Bonsai Raffia Branch Protection
Imported Japanese Raffia Raffia is usedto protect the branches and bark of your bonsai tree when using branch benders or training wire. Here's how it works: Soak the Raffiain water for 30 minutes and thenwind ittightly around the length of the branch. As the raffia dries it will shrink and tighten a bit,giving the branch more support. In addition toprotecting and strengthening the branch, Raffiaprevents the bark from drying out during the bending or wiring process and keeps the bark from developing cracks.