How To Grow Bonsai Tree: September 2007

Sunday, September 30, 2007

Growing A Brush Cherry Bonsai In Your Garden

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The Brush Cherry can add wonderful color as well as interest to your garden. This evergreen shrub will enhance your gardening efforts by yielding puffy white flowers along with round berries all in contrast with it’s glossy leaves which can have a lovely red tint.

The Brush Cherry Bonsai is an evergreen shrub that loves a warm climate like that of it’s native Florida. They do grow best outdoors, but if you live in a cold climate and simply must have one, you can try growing one indoors provided that you can give it enough light. This shrub can grow to upwards of 35 feet in it’s natural state, but will reach a height of about 14" as a Bonsai.

If you are thinking about planing a Brush Cherry in your garden, be sure that the winters will be mild. The tree does fine in hot weather but ideally should be grown in temperatures ranging from 46 to 68 degrees.

Plant your Brush Cherry Bonsai in a slightly acidic soil and be sure it gets plenty of water in summer months, but don’t over water it. You should give it enough so that the soil is moist, but not so much that there is standing water in the pot. Let the soil dry between waterings. Bonsais love humidity so you might want to mist your plant and use a humidity tray. The bonsai should be set on top of the humidity tray so that it collects water that drains from the freshly watered bonsai.

Fertilize your Brush Cherry Bonsai every two weeks during the summer and a couple of times over the winter. The best type of fertilizer to use is an organic liquid fertilizer such as a seaweed fertilizer or fish emulsion. If you use a chemical fertilizer make sure you dilute it to half strength.

Pruning should be done with care and kept to the summer months. Pinch the leaves with your fingers and try not to use sharp objects like sheers on your Bonsai. Your Bonsai should be wired during the active growing season. Don’t forget to prune the roots as well, the Brush Cherry can survive quite well even with a two thirds loss of roots so you can be a bit aggressive in this task, however you want to be sure not to prune them too much when repotting as this can cause a negative reaction.

Bonsais should be repotted every two years, and the Brush Cherry is no exception. Repotting should be done in early spring and the plant should be watered thoroughly and kept in the shade for several weeks after repotting to help the roots grow into the new pot.

Although it is fairly hardy, pests can be a problem with the Brush Cherry especially the Caribbean fruit fly, aphids, red spider mites, meal bugs, and scales. You should treat your Bonsai with organic pesticides and insecticides and be sure to inspect it regularly for pests and other disease.

To add the finishing touch to your beautiful Brush Cherry Bonsai, think about adding moss to the pot which will help improve moisture retention as well as add to the beauty of this fun garden plant.

Lee Dobbins writes for many gardening online publications. Visit Bonsai.garden-corner.com for more articles on Bonsai care.

All About The Art Of Bonsai Trees

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Bonsai trees make up an art form that has been around for hundreds of years. The idea is to take what would normally be a very large tree and stunt its growth so that it stays small. Most people will keep their trees just a few inches tall. There are many things that are needed to work with bonsai plants. Here are some of the things your tree will need:

1.Constant pruning. A bonsai tree will require more pruning and care than your average plant. You will even need to prune the roots to help keep the trees growth stunted.

2.Water. Every plant needs water and a bonsai tree is no exception. With a bonsai however you must take even greater care to over water because of how the tree is designed.

3.Sunlight. Another need of all plants in sunlight. Another thing to consider is the temperature to keep the plant at. Every plant has a certain temperature that it will grow and thrive best in and you should consider looking up what it is for your bonsai tree.

4.Fertilizer. Remember to always choose the best fertilizer for your plant. Also, don’t overdue it with how much you use. These plants are more delicate than your average house or garden plant.

One of the most important things to consider when getting a bonsai tree is time. You are going to spend a good bit of time pruning and taking care of your tree if you want to keep it looking healthy. While this is a calming hobby for a lot of people the average person just wouldn’t want to deal with it. Make sure you are prepared to spend time working on your tree.

Also, make sure you do a lot of research on the best type of tree for your area. Some trees do better in certain climates than others and this should be taken into consideration when buying or planting a tree.

