Few Facts about Ornamental horticulture

• Topiary = Art of shaping plants into desired form.
• Japanese name of natural bonsai is “Yamadori Shitate”
• Conifers are wired at the end of dormant period in late winter.
• Deciduous plants are wired in spring.
• Typical bonsai container has an oriental design.
• During wiring, coiling of wires should be done at an angle of 45⁰ .
• Technique of bonsai making in Japan is called jin.
• Bonsai container must have 5-7 cm depth and 15-20 cm diameter.
• Unglazed container is preferred to glazed one.
• Fast growing plants require repotting every year whereas slow growing plant requires repotting 2–3-year interval.
• Acidic soil > alkaline or neutral solution for moving more rapidly to the stem.
• Plugging of vessels can be stopped by using biocides in vase solution.
• Longevity of cut flowers depends on the rate of respiration.