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