Lastly, check out the following books for some help regarding your new hobby: Bonsai - pocket encyclopedia 101 Essential Tips: Bonsai Bonsai Basics : A Step-By-Step Guide to Growing, Training & General Care Simon and Schuster's Guide to Bonsai

Reading up on bonsai trees using those books plus the information posted here and on the web should allow you to successfully start your own bonsai tree. Good luck and happy planting!

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Friday, September 28, 2007

Bonsai Trees - Our Own Little Forest

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Bonsai trees have been grown in China and Japan for centuries. Buddhist priests were the ones that created them and, in some centuries time, everyone could enjoy the little trees. And, by little we mean little: a bonsai tree can live up to hundreds of years without being more than 1m high. By regularly cutting down the branches and by shortening the roots, the growing is stopped. More, by not providing the full required elements to grow, the trees remain little. Those really interested in Bonsai trees should know that this is a hobby that requires a lot of responsibility and time, because they are living trees, not some dead wood.

Everyone should consider the fact that, especially during the growing period, there are some really important things to take care of. When it is only about a small collection of Bonsai, it is enough to just water the plants. The soil must be slightly moist most of the time. Leaves must be controlled from time to time, in order to prevent bugs and diseases. When this happens, you have to take the plant out from the tray. In the summer, during the growth period, they must be cut to keep their shape. In the winter, the Bonsai tree doesn't require some special care, but they should, still, be provided a free space outside, where they should not freeze. More, every few years, the plants need to be moved in bigger trays. These few lines might not show how important it is to take care of your Bonsai trees, but regular care is very important, including the holidays, when you might leave.

In Europe and Northern America, Bonsai trees came in the early '70s. Since then, a lot of clubs, unions and associations appeared that organize a lot of activities: expositions, fairs, seminars and more.

Being a member of a Bonsai Club is not the most important thing when growing Bonsai trees. The most important thing is to enjoy what you do and have fun while doing it.

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Keys To Growing Stunning Bonsai Trees

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Growing bonsai is something that has a bit of a learning curve, most people don't just instantly have the ability to grow the stunning, beautiful trees that the experts do and this is something they need to work on. In this article I will share with you some of the key points when it comes to growing your own bonsai trees, make sure to take note of them for your own efforts.

Keys To Growing Stunning Bonsai Trees

* The watering is very important - You absolutely need to learn about how to properly water your plant, this is one of the biggest things in bonsai growing. You can learn about it from many different sources, it doesn't really matter but just make sure you read up on it.

* Remember to repot your plants when they need it - As your plant grows bigger and the roots do also, you will more than likely need to repot it so that it has more room to grow, more plants start of in a small pot simply because of the fact that they are small but as they grow you will need to make sure the plant has plenty of room to grow, this would probably occur once a year.

* Make sure your tree is getting sunlight - You CAN keep your bonsai tree inside your home, however, I would reccommend that you keep it somewhere in which it can get natural sunlight as this should help it grow better.

* Shape it yourself - Many people think that by just leaving their plants to grow that they will end up with an amazing looking bonsai tree and they won't need to do anything to get it, wrong, you need to shape your tree so that it turns out the way you want, you can't just expect it to happen on it's own, you take action and make sure it becomes the most beautiful tree you have.

* Have fun - Yes, that's right, growing bonsai is not just about making a stunning tree but it's also about having a good time doing it, you should have fun and enjoy the process of growing bonsai and you should enjoy the outcome of your efforts also.

These are just a few things I think you should realise and remember when you are growing bonsai trees, there is much more for you to learn and you can do so from many different sources over the internet, so get reading and start growing.

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Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Tips for Designing Bonsai Trees

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Bonsai are shaped by trimming the branches or by wiring them into new positions.

You are dealing with living things, and you must be respectful of that. You will kill trees. This is a sad fact of the activity, especially as you start out. Commit yourself to understanding why every tree dies and what can be done to prevent it. Learn from your mistakes and do your best to prevent them in the future.

