How to create a bonsai tree
  • 1. What is the first step in creating a bonsai tree?
A) Wiring the branches
B) Potting the tree
C) Choosing the right plant species
D) Root pruning
  • 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 help the tree grow faster
B) To control size and shape
C) To make the tree taller
D) To prevent flowering
  • 4. What is wiring used for in bonsai?
A) To provide nutrients
B) To shape the branches
C) To protect from pests
D) To secure the tree in the pot
  • 5. What type of soil is best for bonsai?
A) Sandy soil
B) Regular garden soil
C) Heavy clay soil
D) Well-draining 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) Covering the roots with moss
B) Removing some of the roots
C) Fertilizing the roots
D) Adding more roots
  • 8. What is the purpose of repotting a bonsai?
A) To move the tree to a bigger pot
B) To make the tree look nicer
C) To protect the roots from cold
D) To provide fresh soil and space for roots
  • 9. What is the best time of year to repot a bonsai?
A) Early spring
B) Mid-summer
C) Winter
D) Late fall
  • 10. What does 'nebari' refer to in bonsai?
A) The surface roots
B) The trunk
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 top to grow more strongly
C) The tendency for the bottom branches to grow more
D) When the tree has too many roots
  • 12. What is a 'literati' style bonsai?
A) A cascade style
B) A style with a slender, elegant trunk
C) A group planting style
D) A formal upright style
  • 13. What type of fertilizer is generally best for bonsai?
A) High potassium fertilizer
B) Balanced fertilizer
C) High phosphorus fertilizer
D) High nitrogen fertilizer
  • 14. How often should you fertilize a bonsai?
A) Only in the winter
B) During the growing season
C) Every day
D) Never
  • 15. What is 'jin' in bonsai?
A) Live foliage
B) The type of soil
C) Deadwood on branches
D) The pot the tree is in
  • 16. What is 'shari' in bonsai?
A) The branch structure
B) The live bark
C) Deadwood on the trunk
D) The root system
  • 17. Which of the following tools is essential for bonsai pruning?
A) Saw
B) Axe
C) Concave cutters
D) Hammer
  • 18. What is the purpose of using concave cutters?
A) To make a straight cut
B) To create a recessed cut that heals cleanly
C) To cut thick branches quickly
D) To prevent scarring
  • 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) Treat with appropriate insecticide
C) Overwater the tree
D) Move the tree indoors
  • 21. What is the purpose of a bonsai pot?
A) To provide extra nutrients
B) To make the tree grow faster
C) To restrict root growth and provide drainage
D) To protect the tree from the sun
  • 22. How can you tell if a bonsai needs repotting?
A) Strong trunk development
B) Healthy green leaves
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 make a lot of money
D) To have a large tree in a small pot
  • 24. What is a 'cascade' style bonsai?
A) A style with many trunks
B) A style where the tree grows downwards
C) A style where the tree grows straight up
D) A style that looks like a broom
  • 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) Forest
B) Literati
C) Cascade
D) Formal upright
  • 27. What kind of container should a bonsai NOT be planted in?
A) One with no drainage holes
B) One specifically made for bonsai
C) One made of clay
D) One that's shallow
  • 28. How do you clean bonsai tools?
A) By putting them in water
B) With rubbing alcohol
C) By leaving them outside
D) By burying them in the ground
  • 29. What is the correct light exposure for most bonsai?
A) Constant indirect light
B) Artificial light only
C) Full sun to partial shade
D) Full shade only
  • 30. What is the 'broom' style of bonsai?
A) A style with a leaning trunk.
B) A style with an upright trunk and branches forming a rounded crown.
C) A style with exposed roots.
D) A style where the apex hangs over the side of the pot.
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