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The Bonsai tree needs regular pruning to maintain its shape and to shape it to a desired style. There are two types of pruning: Maintenance pruning, which “maintains” the shape of the tree by encouraging the plant to grow more shoots and ensuring that the tree does not overgrow; as well as style pruning, which is aesthetic-enhancing in nature. | The Bonsai tree needs regular pruning to maintain its shape and to shape it to a desired style. There are two types of pruning: Maintenance pruning, which “maintains” the shape of the tree by encouraging the plant to grow more shoots and ensuring that the tree does not overgrow; as well as style pruning, which is aesthetic-enhancing in nature. | ||
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#*When cutting branches make sure to leave a small stub, which can be removed after the tree stops bleeding. Unless it is a deciduous tree, whose stub can be immediately reduced with a knob cutter. | #*When cutting branches make sure to leave a small stub, which can be removed after the tree stops bleeding. Unless it is a deciduous tree, whose stub can be immediately reduced with a knob cutter. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
