How to grow bonsai from seed
  • 1. What is the first step in growing bonsai from seed?
A) Wiring the branches
B) Seed selection and stratification
C) Potting the sapling
D) Pruning the roots
  • 2. What does stratification achieve for bonsai seeds?
A) Breaks seed dormancy
B) Protects from pests
C) Encourages root growth
D) Provides nutrients
  • 3. Which of these is a common method of stratification?
A) Fertilizer soaking
B) Boiling
C) Cold stratification (refrigeration)
D) Vinegar rinse
  • 4. What is the ideal growing medium for bonsai seeds?
A) Clay soil
B) Garden soil
C) Well-draining seed starting mix
D) Pure sand
  • 5. How deep should bonsai seeds be planted?
A) Very deep (several inches)
B) Half the seed's diameter
C) About twice the seed's diameter
D) Just on the surface
  • 6. What is the ideal humidity level for germinating bonsai seeds?
A) Low humidity
B) High humidity
C) Variable humidity
D) No humidity
  • 7. What type of light is best for newly germinated bonsai seedlings?
A) No light
B) Direct sunlight
C) Indirect sunlight
D) Fluorescent light only
  • 8. When should seedlings be transplanted to individual pots?
A) Immediately after germination
B) After a year
C) Never, they remain together
D) When they have a few sets of true leaves
  • 9. What is the main purpose of pruning in bonsai cultivation?
A) To make the plant taller
B) To accelerate growth
C) To control size and shape
D) To prevent flowering
  • 10. What is root pruning?
A) Exposing the roots
B) Adding fertilizer to the roots
C) Removing a portion of the root system
D) Covering roots with moss
  • 11. Why is root pruning important for bonsai?
A) To stop nutrient uptake
B) To kill pests in the roots
C) To make the tree taller
D) To control root growth and encourage ramification
  • 12. What is wiring used for in bonsai?
A) Strengthening the trunk
B) Shaping branches
C) Promoting flowering
D) Protecting from insects
  • 13. What type of wire is commonly used for bonsai?
A) Plastic coated wire
B) Anodized aluminum or copper wire
C) Steel wire
D) Barbed wire
  • 14. How often should bonsai be watered?
A) When the soil surface is dry to the touch
B) Once a week
C) Every day regardless of soil moisture
D) Only when the leaves wilt
  • 15. What type of fertilizer is best for bonsai?
A) Un-diluted fertilizer
B) High nitrogen fertilizer
C) Balanced, diluted fertilizer
D) No fertilizer
  • 16. What is the purpose of pinching back new growth?
A) To remove flowers
B) To encourage branching and denser foliage
C) To make the tree taller
D) To weaken the tree
  • 17. What is bonsai soil typically composed of?
A) Akadama, pumice, and lava rock
B) Clay soil and gravel
C) Only sand
D) Garden soil, sand, and peat moss
  • 18. What does 'Nebari' refer to in bonsai?
A) The trunk
B) The visible root base
C) The branch structure
D) The foliage
  • 19. What is the ideal pH for most bonsai soil?
A) Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0-7.0)
B) Highly alkaline (8.0-9.0)
C) Extremely alkaline (10-11)
D) Highly acidic (4.0-5.0)
  • 20. What does the term 'Mame' refer to in bonsai?
A) A bonsai training technique
B) A specific bonsai species
C) A very large bonsai
D) A very small bonsai
  • 21. How do you prevent wire damage to branches?
A) Monitor the wire closely and remove it before it bites into the bark
B) Leave the wire on indefinitely
C) Wrap the branch heavily before wiring
D) Use very thick wire
  • 22. What is the purpose of repotting bonsai?
A) To replenish nutrients and provide fresh soil
B) To shock the roots into growth
C) To avoid pruning
D) To make the tree taller
  • 23. What time of year is best for repotting most bonsai?
A) Late autumn
B) Winter
C) Mid-summer
D) Early spring
  • 24. What is the best way to protect bonsai from frost?
A) Move them to a sheltered location
B) Apply fertilizer
C) Water them more frequently
D) Cover them in plastic wrap
  • 25. What is 'ramification' in bonsai?
A) Leaf size
B) Root structure
C) Branching pattern
D) Trunk thickness
  • 26. What is a good sign of healthy bonsai growth?
A) Rapid, uncontrolled growth
B) No growth at all
C) Consistent new growth and vibrant foliage
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) Plastic pot
B) Unglazed ceramic pot with drainage holes
C) Glazed pot without drainage
D) Glass container
  • 29. What is the purpose of drainage holes in a bonsai pot?
A) To prevent waterlogging
B) To allow air to reach the roots
C) To make the pot lighter
D) To allow fertilizer to escape
  • 30. What are the advantages of growing bonsai from seed compared to other methods?
A) It is easier than other methods
B) You have complete control over the tree's development from the very beginning.
C) It requires less maintenance
D) It's faster than other methods
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