Every tree is different. Learn to care for a few different types of plants, and grow your collection from there.

How to Begin the Art of Bonsai

Remove the tree from the plastic pot by turning the pot upside down, tapping the bottom, and letting the tree slide out into your hand. The soil should not be too dry, so that the root ball remains intact. Gently scrape away the topsoil around the base of the tree, to expose the lower trunk (about one quarter to one half inch). Try not to break too many surface roots. First thing is to look at the roots of the tree and check to see if it gives the appearance of a strong foundation.

Cut off the bottom third of the soil and roots, and flatten out the remaining root mass. Prepare the bonsai pot by placing a piece of screen over each drainage hole, and pour a layer of potting soil into the bottom of the pot. Place the tree in the pot, pour in the remaining soil, and pack it firmly. Finally, submerge the bonsai, pot and all, in water, up to the base of the trunk, and let it sit in the water for a few minutes.

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In bonsai, the rule of thirds states that the first (lowest and biggest) branch should be at about one third of the total height of the tree. It is the trunk that gives the tree its visual strength, and every effort should be made to have at least the bottom two-thirds of the height clear of branches at the front of the tree.

Next is checking the trunk. The shape of the trunk will basically determine the style you choose. In almost all cases, however, a thick base, which tapers gradually and gently to a thin apex, will make for a nice tree. Which style you prefer will depend on the movement of the trunk.

Look at the branching pattern. The lower branches should be thick while the upper ones should be thin. The branches should be laid out like the spokes of a wheel with some going to the back. This will give the tree depth when you look at it. No two branches should leave the trunk at the same level.

The handlebar effect is unnatural looking and, if left, will cause the trunk to swell at their level causing an ugly bulge in the trunk line. If your tree has such a fault you should, if a deciduous tree, remove one of the branches entirely. Try to avoid having branches spaced evenly down the trunk. Reduce the distance between the branches as you go toward the top of the tree.

Finally examine the plant to see if it is healthy. Be sure not to wire so tightly that you cut into the bark, or so loosely that you do not have support. Minor wire marks can sometimes add interest and show that the tree has been trained, giving branches character after several years. However, major wire marks are very ugly. To hide any marks that look unnatural you can strategically place foliage at intervals in front of the trunk, so that the trunk line is not completely visible.

It may be ten years (or longer) before your plant will actually be a bonsai. Don't be discouraged by this, but think of it as part of the experience. Perhaps most importantly, understand that when you put a tree in a pot you are committing yourself to the care of that tree. You cannot simply ignore it or it will die. Bonsai is a responsibility as well as a hobby. If you practice it with care and patience, the rewards are tremendous.

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Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Bonsai Gardening - Introduction to a Living Art

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The first thing that comes to mind when you say the word art is sculptures and painting. However, there is one kind of sculpture that is very popular but does not make use of wood and stone, but its own materials, which is known as bonsai.

Bonsai, derived from a Japanese word meaning 'tree in a tray', is an art that creates miniature bushes and trees. Through careful pruning and years of shaping and patience, the masterpieces are created by using ordinary specifics and creating bonsai.

It is not an art that just anyone can do; it takes a lot of care and patience, to create healthy plants. These are actual plants from ordinary species, such as maple or pine, which are shaped and grown in a small pot.

The artist has to control the perfect temperature and soil type to succeed. They must also possess the right temperament and techniques to perfectly prune the bonsai. There are many various ways of performing the art and it takes a great deal of practice in potting and repotting to attain the results.

The art of bonsai is an exact science right down to the watering of the bushes and trees. If you water the plant too much you will have a plant that becomes water logged and will likely develop root rot and fungi. With too little water, you will find the soil dries very quickly, eventually drying the leaves and killing the tree.

Every aspect of the art interacts with other aspects. For example, potting and soil practices depend on pruning and shaping techniques used, as well as drainage of the trees and bushes.

When it comes to art, bonsai is one of the hardest types to create. This is because all of the above elements, plus others has to be nearly perfect in order for the bushes and trees to survive. However, that is not all; this art also requires implementing pleasing colors, shapes, and styles in both the areas of the pot and plant to appeal to buyers.

