Essentail Advice On Choosing The Right Bonsai Tree Pot

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The word "wa", loosely means "harmony in Japanese and is the relationship between nature and man. However, it can also signify a work of art. In the case of Bonsai or Bonsai art this concept is about striking a balance between the type of tree used, the style its pruned or shaped too and the container or pot that the Bonsai tree lives in.

The Bonsai pot or container is a fundamental aspect of Bonsai art and should be given proper consideration. The material used color and of course the size and shape all need to be researched when marrying a Bonsai tree to a pot or container. There are no real hard and fast rules here, as your decision is likely to come down to your own personal preference. However, it's a good idea to keep with the Bonsai art tradition and ensure your pot has a sense of symmetry and above all will complement your Bonsai tree and thereby is likely to be pleasing to the eye.

Here a few factors you need to consider when choosing a Bonsai tree pot or container:

Its important to gauge the correct size your Bonsai pot needs to be to physically hold the weight of the moist Bonsai soil and support the tree. As your Bonsai tree is likely to be in a prominent place the last thing you what is for it to be tipped over due to the Bonsai pot being too light or small. Therefore make sure your Bonsai pot is large enough to easily support itself and the tree, but also small enough to ensure everything is symmetrically balanced.

Your Bonsai pot also needs to hold enough soil to ensure enough nutrients are provided to the root system as well as plenty of space for further growth.

Its vitally important that your Bonsai pot has adequate holes in the base for drainage. The last thing you want is for your pot to retain too much water and therefore over time is likely to rot your Bonsai trees root system. A good pointer here is too use a wire mesh grill designed to fit over the drainage hole. This will allow for proper water drainage.

When it comes to it though experience and your own personal aesthetics will determine the right pot for your Bonsai tree. If you feel quite literally overwhelmed by the prospect of finding your own Bonsai tree pot it may be worth you buying a dedicated one specifically designed for your tree. Just remember the points above and you shouldn't go far wrong...

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