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Written by Bonsai King |
Tuesday, 08 December 2009 14:21 |
acaulescentA plant with no stem between the roots and the first leaves. accent plantThis is a separate plant or group of plants used to add a subtle element of nature when exhibiting bonsai trees. Small in size, suitable plants include grasses, reeds, herbs, bulbs and many others. acclimatizeTo adapt a plant to a new climate different that of its native region. acidityThe concentration of acid in the soil , measured in terms of pH. An acidic soil has a pH of 6 or below. adventitiousThese refers to parts of a plant developing in places where it does not normally grow. Example, are roots developing on a place where leaves should be. affinityThis is refers to the physiological similarity of two plants. This is very important when grafting. air layerAir layering is a method of propagating plants vegetatively, encouraging branches to produce roots whilst still attached to the tree. Achieved by ring barking an individual branch, treating with rooting hormone, which is then wrapped in sphagnum moss or bonsai soil, and sealed within a plastic bag. When sufficient roots have grown, the branch is severed to become a new plant. akadamaA Japanese clay-like soil with good characteristics for bonsai. alkalinityThe concentration of acid in the soil , measured in terms of pH. An acidic soil has a pH of 7 or above. alternate nodesAlternate nodes are leaf attachments that occur on the alternate sides of a branch as in calyos (streblus asper), tahid labuyo (pyracantha sp), and elm. annealSoftening wire by heating and allowing it to cool slowly. This is done to regular electric wires to soften it enough for wiring bonsai. apexThe apex is the tip of a tree or the tip of the branches. For cascade bonsai there may be two apex, one on the top of the tree and one on the tip of the downward cascade. apical budThe apical bud is a bud located at the tip of a shoot. apically dominantA type of plant that uses most of its energy for upward growth. arching / arcureThe curves induced by wiring to create branch movement. arilThe covering around the seed coat. Usually red, fleshy and cup shaped. auxinAuxin is a plant hormone, which has roles in phototropism, apical dominance, fruiting and rooting axilThis is the angle formed by a lateral branch with a branch that it is attched to. axillaryA bud, shoot or flower growing form the axil.
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