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[Home Gardening] A Beginner Plant Butler’s Guide to Shaping a Dracaena Java :) I’ve always wanted to grow a large, impressive plant in a corner of my living room. However, large pots with beautiful shapes are more expensive than I expected, so I hesitated to open my wallet. ㅠㅠ Plus, since I have a "black thumb" when it comes to plants, I was afraid I might kill an expensive plant easily if I brought it home. As a maximalist, my house is already packed with stuff, so finding a suitable space to place a large pot wasn't easy either. Then, I found a Dracaena Java pot at Costco by chance!!! I bought it for 39,990 won. The plant looked to be in good condition, and above all, I snatched it up right away for the affordable price of less than 40,000 won. The lush leaves and the straight, basic shape were beautiful in themselves, but I wanted to use bonsai wire to transform it into a special plant that captures my own unique aesthetic. While simply repotting into a pretty pot is nice, I felt that a bit of "negative space" is necessary to change the mood of the space. When looking at trendy and pretty pots, I noticed that rather than having leaves that are simply lush, they often feature thinned-out foliage to highlight the lines and create a delicate, slender look. So!!! I boldly removed the leaves haha. I did feel a little bad for the plant removing perfectly good leaves, but! I ruthlessly plucked them for a beautiful shape. When removing leaves, if you snap them off from top to bottom, they come off cleanly. It's surprisingly stress-relieving, and the crisp sound makes it quite fun to pluck them haha. (If you pluck without thinking, it can end up looking too bare, so please check from a distance and remove them in moderation.) It is best to choose a wire thickness that is about 1/3 to 1/2 the thickness of the branch you intend to bend. It is generally said that thicknesses of 1.0mm to 2.0mm are suitable for thin twigs or small plants, while thicknesses of 2.5mm to 3.5mm are good for medium to large plants with thick trunks. Please keep this in mind. I used 2.5mm thick aluminum bonsai wire. Since it is made of aluminum, even beginners can bend it easily without much effort. You can simply cut it to the required length using wire cutters. (When cutting the wire, please cut it generously, about 1.5 times the length of the branch you intend to wrap. If you run out of wire in the middle, it is awkward to reattach it and does not look aesthetically pleasing.) When wrapping the wire, it is best to maintain a 45-degree angle to avoid putting strain on the branch. Wrap it loosely, leaving a little slack. Once you have finished wrapping the wire, use both hands to gradually shape it in the desired direction. ※ Caution Absolutely!!! Never!!! Do not get greedy and break the branch all at once or apply excessive force!!! Despite the ups and downs, isn't the before and after of the Dracaena Java, now that I've finished shaping it, truly striking? By trimming the dense leaves and shaping the lines into soft curves, it has transformed into something much more luxurious and like a decorative object :) If you've been hesitating to grow large plants due to the high price, or if you want to try home gardening that reflects your personal taste, try buying affordable and healthy plants from a supermarket or nursery like I did, and experience the fun of shaping and growing them yourself. With a single plant I've carefully tended to entering this previously monotonous space, the atmosphere of the room has changed once again. How is this beginner plant keeper's bold first attempt at shaping? Was it a success?? Hahaha. . . . . . #CornSoupRecord #InteriorKnowHow #Planterior #PlantInterior #BeginnerPlantButler #Shaping #HomeGardening #PlantButler #DracaenaJava #SpaceStyling #SummerInterior #DIYInterior #HomeDecor #LargePlants #BedroomInterior #BedroomStudy #HomeStyling #Object #Interior #FollowForFollow