Are You A Bonsai Master? Learn How To Grow Your Own Bonsai Tree

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You may have thought that growing a Bonsai tree should be left to a professional who specializes in growing miniature trees? While it is true that the art of Bonsai is a hobby where you are constantly learning and developing new skills the fact that anyone can grow a Bonsai tree may surprise you.

In fact if you are new to the hobby, its probably best to start from scratch by planting your very own Bonsai tree. That way you will learn as your Bonsai grows and costly mistakes will be kept to a minimum.

So where do you start?

Growing a bonsai tree is pretty much the same as growing any other tree. Its only the pruning of roots and the sculpting of branches that maintains that miniature look and defines a Bonsai tree compared to a tree freely growing in its natural habitat.

If you've already looked at buying a Bonsai tree you would have noticed that some are quite pricey. However, as we are going to grow our Bonsai from scratch, the cost doesn't really concern us, as hopefully you will be able to find a seed or sapling much cheaper.

So what makes a good Bonsai tree?

A good Bonsai tree to start with should be something that is relatively slow growing and has small leaves. This will ensure that when your Bonsai is confined to a pot the roots can easily provide nutrients to the rest of the tree. You should also consider how much light your Bonsai is likely to need and then decide a suitable tree accordingly.

Unless otherwise stated you should initially grow your Bonsai seed or sapling outside. After all, trees have been growing naturally for millions of years without human intervention. What better way to give your Bonsai tree the best possible start than planting it into its natural environment.

Timing is crucial here and it's a good idea to plant your Bonsai-to-be during the warmer months; the closer to spring the better. The soil and temperatures are warmer and should cause rapid growth. Be prepared for a much longer wait if you plant your Bonsai during the colder months when its likely your tree will be dormant. Of course you can always plant your seed or sapling in pot and artificially stimulate its natural environment if you don't what to wait for Mother Nature.

Whether you planted your Bonsai in a pot or in the ground hopefully you should now be seeing signs of early growth. This is a good sign and shows your Bonsai is happy with its new environment. Once you are confident that your Bonsai is becoming established you can think about moving it to a designated Bonsai pot permanently...

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