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