When it comes to bonsai, there are 5 basic styles. These are known as semi-cascade, cascade, slanting, informal upright, and formal upright. While these are the basics, there are many advanced styles as well; one of which is called literati.

You could not learn and master this art in the time frame of a month.

Many artists work on one product for several years to create one tree. However, this tree may last more than one hundred years. Because of their longevity, these trees are generally passed from one generation to another, with each passing generating adding their own style to the tree.

The art and mastery of bonsai takes years of experience and training. It is not easy to create miniature bushes and trees from an ordinary species, just as it is not easy to create an ordinary species as it is.

Many people enjoy bonsai because it is handcrafted and takes us back to a time when technology was not an intrusion. Mass production was not available, neither were cell phones, hi-fi televisions, or high priced automobiles. It takes us back to a simpler time, when everything was just.

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Sunday, September 23, 2007

An Introduction to Bonsai Maple Trees

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Bonsai trees have long been a favorite hobby of many due to their interesting shapes and decorative appeal. Bonsai trees can be grown indoors to decorate a living room, den or office or left in the garden for an exotic look. This is a unique hobby that lets one combine their love for growing plants with their creative skill in shaping the bonsai.

The maple is one of the most popular trees used for bonsai. Of the maple family, two are particularly popular: The Trident Maple and the Japanese Maple. This article will provide you with a brief introduction to these two bonsai maple trees.

The Trident Maple (Acer buergerianum) is an oriental deciduous tree. It is very tolerant to pollution, which is why it can be grown in cities and towns. The trident maple is quite hardy as far as bonsai trees go, but it will still need special care, particularly with regards to protecting it from frost. The trident maple’s roots have high moisture content; and during winter this can become a disadvantage. In order to protect this maple from frost, you can try keeping it in a greenhouse or covering it with straw during winter. The trident maple should be placed in a sunny spot that has shade in the afternoons.

The Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) is also known as the Japanese Mountain Maple. There are many varieties of Japanese maple to choose from; it is a very popular bonsai maple tree. Just to give you an idea, there is the Nishiki Issai, Ara Kawa, Nishiki Sho, Nishiki Gawa – these are varieties with rough barks that age quickly. There are also varieties with unusual barks – this includes the Sanku and the Aoyji. The Kiyo-hime Tama-hime are examples of the dwarf varieties. These grow more like bushes rather than trees.

The Japanese maple has a diverse variety of hybrids, by some counts more than three hundred. The leaves of Japanese maples range from light green to deep burgundy. Like the trident maple, Japanese maples are quite durable trees. Air pollutants and insects are usually not a problem for them. The Japanese maple grows best in moist, fertile soil, and do not perform as well in places when exposed to too much sun.

Caring for your bonsai tree is not that difficult. It needs the appropriate amount of sun and water. The maples prefer a bit of shade with not excessive direct sunlight. If you have yours in a pot, you can place it where you want but be sure to move it out of the direct sun during the hottest part of the day. You should not let your bonsai dry out but also, do not drown it in too much water. Careful pruning and shaping of the bonsai will give you a lovely tree that will last for years.

Bonsai maple trees are quite beautiful and are ideal for bonsai beginners. Their innate durability makes them easy to take care of. And let’s not forget that they are also some of the most incredible-looking bonsai around!

Lee Dobbins writes for http://www.bonsai.garden-corner.com where you can learn more about bonsai trees and starting your bonsai hobby.

Caring for Bonsai plants

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Bonsai, pronounced “bone-sigh” (singular and plural) are dwarfed plants or trees grown in shallow pots or trays. The Japanese developed the art of Bonsai many hundreds of years ago. They tried to capture the beauty of oddly dwarfed trees that managed to grow under the most adverse conditions. Today, the beauty of these trees can be replicated indoors by pruning the roots and top growth, restricting the pot size and shaping the plant by wiring it. Plants used for Bonsai vary from traditional trees such as junipers and cypresses to flowering and fruiting shrubs and trees such as azaleas and camellias to tropical plants such as jade and ficus. With a little special care, The Bonsai can bring a little taste of the Orient into your home.

