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Pfaffenhütchen can be made in different shapes. However, this is only possible with young plants, because the wood hardens quickly and can no longer be bent afterwards. Start wiring early and make sure to cut back regularly. Typical shapes are the upright form or the multiple trunk. Both forms are suitable for beginners as they are easy to achieve.
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This is how ephemeral cones shine as bonsai:
- decorative fruits
- strong autumn colors
- thrive in shallow and very small bowls
- hardy to -20 ° C
Cutting measures
After a radical pruning, the eucoat sprouts again. The wood also reliably develops buds on the old branches. Remove branches at their base if they disturb the overall picture. Numerous shoots quickly form at the interface and strive in all directions. In this way, you can replace unsightly twigs or those that can no longer be bent with fresh shoots. Cut off any new shoots that are not required in good time to avoid thickening.
When you have formed a branch and it has grown long enough, remove the leaves from the new shoots, except for a maximum of three pairs of leaves. Pfaffenhütchen naturally develop comparatively small leaves that are arranged opposite one another. Pluck leaves alternately on the right and left side and spare the leaves on the opposite side. Root shoots should be cut off constantly.
care
Eucones must be watered regularly so that the root ball does not dry out. Drought leads to leaf loss. The lime-loving plants tolerate tap water. The plants react sensitively to too high a salt content in the substrate. Make sure there is good drainage so that no waterlogging forms.
Between April and the end of July, the bonsai enjoys a supply of nutrients. Give the plants a solid organic bonsai fertilizer. The bale should be watered extensively beforehand, as the fertilizer can burn the roots. The plant is repotted about every two to three years.
