In Bonsai, the term "Kengai" refers to a tree form where the trunk rises from the root and immediately bends downwards in a hanging manner. The method of increasing the ornamental value by extending the main stem of the ornamental plant downwards to resemble a cliff and creating a grass or tree shape is called "Kengai-zukuri" or "Kengai-making".
Kengai Bonsai mimics the harshness of the environment, but its expression requires a thick trunk that rises and the strength of the branch tips stretching upwards. In addition, there are two types of Kengai-making for Chrysanthemums: the "Sagari Kengai", which extends the stem straight down, and the "Shizuoka-type Kengai", which bends it largely to the left and right to make it a flowing type.
Note that Kengai-making requires repeated pinching and fertilization during the nutrient growth period to increase the side branches. As a result, the apical buds of each side branch differentiate into flower buds and bud flowering to become Kengai Chrysanthemums. Therefore, the number of flowers depends on the number of side branches. With these characteristics and techniques, Kengai Bonsai exhibits its beauty and artistry.
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