The basic care requirements are as follows:

1) Light – an unobstructed west, east or south window is preferred, south being the best in the winter. Grow lights can also be used successfully with Bonsai.

2) Water and Fertilizer – the small pots require regular watering, typically once a day. The frequent watering depletes nutrients quickly so fertilizing is recommended (at half strength) monthly.

3) Temperature – average house temperatures of 68-72 degrees are fine, although plants typically like nights to drop 10-15 degrees below the average daytime temperature. Placing the plant between the window and curtain usually satisfies this requirement. Some trees need a dormant cold period during the winter and can weather outdoors for 2 – 3 months in a protected spot.

4) Humidity – to increase humidity indoors, group plants together, and mist daily. You can also use a room humidifier or place plants on a tray of moistened pebbles.

To learn more about growing Bonsai, you may want to read the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s excellent handbook entitled Bonsai for Indoors.

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Friday, September 21, 2007

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Thursday, September 20, 2007

Wiring Your Bonsai Garden

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As you can imagine a bonsai garden is not always the most simple type of garden to handle. Aside from special considerations for the type of plant, pot, and even soil, you must learn how to wire your plant. To some people wiring a plant seems as strange as calling the sky fuchsia. Nevertheless, with some careful planning and research as well as advice from knowledgeable companies such as Bonsai Boy wiring a bonsai garden can actually be quite simple.

First, you need to understand that wiring your bonsai is necessary in order to the plant to be shaped properly for the style of bonsai garden you have. If you have, any questions about what type of style you should be trying to achieve feel free to contact Bonsai Boy to find the exact answers for your particular plant and style. However, the wire is ultimately necessary in order to train your plants to go where they are expected to go.

You must think of the tree as a pet for the time being. Just as you would train a dog to sit, stay and come you must train your bonsai plant to stay where you put it. Since the tree is unable to understand or respond to verbal commands, you train the tree using the wire. Because of the varying types of bark and branches, there are many different wires available. Each wire is best suited towards a different type of branch.

You want to find a wire that is suitable for your bonsai garden style as well as your plant. You should seek copper wire if possible, however aluminum wiring is also acceptable if copper is not available. When you are trying to wire your tree, you do not want to bend it more than 45% to start with.

As your tree is wired, you should carefully check the bark to ensure that there is no damage from the wire. If there is damage then the wire must be adjusted in order to relieve the pressure. You should leave the tree wired for approximately 12 weeks however before removing the wires fully. Just as a pet does not learn a new command overnight neither will your bonsai so it will take weeks before the bonsai can hold the new shape without being wired in place.

Once at least 12 weeks has passed, you can remove the wire and allow your plant to rest. If the bonsai still does not quite hold the proper position then you can reapply the wire for a few more weeks. Just ensure you continue checking the condition of the branches. You do not want to snap the branches; rather you are working to bend the branches.

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Taking Care Of Bonsai Trees

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Many people love bonsai trees because of their distinct beauty and grace, but bonsai trees are not a new phenomenon. The history of bonsai goes far back in time. Small trees were found in Egypt that were dating back about 2000 years. The Indian herbalists, too, had dwarfed plants that they carried in containers.

So the idea of growing dwarf trees and plants is not new. The secret to growing beautiful bonsai trees is intriguing and gardeners have learned some helpful methods in their care of bonsai trees.

First of all, you want to keep one simple rule in mind. When pruning your bonsai, you want to prune some of your roots and also the top of the tree. This is important. You should always prune both, the top and the bottom of the tree.

When pruning the top, you want to prune the branches that are not needed to keep from being crowded. The branches that are growing up straight, or too long need to be pruned. To encourage more growth in one area, you want to prune it more heavily then the other areas. This promotes more growth in the area that you want.

You can prune leaves or buds to encourage finer growth of branches.

