What is Bonsai Bonsai ?

Discoveries have been made in Egyptian tombs of sketches showing miniature trees in pots. These are thought to have been kept for decorative purposes and the pictures date back to 4000 years ago! After this time there is evidence to suggest that trees were transported in the caravans of Asia as they travelled around as they were used for their medicinal properties should someone have fallen ill. From China, the practice of Bonsai spread to Japan around the Heian period. Contrary to belief Bonsai trees do not originate from Japan but there are records dating back more than 2000 years that show Bonsai being grown in China. These Bonsai weren’t as small as the Bonsai that people often envisage and were grown on an individual basis outdoors in pots. It was though the Japanese that took this art form and progressed it to the level it is at now. This has led to quite different styles in Japanese and Chinese Bonsai; the Chinese Bonsai being much more freestyle and more lightly pruned than the Japanese miniature Bonsai that are very heavily groomed and pruned and look much more like miniature natural versions of the full sized versions.

Bonsai Bonsai Potting Tips

Having the right pot can make the difference in how your bonsai tree is perceived and give the impression of a real tree.

Generally, the depth of container should be about the same as the tree trunk's perimeter.

Bonsai need to be repotted frequently. The roots start to become entwined and impacted. When the roots become too dense there generally is not enough soil around the root system to keep it moist. The bonsai will not continue to grow in these conditions. The decision on how often to repot depends entirely on its growth. Some bonsai grow faster than others so when you decide to repot remove the plant and root from the ground. Clip away any of the smaller root system and repot the plant in a larger container.

Bonsai Bonsai Pruning Tips

The tools you will need include various sizes of wire and wire cutters a small and large pair of scissors a small pair of sharp garden shears and larger pair of pruners to cut through the thick branches.

Leaves must also be in proportion of the tree. Leaves can be reduced in size depending on the species of tree you have decided to make in bonsai. The possibility of reducing the leaves size will dictate the size the bonsai will have. For example the Norway maple produce very big leaves so if you want to make it in a bonsai you would need to make it a big bonsai since a 15 centimeter bonsai would have leaves half it size.

The root part of the plant is also pruned. This process is a must because new root parts must be allowed to grow, and the bonsai has limited space for its roots as it is grown in small pots or containers. Growing new roots are vital as it promotes the better absorption by the bonsai of the nutrients and water present in the soil.

Bonsai Bonsai Soil Tips

Fertilizers naturally come from soil but there is still a need to put more fertilizer through absorption in the roots or in the foliage. When you are growing bonsai in a way it is unnatural to make use of soil from containers to grow it. Garden settings are different from naturally grown settings. Thus you will really need the fertilizer to recreate the same amount of nutrients that can be found from healthy soil with lots of manure in it.

Water takes out old and used gases contained within the soil, and brings in a fresh new batch.

This top layer of glued-on gravel should be immediately removed once the bonsai is purchased, and the plant should be repotted in a good bonsai soil such as akadama .

Bonsai Bonsai Techniques

Caring and growing bonsai trees are difficult and it often takes years of practice for some to master the art of growing them. The trees have to be properly pruned to keep it small and healthy. It entails a lot of patience time and skills for that matter. Before deciding on a particular bonsai tree plan on where you want to put it. Some types can be grown outdoors and some indoors. If you prefer to have it indoors choose those kinds that are well suited for the indoors.

As you may see bonsai care can’t be taken lightly and it needs a lot of time until you get skilled at this area. Because keeping bonsais is a favorite hobby of many people there is no reason why you shouldn’t try it. If you take care for your tree it will look terrific... it will bloom probably... and maybe you’ll notice fruits on it. It’s basically the same as with pets such as dogs, cats, fish; You need to feed them... you need to care for them... otherwise, they won’t be happy. Bonsais are the same.

Unlike other forms of gardening, the requirements for producing bonsai are very specific. It might sound easy to produce a miniature tree, but the time, patience, and attention to detail required to make a unique specimen thrive, is extensive. Naturally, these plants require a high level of dedication so you need to be sure you can commit to the process before embarking on the style.

Bonsai Bonsai Tidbits

Chinese were the first to miniaturize container-grown trees in Penjing around CE 200. Other species liked by the bonsai enthusiast are the Japanese pines. But, cold can be a disadvantage. To the rescue comes the mugho pine. This pine will tolerate some very cold temperatures, plus it is a very tough plant tolerating many bonsai mistakes. The mugho pine needles can be reduced much like the Japanese counterpart plus it displays a textured bark. Different times of the year will play a role in how your bonsai trees develop and grow, make sure you know what conditions require additional care.

A concave cutter will allow you to make pruning cuts that leave no stubs on a branch. The literati style is characterized by an emphasis on the bare trunk line, with branches reduced to a minimum, typically placed higher up on a long, contorted trunk. Watering is known to be the heart of bonsai plant care.

Many connoisseurs of the bonsai aren't content with a single tree. You might see a group of bonsai trees growing in a single pot. This is called the forest style of display. But it doesn't stop there. Many growers take great pride in designing intricate miniature landscapes with their trees. It could be an indoor display or even a much larger outdoor display in a garden. However a bonsai is displayed it requires a great deal of care to keep your tree healthy and properly groomed. Growing bonsai is not as hard as you may think, if you have the right information, you can grow them just as easily as anyone else. Silk bonsai trees are available in every possible styles, shapes, and tree species such as pines, palms, maples, plums, elms, and golden ficus.

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