Bonsai Satigi

There are a few favorite types of plants commonly used by bonsai grower as a basic requirement bonsai plants. Among them are citrus kikit, Javanese tamarind, banyan, and sentigi. Of several types used, sentigi have better endurance for the formation of bonsai than other types. Because the origin of this strong growth in coastal areas with extreme conditions.

Viewed from this plant origin, it can be ascertained if sentigi could live in any climate, either hot or cold. Especially for the hot conditions of the region, especially in big cities such as Surabaya and Jakarta. Besides easy in maintenance, sentigi also has good movement patterns, tertutama of the elasticity of the stem and leaf characters are small. Potential basis of the already possessed greatly facilitate the bonsai grower to do the work in accordance with their wishes. By taking the option to bonsai sentigi, Bambang admitted the results obtained are no longer conventional. One was on show from the collection sentigi bunjin gascado or in the Indonesian language is translated as dance moves upward and downward plunge.

From the collection can be seen that the character of the stem, branches, and twigs which extends processed, so it looks the trees are dancing. Then in one of the branches there is a downward circular motion, so-called plunge.Another collection is introduced bunjin slanting which means dance which skew. The name was appropriate, because of the distinctive character of the dance that is strengthened by the emergence of large branches leaning out of the pot and swerve onto the back again to the center. Of the several collections that are owned, it appears that the new guy get his second son in early August is like the movement of dance in bonsainya processing. It is also supported by the type of bonsai sentigi that strengthens his character.

According to Bambang, the flow in the world of bonsai itself consists of several characters, but are usually separated into its conventional and non conventional. For conventional flow typically uses the banyan tree with umbrella-like shape.

As for non-conventional will take some new movement techniques such as dance or fault. "All the technique is the same, provided that the end result is disproportionate and can cause feelings of calm for those who see," he said.
Easy Care

Sentigi come from several islands that spread throughout much of Indonesia and some tropical islands in the world, such as South Sulawesi and African countries. With the initial habitat in coastal areas, making it the plants that can grow anywhere, even with treatment and regular treatment.Naturally, if treatment is not too difficult, provided that fulfilled three important elements, namely water, wind, and strong heat. These three elements are absolutely filled to obtain maximum growth. In fact, it is still said Bambang, sentigi can survive with a spray of salt water that contains more elements.That we can see in his nurseri locations in the city of Surabaya, where slightly salty groundwater. In addition, the existing air, contains a lot of pollution from the number of vehicles passing near nurserinya. But it makes a distinct advantage. "Sunlight and strong gusts of wind needed by sentigi," he said simply.

For the planting medium that is used is quite simple, ie with composition dominated Malang sand and manure. Selection of sand was deliberately taken, because the views of the original habitat of this plant is located on the coast, so that the sand content is quite large.The planting medium should be watered regularly and kept moist. This was done to avoid crop water shortage. To remember is that sunlight is absolutely necessary, so it is recommended to put this plant outdoors.Disease so one thing is feared by the hobbyist ornamental plants, including bonsai sentigi. The main pests that attack is often red and worm infestation, which can attack the leaves and stems. At the level of severe, bonsai that you own could be dead.The initial steps when you are exposed to bonsai pests such as separating the bonsai with other collections. This was done to avoid infection. If only one or two affected plants should be cleaning without chemicals. The trick, of course you have to look one by one part of bonsai and remove lice and caterpillars.

But if the attack was severe and spread of pests in other bonsai collection, a last course by using pesticides. Do not forget to use appropriate doses, because if the excess can lead to pest resistant and more difficult to eradicate.Let Grows Wild for Maximum ResultsFor the formation of bonsai sentigi, Bambang using meliarkan first crop, so that ease the process of formation. Bonsai from raw materials obtained, should be allowed to grow wild to see the first movement. This step was taken to adjust the character of plants that have elongated branches.Having seen the direction and the formation of the material, then do wiring and purning (pruning) some branches are not needed. After the first wiring, diliarkan plant back so that the accuracy of the cutting process and pengkawatannya visible."If we are wrong to cut the branch, the result could be fatal and workmanship will be more difficult," said Bambang. "Even from a few ingredients that work there are some that are sold cheaply, as a result of cut branches. Mistakes are made when starting to learn, but now it can be anticipated, "he added.After growing wild from the first wiring, then performed a second purning for branches that are not used. From the second wiring process, then bonsai have shown character and further treatment was done to adjust with the growth of trees.