Another very important factor, when growing bonsai trees, is the watering. It is recommended to water early in the morning versus watering in the evening or mid day.Improper watering can damage or even kill your tree. Once a week or so, the bonsai should be totally immersed in water. If it has rained a lot and if you keep your bonsai tree outside, pour some of the excess water out of the container. Make sure, if you keep your bonsai inside, to provide enough humidity. Some hobbyists even use humidifiers.

The care of bonsai trees is a skill that can be learned.. Watering is a very important part of the care on bonsai trees. When it comes to your outdoor plants, it is important to remember that when using a watering hose, you want to water gently, not with a strong force. If it is hot outside and your hose has been laying around, remember that the water may be pretty hot at first, so wait until your water becomes cooler.

Choosing the right kind of soil depends on what kind of tree you want to grow.

Here is a useful tip to remember for your different types of bonsai soils:

30% grit with 70% humus for deciduous trees
70% grit with 30% humus for evergreen and needle trees.

These are some of the guidelines when growing a bonsai tree.. By following these easy steps, you can successfully give the proper care to your bonsai tree and enjoy it for many years to come.

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Wednesday, September 19, 2007

10 Steps To A Perfect Bonsai Garden

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If it could be properly narrowed down to ten steps in terms of getting the perfect bonsai garden, it would probably end up being a lot easier than it actually is to take care of the bonsai trees that make up your bonsai garden. Instead, however, limiting the practice of bonsai to a mere ten steps seems a little bit of a parlour trick for some because the art of bonsai is significantly more complicated than any step by step treatment could offer. Instead, a simple tip or two should be able to open the doors on what is a practical and personal art form.

Bonsai is basically Japanese for “tray gardening” and is the art of miniature trees and the care of them in containers. The origin of bonsai is, however, traced back to ancient China where the Tang Dynasty was believed to practice the art of bonsai. It is believed that the art form somehow evolved from using the same technology that the medicine men used to carry the healing plants from town to town. The early focus of the bonsai garden was the stylish trunks and containers that the plants could be stored in, but as time evolved so to did the art of bonsai.

Learning Effective Bonsai Maintenance

It is important to realize that the bonsai is not a genetically warped plant. Knowing this should affect the care you give the plant and should cause you to practice a form of bonsai garden maintenance that will, in fact, create a great looking garden for you to enjoy. Bonsai care is quite difficult and the shallow containers limit the root systems. In turn, this makes proper watering of your bonsai garden quite the difficult art form in and of itself. Some species of bonsai can handle long periods of dryness, but others require an almost constant soaking. Consult your plant’s guide for more information on what your plant requires.

Sun, wind, and heat can dry a bonsai out to the point of no return so it is important to realize what type of watering plan your bonsai garden needs to survive. Watering too frequently can cause as many problems as not watering enough. The soil can become soggy and this can prevent growth in your bonsai garden, so ensure that you have taken care as to water to the exact specifications of your bonsai trees and plants. The soil, in most cases, should never be allowed to become bone dry. Instead, monitor the plant on a daily basis to see what it needs for proper care.

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Monday, September 17, 2007

Bonsai Plant Care Tips

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So, you want to grow your own bonsai plants?

Well, you've made a great choice as it is, in my opinion, and excellent hobby to have and can be very rewarding as you get to create something absolutely beautiful and then show it off to all your friends too, growing bonsai is a fun, fulfilling and rewarding experience, so I'm glad that you have decided to try it out for yourself.

In this article I am going to share with you some tips on bonsai plant care and I hope you find them helpful, here you go:

Tip 1 - Choosing the plant is very important and you should choose wisely as it may become a problem later if you do not, there are certain things you should look out for such as attracive bark, small leaves and other things and they all make a difference as to how your plant will develop and look like when it is finished so make sure you choose a good one from the start.

Tip 2 - The environment in which you grow your plant is also very important, there are things that it will need in order to grow and develop in the best way it can, you need to think about things such as sunlight, rain, wind, humidity and other's, each element will make a difference in the development of your plant and I'm quite sure you would want your's to grow and become as beautiful as it can do.

