Bonsai and Pre-Bonsai Prunus dulcis (Almond)

Technical Characteristics:

Location: It is an outdoor bonsai, since it prefers abundant sun.

< p>Irrigation: Irrigation should be every time the surface of the earth dries, doing it thoroughly, that is, until abundant water comes out of the drainage holes, but avoiding both floodingCuriosities: The name of the genus Prunus comes from the Latin "prunum" which means plum, which in turn comes from the Greek "proûnos, proûnum", the name of a wild plum tree in Theophrastus. By extension, other stone fruits were called prunus.
Family: Rosaceae
Fertilizer: Fertilizer growth in spring and summer. In autumn, it is better to make a maintenance fertilizer rich in “P” phosphorous.
Transplant: At the beginning of spring or at the end of autumn.
Substrate: Regarding the substrate, we recommend Terrabonsai. A substrate specially developed by Mistral Bonsai technicians. Help keep your tree healthy, with the necessary moisture retention and correct drainage for its development.
Pinching: The pinching can be done at any time of the year except in the flowering season.
Pruning: Pruning is recommended when the bonsai is devoid of leaves. 2 leaf buds are usually left. Leaf buds are thicker and more oval than flower buds.
Wiring : The wiring should be done either in spring or in autumn. In spring if a large branch should be folded. In autumn there is still sap circulation, it can be wired and position small or secondary branches.
Curiosities: Almond oil, in addition to being widely used in the preparation of moisturizing cosmetic creams, is used in the maintenance of musical instruments such as the dulzaina and violins.
*Observations: The shape and measurements of the bonsai are approximate. The color and shape of the pot may vary from the photo. Remember that a bonsai is a living being, so the images that appear are representative.