Raffia For Bonsai

Raffia is used to protect the branches and bark of your bonsai tree when using branch benders or training wire.

Raffia for bonsai. Where flexibility is not required it can be applied dry and removed readily. Raffia is an essential element in the process of wiring your bonsai tree don t skip it. Soak the raffia in water for 30 minutes and then wrap tightly around your branch. Raffia tape is meant to be applied over raffia and will self fuse to itself after several minutes.

You soak it in water for about half an hour which makes it soft and pliable then wrap it tightly around the branch or trunk that s going to be wired just like a bandage. Soak the raffia in water for 30 minutes and then wind it tightly around the length of the branch. Featured best selling alphabetically a z alphabetically z a price low to high price high to low date old to new date new to old. After it dries it will cling tightly to the branch and is somewhat of a pain to remove.

Here s how it works. Applying it to a bonsai is simple. It s generally best to use three or four layers. As the raffia dries it will shrink and tighten giving the branch more support to ensure your branch will not snap when shaping.

3 1 tinyroots bonsai tree raffia bonsai plant branch protection bonsai wiring aid for all tree sizes 3 2 natural raffia 6 oz 3 3 bonsai raffia tape streatches 300 used to help bend branches black. Wet it is very flexible and before wrapping branches with it it should be soaked about 20 minutes or more. Raffia is used to protect the branches and bark of your bonsai tree when using branch benders or training wire. Raffia is used to protect your trees branches and bark from any scaring when using training wire or branch benders.

Raffia is an essential element in the process of wiring your bonsai tree don t skip it. Buy from australia s premium online bonsai shop. Raffia the secret that japanese masters have used for centuries to prevent scaring and splitting of branches when wiring and shaping. Raffia also helps keep branch pliable and prevents bark from dying out and cracking.

When wrapped tightly and overlapping it provides significant additional structural support for branches and helps retain moisture which is thought to help the branch recover from the bend at a faster rate. Raffia is used on bonsai trees to protect trunks and branches from damage when bending.