How to create a bonsai tree - Exam
  • 1. What is the first step in creating a bonsai tree?
A) Wiring the branches
B) Potting the tree
C) Root pruning
D) Choosing the right plant species
  • 2. Which of these is a popular bonsai species?
A) Japanese Maple
B) Pineapple Plant
C) Oak Tree
D) Rose Bush
  • 3. What is the purpose of pruning in bonsai?
A) To help the tree grow faster
B) To control size and shape
C) To prevent flowering
D) To make the tree taller
  • 4. What is wiring used for in bonsai?
A) To protect from pests
B) To secure the tree in the pot
C) To provide nutrients
D) To shape the branches
  • 5. What type of soil is best for bonsai?
A) Regular garden soil
B) Well-draining soil
C) Heavy clay soil
D) Sandy soil
  • 6. How often should a bonsai be watered?
A) When the soil surface is dry
B) Every day
C) Once a week
D) Never
  • 7. What is root pruning?
A) Adding more roots
B) Covering the roots with moss
C) Fertilizing the roots
D) Removing some of the roots
  • 8. What is the purpose of repotting a bonsai?
A) To provide fresh soil and space for roots
B) To make the tree look nicer
C) To move the tree to a bigger pot
D) To protect the roots from cold
  • 9. What is the best time of year to repot a bonsai?
A) Mid-summer
B) Late fall
C) Early spring
D) Winter
  • 10. What does 'nebari' refer to in bonsai?
A) The trunk
B) The surface roots
C) The leaves
D) The branches
  • 11. What is 'apex dominance' in bonsai?
A) When the tree loses its leaves
B) The tendency for the bottom branches to grow more
C) The tendency for the top to grow more strongly
D) When the tree has too many roots
  • 12. What is a 'literati' style bonsai?
A) A group planting style
B) A formal upright style
C) A cascade style
D) A style with a slender, elegant trunk
  • 13. What type of fertilizer is generally best for bonsai?
A) High potassium fertilizer
B) Balanced fertilizer
C) High nitrogen fertilizer
D) High phosphorus fertilizer
  • 14. How often should you fertilize a bonsai?
A) During the growing season
B) Only in the winter
C) Never
D) Every day
  • 15. What is 'jin' in bonsai?
A) Deadwood on branches
B) The type of soil
C) The pot the tree is in
D) Live foliage
  • 16. What is 'shari' in bonsai?
A) The live bark
B) The root system
C) Deadwood on the trunk
D) The branch structure
  • 17. Which of the following tools is essential for bonsai pruning?
A) Saw
B) Axe
C) Hammer
D) Concave cutters
  • 18. What is the purpose of using concave cutters?
A) To create a recessed cut that heals cleanly
B) To make a straight cut
C) To prevent scarring
D) To cut thick branches quickly
  • 19. Which of these is a sign of an unhealthy bonsai?
A) Yellowing leaves
B) New growth
C) Strong trunk
D) Healthy root system
  • 20. What should you do if your bonsai has pests?
A) Overwater the tree
B) Ignore them
C) Move the tree indoors
D) Treat with appropriate insecticide
  • 21. What is the purpose of a bonsai pot?
A) To restrict root growth and provide drainage
B) To protect the tree from the sun
C) To make the tree grow faster
D) To provide extra nutrients
  • 22. How can you tell if a bonsai needs repotting?
A) Strong trunk development
B) Lots of new growth
C) Healthy green leaves
D) Roots circling the pot
  • 23. What is the main goal of bonsai?
A) To have a large tree in a small pot
B) To grow a tree as quickly as possible
C) To create a miniature representation of nature
D) To make a lot of money
  • 24. What is a 'cascade' style bonsai?
A) A style with many trunks
B) A style where the tree grows straight up
C) A style that looks like a broom
D) A style where the tree grows downwards
  • 25. What does pinching buds achieve in bonsai?
A) Forces the tree to flower more.
B) Allows the tree to grow without any need for pruning
C) Makes the leaves larger
D) Encourages back budding and denser foliage
  • 26. What is a group planting bonsai called?
A) Formal upright
B) Literati
C) Cascade
D) Forest
  • 27. What kind of container should a bonsai NOT be planted in?
A) One specifically made for bonsai
B) One that's shallow
C) One made of clay
D) One with no drainage holes
  • 28. How do you clean bonsai tools?
A) By burying them in the ground
B) By putting them in water
C) By leaving them outside
D) With rubbing alcohol
  • 29. What is the correct light exposure for most bonsai?
A) Artificial light only
B) Constant indirect light
C) Full shade only
D) Full sun to partial shade
  • 30. What is the 'broom' style of bonsai?
A) A style with a leaning trunk.
B) A style where the apex hangs over the side of the pot.
C) A style with an upright trunk and branches forming a rounded crown.
D) A style with exposed roots.
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