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WorksheetsHort CH22 Bonsai
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
What does the word 'bonsai' mean?
Tray and little tree
Small and large
Tree and pot
Old and rugged
Where did bonsai originate?
China
Korea
Japan
Thailand
When was the first exhibition of a bonsai collection outside of China or Japan?
1920
1850
1828
1909
What is the primary goal of bonsai?
To create large trees
To dwarf plants to resemble large trees in miniature
To grow plants in deep pots
To produce fruit-bearing trees
Which type of plants are suitable for bonsai?
Plants with large leaves
Plants with small leaves
Plants that require a lot of space
Plants that grow very fast
What is discouraged when sourcing bonsai plants?
Collecting naturally dwarfed plants from the wild
Buying from nurseries
Growing from seeds
Using cuttings
What should the bonsai container be made of?
Plastic
Pottery
Metal
Glass
What is the first step in creating a bonsai?
Visualizing the bonsai design
Wiring the branches
Pruning the roots
Selecting the pot
Why is copper or aluminum wire used in bonsai?
It is cheaper
It is more colorful
It is heavier
It does not rust and is not highly visible
What is the purpose of wiring branches in bonsai?
To make them grow faster
To force growth in a desired direction
To prevent them from breaking
To make them thicker
What should be done after pruning the top of the bonsai?
Water the plant
Focus on the roots
Add fertilizer
Expose to sunlight
What is used to ensure proper water drainage in a bonsai container?
Soil
Clay
Gravel
Sand
What is Akadama?
A type of wire
A tool for pruning
A Japanese fired silt clay used in potting medium
A type of bonsai tree
How often should bonsai be watered in summer?
Once a month
Twice a week
Every day
Once a week
Where should bonsai be kept during winter months?
In a hot room
In a dry place
In a cold frame or greenhouse
In direct sunlight
What is the recommended action if a bonsai's roots are exposed?
Cover them completely
Leave them exposed for effect
Water them more frequently
Cut them off
What is the purpose of pruning the roots of a bonsai?
To fit the plant in the container
To change the plant's color
To increase leaf size
To make the plant grow taller
What should be done if the bonsai's soil dries out?
Leave it to dry completely
Water it until water runs through the bottom
Add more soil
Add fertilizer
What is a key characteristic of bonsai design?
Tall and thin
Colorful and bright
Rugged but miniature shape
Wide and flat
What should be avoided when wiring bonsai branches?
Wrapping plant foliage under the wire
Using copper wire
Using aluminum wire
Wiring in spirals
What is the role of the potting medium in bonsai?
To provide nutrients
To add color to the bonsai
To ensure good drainage and moisture retention
To support the plant physically
What is the effect of exposing large roots near the trunk?
Makes the plant look younger
Causes the plant to grow faster
Increases leaf size
Gives the appearance of an older tree
What is a benefit of growing bonsai from seedlings?
Faster growth
More control over the plant's shape
Larger leaves
Less maintenance
