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C We took tall mountain shaped slate stones. Cut their base to make them stand vertically. Arranged them like mountain scene. We kept enough space between the stones and the acrylic background sheet for ease of planting of trees, groundcovers and fillers. The arrangement once ready with proper placement, we stuck the base of stones with epoxy glue or reinforce with quick fix glue.
DE Composition of the soil used was one part vermicompost to one part of non staining garden soil and one part sand the size of sugar crystals. We used Brya ebenus, small sized trees in varying heights and trunk thicknesses, few green groundcovers like Pilea, and mini Euphorbia milli etc. to provide an attractive look to the Vertical Scenery, a Saikei which can be hung on a wall.
After planting, we poke and compact the soil mix and cover with wet shredded sphagnum moss. Initially, we sprayed water with vitamins and hormones. Finally, clean the background and the completed piece with tissue cloth or paper. Hang on a wall where average daily sunlight suitable for the trees in the plating is available.
Water when needed and fertilize with mild solutions, just as you do to your bonsai. Regularly trim and keep all the trees, groundcovers or fillers in good shape and maintain its beauty.
Bright sunlight, without direct strong winds will be conducive to plant growth. Once in a month, mild dosages of insecticide/pesticides and fungicide will help protect the trees.
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A Bonsai Wall Mural for Shade-tolerant Plants
FGH People who have less sunlight can also use small sized indoor green or colorful plants and small rocks to create scenery of your choice.
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