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How to create a bonsai tree
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  • 1. What is the first step in creating a bonsai tree?
A) Potting the tree
B) Choosing the right plant species
C) Wiring the branches
D) Root pruning
  • 2. Which of these is a popular bonsai species?
A) Oak Tree
B) Japanese Maple
C) Pineapple Plant
D) Rose Bush
  • 3. What is the purpose of pruning in bonsai?
A) To make the tree taller
B) To help the tree grow faster
C) To control size and shape
D) To prevent flowering
  • 4. What is wiring used for in bonsai?
A) To protect from pests
B) To provide nutrients
C) To shape the branches
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) Adding more roots
C) Covering the roots with moss
D) Fertilizing the 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 provide fresh soil and space for roots
D) To protect the roots from cold
  • 9. What is the best time of year to repot a bonsai?
A) Early spring
B) Mid-summer
C) Late fall
D) Winter
  • 10. What does 'nebari' refer to in bonsai?
A) The branches
B) The trunk
C) The surface roots
D) The leaves
  • 11. What is 'apex dominance' in bonsai?
A) When the tree has too many roots
B) The tendency for the top to grow more strongly
C) The tendency for the bottom branches to grow more
D) When the tree loses its leaves
  • 12. What is a 'literati' style bonsai?
A) A style with a slender, elegant trunk
B) A cascade style
C) A group planting style
D) A formal upright style
  • 13. What type of fertilizer is generally best for bonsai?
A) High phosphorus fertilizer
B) High nitrogen fertilizer
C) Balanced fertilizer
D) High potassium fertilizer
  • 14. How often should you fertilize a bonsai?
A) During the growing season
B) Only in the winter
C) Every day
D) Never
  • 15. What is 'jin' in bonsai?
A) The type of soil
B) The pot the tree is in
C) Live foliage
D) Deadwood on branches
  • 16. What is 'shari' in bonsai?
A) The branch structure
B) Deadwood on the trunk
C) The root system
D) The live bark
  • 17. Which of the following tools is essential for bonsai pruning?
A) Axe
B) Hammer
C) Saw
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) New growth
B) Yellowing leaves
C) Healthy root system
D) Strong trunk
  • 20. What should you do if your bonsai has pests?
A) Treat with appropriate insecticide
B) Overwater the tree
C) Ignore them
D) Move the tree indoors
  • 21. What is the purpose of a bonsai pot?
A) To protect the tree from the sun
B) To restrict root growth and provide drainage
C) To provide extra nutrients
D) To make the tree grow faster
  • 22. How can you tell if a bonsai needs repotting?
A) Lots of new growth
B) Strong trunk development
C) Roots circling the pot
D) Healthy green leaves
  • 23. What is the main goal of bonsai?
A) To create a miniature representation of nature
B) To make a lot of money
C) To have a large tree in a small pot
D) To grow a tree as quickly as possible
  • 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 where the tree grows downwards
D) A style that looks like a broom
  • 25. What does pinching buds achieve in bonsai?
A) Makes the leaves larger
B) Forces the tree to flower more.
C) Allows the tree to grow without any need for pruning
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 that's shallow
B) One with no drainage holes
C) One made of clay
D) One specifically made for bonsai
  • 28. How do you clean bonsai tools?
A) By leaving them outside
B) By putting them in water
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) Constant indirect light
D) Full sun to partial shade
  • 30. What is the 'broom' style of bonsai?
A) A style with exposed roots.
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 a leaning trunk.
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