
  • 5. How deep should bonsai seeds be planted?
A) Just on the surface
B) Half the seed's diameter
C) Very deep (several inches)
D) About twice the seed's diameter
  • 6. What is the ideal humidity level for germinating bonsai seeds?
A) No humidity
B) Variable humidity
C) High humidity
D) Low humidity
  • 7. What type of light is best for newly germinated bonsai seedlings?
A) Indirect sunlight
B) Direct sunlight
C) Fluorescent light only
D) No light
  • 8. When should seedlings be transplanted to individual pots?
A) Never, they remain together
B) Immediately after germination
C) After a year
D) When they have a few sets of true leaves
  • 9. What is the main purpose of pruning in bonsai cultivation?
A) To control size and shape
B) To prevent flowering
C) To make the plant taller
D) To accelerate growth
  • 10. What is root pruning?
A) Adding fertilizer to the roots
B) Covering roots with moss
C) Exposing the roots
D) Removing a portion of the root system
  • 11. Why is root pruning important for bonsai?
A) To stop nutrient uptake
B) To control root growth and encourage ramification
C) To make the tree taller
D) To kill pests in the roots
  • 12. What is wiring used for in bonsai?
A) Promoting flowering
B) Shaping branches
C) Protecting from insects
D) Strengthening the trunk
  • 13. What type of wire is commonly used for bonsai?
A) Anodized aluminum or copper wire
B) Barbed wire
C) Plastic coated wire
D) Steel wire
  • 14. How often should bonsai be watered?
A) Only when the leaves wilt
B) Every day regardless of soil moisture
C) When the soil surface is dry to the touch
D) Once a week
  • 15. What type of fertilizer is best for bonsai?
A) Un-diluted fertilizer
B) Balanced, diluted fertilizer
C) No fertilizer
D) High nitrogen fertilizer
  • 16. What is the purpose of pinching back new growth?
A) To weaken the tree
B) To encourage branching and denser foliage
C) To remove flowers
D) To make the tree taller
  • 17. What is bonsai soil typically composed of?
A) Only sand
B) Akadama, pumice, and lava rock
C) Garden soil, sand, and peat moss
D) Clay soil and gravel
  • 18. What does 'Nebari' refer to in bonsai?
A) The foliage
B) The branch structure
C) The trunk
D) The visible root base
  • 19. What is the ideal pH for most bonsai soil?
A) Highly acidic (4.0-5.0)
B) Extremely alkaline (10-11)
C) Highly alkaline (8.0-9.0)
D) Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0-7.0)
  • 20. What does the term 'Mame' refer to in bonsai?
A) A very large bonsai
B) A specific bonsai species
C) A very small bonsai
D) A bonsai training technique
  • 21. How do you prevent wire damage to branches?
A) Monitor the wire closely and remove it before it bites into the bark
B) Use very thick wire
C) Leave the wire on indefinitely
D) Wrap the branch heavily before wiring
  • 22. What is the purpose of repotting bonsai?
A) To avoid pruning
B) To make the tree taller
C) To shock the roots into growth
D) To replenish nutrients and provide fresh soil
  • 23. What time of year is best for repotting most bonsai?
A) Late autumn
B) Winter
C) Mid-summer
D) Early spring
  • 24. What is the best way to protect bonsai from frost?
A) Water them more frequently
B) Apply fertilizer
C) Move them to a sheltered location
D) Cover them in plastic wrap
  • 25. What is 'ramification' in bonsai?
A) Root structure
B) Leaf size
C) Branching pattern
D) Trunk thickness
  • 26. What is a good sign of healthy bonsai growth?
A) Consistent new growth and vibrant foliage
B) Rapid, uncontrolled growth
C) No growth at all
D) Yellowing leaves
  • 27. How can you improve the taper of a bonsai trunk?
A) Allow the lower branches to grow more freely
B) Constantly prune the lower branches
C) Apply fertilizer to the trunk
D) Wrap the trunk tightly with wire
  • 28. What type of pot is generally used for bonsai?
A) Plastic pot
B) Unglazed ceramic pot with drainage holes
C) Glass container
D) Glazed pot without drainage
  • 29. What is the purpose of drainage holes in a bonsai pot?
A) To allow air to reach the roots
B) To make the pot lighter
C) To prevent waterlogging
D) To allow fertilizer to escape
  • 30. What are the advantages of growing bonsai from seed compared to other methods?
A) It requires less maintenance
B) It is easier than other methods
C) It's faster than other methods
D) You have complete control over the tree's development from the very beginning.
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