Tip 3 - Watering is one of the most vital parts in the process of growing bonsai plants, this is actually one of the more common reasons why a bonsai tree might die off, it doesn't get enough water or too much water, you need to make sure it is as close to perfect as possible, make sure it is getting plenty of water but not too much, after a while you will become more aware of just how much water your plant actually needs.

These are just a few little tips on bonsai plant care and I hope you have found them helpful, there is obviously a lot more to the process then just the things I have mentioned above, however, these are just some things for you to know about and think about when you are growing your own bonsai.

Remember to have fun growing your plants and don't get too distracted by all the details, it should be an enjoyable hobby and it usually is so go for it.

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Sunday, September 16, 2007

Styles of Bonsai Gardens

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It is very important to realize when you are considering a bonsai garden exactly what style garden you want. Not all gardens are created equal, and some are easier to maintain than others are. This means that if you are a bonsai gardening novice you would be best suited towards a simpler style of garden to begin with instead of tackling the most advanced forms. Once you have mastered the basics you can certainly feel free to jump into the advanced forms of gardening and you will have the knowledge and confidence you need in order to have a beautiful garden.

While the professionals at Bonsai Boy can help, you select the right plants that will match the style garden you select. The first style is the Chokkan; this style is considered the best for beginners because it is one of the easiest and simplest to learn. The trees in this style are typically upright and straight. If you are looking for a tree for this style look for something with a straight trunk and a balanced branch structure. Typically, the plants from this style are planted in rectangular shaped pots, which accent the shape.

Next is the Moyogi, this form is a bit more advanced style. The top of the trunk leans forward slightly instead of growing straight up. Young plants tend to be much easier to locate in this form because they are more flexible. This style also looks great in an oval or even rectangular planter that helps to accentuate the style of the plant.

Shakkan is next with a trunk that slants more than the Chokkan or Moyogi styles. This tends to be considered an intermediate style of bonsai garden and the plants are typically planted in round or square planters so that the tree bends out over the planter.

Kengais the next, it is one of the more advanced styles available. This style tends to be very difficult because of the sloping style of the plant that is required. For this style to be best used it is helpful if a round or hexagonal planter is used that is higher than it is wide to help the plant cascade in the proper direction better.

Han-kengai is next. This requires the trunk to grow straight before cascading downward on a slight angle. The angle is very slight and not dramatic at all compared to many of the other styles. The shape of the pot is usually a round or hexagonal pot same as with cascading plants, however they planter does not need to be as high in order to achieve the same effect.

Funkinagashi is a style that simulates extreme exposures. The branches tend to be empty and blank which represents the loss of greenery when extreme weather conditions occur. Lastly is the Bunjingi style, this style has several shapes but is often called the strangest form of bonsai gardening. The shapes are typically unnatural and strange, which is meant to symbolize trees surviving in nature under awful conditions.

Friday, September 14, 2007

Developing a Bonsai Plant

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Bonsai are dwarf plotted plants cultivated by the Japanese and Chinese for centuries. Growth of a bonsai is a time-consuming process requiring much patience, care and nurturing. It is also said to take considerable artistic skill, an art that has become rather popular in the United States since World War II. A successful bonsai could be described as the union of a plant and its container to create a beautiful picture of nature in a miniature form.

Though a true bonsai is a tree of shrub gown outdoors, of course in a pot, other woody tropical plants may be developed as bonsai. The dwarf pomegranate is a good example. To develop a bonsai in this manner, only fairly small-leaved species plants should be used. If not, the foliage will be out of proportion with the rest of the plant. The zeikova and ginkgo are two pines and maples that can be developed into fantastic bonsai. Some of the most interesting bonsai are those developed out of plants with substantial, tapering trunks and twisted branches. Such plants can be found in a nursery or out in the wild.

In addition to the plant, the pot is an important part of the bonsai art. Bonsai pots come in many different designs and range in size from two to twenty-five inches in diameter and one to ten inches deep. Some pots are glazed while some are made of red clay. Regardless of the material the pot is made of, all Bonsai pots should have drainage holes.

