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How to grow bonsai from seed - Exam
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  • 1. What is the first step in growing bonsai from seed?
A) Pruning the roots
B) Potting the sapling
C) Wiring the branches
D) Seed selection and stratification
  • 2. What does stratification achieve for bonsai seeds?
A) Breaks seed dormancy
B) Encourages root growth
C) Protects from pests
D) Provides nutrients
  • 3. Which of these is a common method of stratification?
A) Boiling
B) Cold stratification (refrigeration)
C) Vinegar rinse
D) Fertilizer soaking
  • 4. What is the ideal growing medium for bonsai seeds?
A) Well-draining seed starting mix
B) Garden soil
C) Clay soil
D) Pure sand
  • 5. How deep should bonsai seeds be planted?
A) About twice the seed's diameter
B) Just on the surface
C) Very deep (several inches)
D) Half the seed's diameter
  • 6. What is the ideal humidity level for germinating bonsai seeds?
A) Variable humidity
B) Low humidity
C) High humidity
D) No 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 control size and shape
B) To prevent flowering
C) To make the plant taller
D) To accelerate growth
  • 10. What is root pruning?
A) Adding fertilizer to the roots
B) Covering roots with moss
C) Removing a portion of the root system
D) Exposing the roots
  • 11. Why is root pruning important for bonsai?
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
  • 12. What is wiring used for in bonsai?
A) Protecting from insects
B) Promoting flowering
C) Strengthening the trunk
D) Shaping branches
  • 13. What type of wire is commonly used for bonsai?
A) Barbed wire
B) Steel wire
C) Plastic coated wire
D) Anodized aluminum or copper wire
  • 14. How often should bonsai be watered?
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
  • 15. What type of fertilizer is best for bonsai?
A) No fertilizer
B) Un-diluted fertilizer
C) High nitrogen fertilizer
D) Balanced, diluted fertilizer
  • 16. What is the purpose of pinching back new growth?
A) To weaken the tree
B) To make the tree taller
C) To remove flowers
D) To encourage branching and denser foliage
  • 17. What is bonsai soil typically composed of?
A) Akadama, pumice, and lava rock
B) Garden soil, sand, and peat moss
C) Only sand
D) Clay soil and gravel
  • 18. What does 'Nebari' refer to in bonsai?
A) The visible root base
B) The foliage
C) The branch structure
D) The trunk
  • 19. What is the ideal pH for most bonsai soil?
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)
  • 20. What does the term 'Mame' refer to in bonsai?
A) A very large bonsai
B) A very small bonsai
C) A bonsai training technique
D) A specific bonsai species
  • 21. How do you prevent wire damage to branches?
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
  • 22. What is the purpose of repotting bonsai?
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
  • 23. What time of year is best for repotting most bonsai?
A) Winter
B) Mid-summer
C) Late autumn
D) Early spring
  • 24. What is the best way to protect bonsai from frost?
A) Cover them in plastic wrap
B) Water them more frequently
C) Move them to a sheltered location
D) Apply fertilizer
  • 25. What is 'ramification' in bonsai?
A) Branching pattern
B) Trunk thickness
C) Root structure
D) Leaf size
  • 26. What is a good sign of healthy bonsai growth?
A) Consistent new growth and vibrant foliage
B) No growth at all
C) Rapid, uncontrolled growth
D) Yellowing leaves
  • 27. How can you improve the taper of a bonsai trunk?
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
  • 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 allow fertilizer to escape
B) To make the pot lighter
C) To allow air to reach the roots
D) To prevent waterlogging
  • 30. What are the advantages of growing bonsai from seed compared to other methods?
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
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