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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) Root pruning
B) Potting the tree
C) Choosing the right plant species
D) Wiring the branches
  • 2. Which of these is a popular bonsai species?
A) Rose Bush
B) Japanese Maple
C) Pineapple Plant
D) Oak Tree
  • 3. What is the purpose of pruning in bonsai?
A) To make the tree taller
B) To control size and shape
C) To prevent flowering
D) To help the tree grow faster
  • 4. What is wiring used for in bonsai?
A) To shape the branches
B) To secure the tree in the pot
C) To protect from pests
D) To provide nutrients
  • 5. What type of soil is best for bonsai?
A) Sandy soil
B) Well-draining soil
C) Regular garden soil
D) Heavy clay soil
  • 6. How often should a bonsai be watered?
A) Every day
B) Once a week
C) When the soil surface is dry
D) Never
  • 7. What is root pruning?
A) Adding more roots
B) Fertilizing the roots
C) Covering the roots with moss
D) Removing some of the roots
  • 8. What is the purpose of repotting a bonsai?
A) To protect the roots from cold
B) To make the tree look nicer
C) To provide fresh soil and space for roots
D) To move the tree to a bigger pot
  • 9. What is the best time of year to repot a bonsai?
A) Mid-summer
B) Early spring
C) Late fall
D) Winter
  • 10. What does 'nebari' refer to in bonsai?
A) The leaves
B) The branches
C) The trunk
D) The surface roots
  • 11. What is 'apex dominance' in bonsai?
A) When the tree loses its leaves
B) When the tree has too many roots
C) The tendency for the top to grow more strongly
D) The tendency for the bottom branches to grow more
  • 12. What is a 'literati' style bonsai?
A) A group planting style
B) A style with a slender, elegant trunk
C) A formal upright style
D) A cascade style
  • 13. What type of fertilizer is generally best for bonsai?
A) Balanced fertilizer
B) High phosphorus 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 type of soil
D) The pot the tree is in
  • 16. What is 'shari' in bonsai?
A) Deadwood on the trunk
B) The branch structure
C) The root system
D) The live bark
  • 17. Which of the following tools is essential for bonsai pruning?
A) Hammer
B) Concave cutters
C) Saw
D) Axe
  • 18. What is the purpose of using concave cutters?
A) To cut thick branches quickly
B) To make a straight cut
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) Strong trunk
B) Yellowing leaves
C) New growth
D) Healthy root system
  • 20. What should you do if your bonsai has pests?
A) Move the tree indoors
B) Ignore them
C) Treat with appropriate insecticide
D) Overwater the tree
  • 21. What is the purpose of a bonsai pot?
A) To provide extra nutrients
B) To protect the tree from the sun
C) To restrict root growth and provide drainage
D) To make the tree grow faster
  • 22. How can you tell if a bonsai needs repotting?
A) Healthy green leaves
B) Lots of new growth
C) Roots circling the pot
D) Strong trunk development
  • 23. What is the main goal of bonsai?
A) To make a lot of money
B) To create a miniature representation of nature
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 downwards
B) A style with many trunks
C) A style that looks like a broom
D) A style where the tree grows straight up
  • 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 specifically made for bonsai
B) One that's shallow
C) One made of clay
D) One with no drainage holes
  • 28. How do you clean bonsai tools?
A) By putting them in water
B) By leaving them outside
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) Constant indirect light
C) Artificial light only
D) Full sun to partial shade
  • 30. What is the 'broom' style of bonsai?
A) A style with exposed roots.
B) A style with a leaning trunk.
C) A style where the apex hangs over the side of the pot.
D) A style with an upright trunk and branches forming a rounded crown.
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