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