1. The Importance of Transplanting and Pruning
Transplanting and pruning are essential for bonsai cultivation, but they also generate stress in the plant. This stress increases its metabolism to compensate for the lost roots and leaves, temporarily weakening it.
Traditionally, transplants are done in spring, when the soil begins to warm up, encouraging the growth of new roots. However, the ideal timing varies:
- Deciduous bonsai: transplant when it’s still a bit cold.
- Evergreen bonsai: wait for more stable weather.
To ensure quick recovery, there are solutions that help minimize stress for any type of bonsai.
2. Vitamin B1: Energy for the Bonsai
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) is essential for plant development. It assists in processes such as:
- Involvement in enzymatic processes.
- Carbohydrate synthesis.
- Amino acid synthesis.
- Synthesis of ribose, crucial for RNA formation.
- Participation in energy processes, associated with NAD for the availability of that energy.
In addition, it acts as a prebiotic, promoting beneficial microbiota in the roots. By applying Vitamin B1, your bonsai will be better prepared to withstand transplants, pruning, or any environmental stress.
3. Tryptophan: Natural Growth Stimulus
Tryptophan, an essential amino acid, is the precursor to indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), a hormone that promotes:
- Root and stem growth.
- Apical dominance for uniform development.
- Growth adjustment towards light (phototropism), ideal if the bonsai doesn’t receive uniform lighting.
Using tryptophan helps maintain a balanced and well-formed bonsai.
4. Benefits of the Combined Use of Vitamin B1 and Tryptophan
Bonsai varieties are highly sensitive to stress caused by transplanting due to the loss of root volume. This situation causes a significant increase in their metabolism for reconstruction, making the external application of Vitamin B1, in synergy with IAA precursors like the amino acid tryptophan, act as a powerful anti-stress solution for cultivation, as mentioned earlier.
Another factor that affects bonsai development is continuous and aggressive formative pruning. In this case, the use of these active ingredients facilitates the generation of new formations, promoting healthy growth.
After overcoming diseases or fungal infections, insect attacks, and other challenges, the plant’s natural mechanisms are weakened. The application of these compounds can accelerate recovery and strengthen the plant.
They are also useful in cases of weak or scarce sprouting, or when it’s necessary to stimulate dormant buds to encourage more vigorous growth in the bonsai.
5. RIZZA: Practical Solution for Healthy Bonsai
RIZZA is a plant biostimulant designed to strengthen the roots and stimulate the growth of the bonsai.
How does it help?
- Improves root and shoot development.
- Increases resistance to adverse conditions.
- Promotes beneficial microbial activity in the soil.
6. Applications of RIZZA
RIZZA has an amino acid profile and a formulation specifically designed to:
- Encourage healthy and vigorous root development, allowing the roots to reach their full potential.
- Stimulate the synthesis of essential amino acids based on the needs of the plant at each stage.
- Enhance the bonsai’s resistance to adverse conditions such as water, salt, thermal stress, or damage from pests and diseases.
RIZZA: Ecological Rooting Agent, Non-Hormonal.
