A) Pruning the roots B) Potting the sapling C) Wiring the branches D) Seed selection and stratification
A) Breaks seed dormancy B) Encourages root growth C) Protects from pests D) Provides nutrients
A) Boiling B) Cold stratification (refrigeration) C) Vinegar rinse D) Fertilizer soaking
A) Well-draining seed starting mix B) Garden soil C) Clay soil D) Pure sand
A) About twice the seed's diameter B) Just on the surface C) Very deep (several inches) D) Half the seed's diameter
A) Variable humidity B) Low humidity C) High humidity D) No humidity
A) Fluorescent light only B) Indirect sunlight C) No light D) Direct sunlight
A) Never, they remain together B) When they have a few sets of true leaves C) After a year D) Immediately after germination
A) To control size and shape B) To prevent flowering C) To make the plant taller D) To accelerate growth
A) Adding fertilizer to the roots B) Covering roots with moss C) Removing a portion of the root system D) Exposing the roots
A) To control root growth and encourage ramification B) To make the tree taller C) To kill pests in the roots D) To stop nutrient uptake
A) Protecting from insects B) Promoting flowering C) Strengthening the trunk D) Shaping branches
A) Barbed wire B) Steel wire C) Plastic coated wire D) Anodized aluminum or copper wire
A) Every day regardless of soil moisture B) Once a week C) Only when the leaves wilt D) When the soil surface is dry to the touch
A) No fertilizer B) Un-diluted fertilizer C) High nitrogen fertilizer D) Balanced, diluted fertilizer
A) To weaken the tree B) To make the tree taller C) To remove flowers D) To encourage branching and denser foliage
A) Akadama, pumice, and lava rock B) Garden soil, sand, and peat moss C) Only sand D) Clay soil and gravel
A) The visible root base B) The foliage C) The branch structure D) The trunk
A) Highly acidic (4.0-5.0) B) Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0-7.0) C) Extremely alkaline (10-11) D) Highly alkaline (8.0-9.0)
A) A very large bonsai B) A very small bonsai C) A bonsai training technique D) A specific bonsai species
A) Wrap the branch heavily before wiring B) Use very thick wire C) Leave the wire on indefinitely D) Monitor the wire closely and remove it before it bites into the bark
A) To make the tree taller B) To shock the roots into growth C) To avoid pruning D) To replenish nutrients and provide fresh soil
A) Winter B) Mid-summer C) Late autumn D) Early spring
A) Cover them in plastic wrap B) Water them more frequently C) Move them to a sheltered location D) Apply fertilizer
A) Branching pattern B) Trunk thickness C) Root structure D) Leaf size
A) Consistent new growth and vibrant foliage B) No growth at all C) Rapid, uncontrolled growth D) Yellowing leaves
A) Constantly prune the lower branches B) Apply fertilizer to the trunk C) Wrap the trunk tightly with wire D) Allow the lower branches to grow more freely
A) Unglazed ceramic pot with drainage holes B) Glass container C) Glazed pot without drainage D) Plastic pot
A) To allow fertilizer to escape B) To make the pot lighter C) To allow air to reach the roots D) To prevent waterlogging
A) You have complete control over the tree's development from the very beginning. B) It requires less maintenance C) It is easier than other methods D) It's faster than other methods |