The soil used for bonsai plants vary, but the soil mixture used should always be capable of holding moisture and food. However, it should also be able to provide good drainage and aeration. The soil is usually arranged in layers, with the coarse soil mixture at the bottom and the finer soil toward the top. The soil is then topped with a moss, fine pebbles or a small ground-cover plant such as Helxine.

The spring is the best time to begin developing a bonsai plant. The plant will need repotted as it begins to grow and becomes more established, with the average of once per year. Keep in mind, though, that some need repotted twice per year while others only need repotted every few years.

There are no simple instructions for developing and training a bonsai plant. Generally, it just requires hard, selective pruning and the thinning out of new growths. You can wrap a stiff copper or steel wire around the trunk and branches to help control the direction of growth to provide some interesting warped lines.

In the past, the art of bonsai was one of mystery and it was believed that it took years of patience before the plant would mature into a beautiful tree. This is not true, though. A good bonsai can be developed in a few hours with a few simple procedures, some time and care. Do not be discouraged!

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Thursday, September 13, 2007

Bonsai Gardening Tips

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Growing bonsai trees is a great hobbie to take up and can be very rewarding for you when you get to see your efforts turn into a beautiful bonsai tree, you can use the trees for decoration, your own enjoyment, admiration or whatever it is that you want to grow them for, in this article I am going to share some tips with you about growing these stunning trees so that you can grow them yourself.

The shape is not usually formed naturally - Yes, there is a shape that the bonsai tree forms into naturally and yes it is very beautiful, however, the really amazing shapes and effects are formed by you actually shaping them yourself, when you know how to properly shape the trees then you can create much better and more stunning appearnances with them and it can be muc hmore enjoyable and rewarding this way.

You need to look after it regularly - Mnay people believe that they will get a stunning bonsai tree if they just check up on it every week or so and give it a little trim, well, yes you can do it this way, however, if you have a specific shape you want it to form then you will need to look after it regularly, I would recommend you check up on it once every day and make sure it is growing and shaping nicely.

Different seasons can affect it - This is one that catches quite a few people out as they do not realise that the different seasons will have different affects on their trees, you will need to make sure you know what sort of affects the different seasons will have on your trees and take action to keep it growing the way you want it to, if you don't then you could find your tree in a bad way one day.

These are just a few tips for growing bonsai trees for you and I hope you found them helpful, remember that you really can grow amazing looking bonsai trees if you want to, you just need to learn more about how to do it and get started growing them.

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Bonsai gardening can be one of the most relaxing and rewarding things a person can do for enjoyment. This ancient Japanese tradition has swept the world and now everybody from Tokyo to Timbuktu is growing bonsais in their homes. Now it’s your turn.

One of the first things you should do is buy your bonsai from an accredited dealer. There are people who sometimes sell plants outside of a van at gas stations which they claim are bonsai but are really a fake rip off. So spend the extra cash and buy a real. Once you do, find out if your city has a bonsai gardening meeting group. Yes, these do exist. If you are new to bonsai gardening, the people at these meeting can be very helpful and will tell you all they can.

Now that you have your plant and your support, you can start working on your bonsai. When it comes to watering the bonsai, there is no set amount of water or number of times that you should water them as each one is very different. You should make sure that the soil is not too dry or it could dry out permanently. Too much water can cause the roots to get soggy and die. It’s really an inexact science but can be learned with a little bit of patience.

Despite what you may think or may have heard, bonsai gardening is not intended for indoor growth. Bonsai plants will grow best outdoors with plenty of sunlight and protection from the elements. Don’t forget to take the bonsai indoors in winter and other inclement weather situations like storms and extreme wind or heat.

Bonsais are just like regular plants in the fact that they must be given the chance to grow and expand their roots. You should replace the pot that your bonsais sit in every two years. The pots should be slightly bigger than the one before it, to help root growth and plant health.

Pruning is probably the reason many people buy a bonsai. You should prune the bonsai with specific a specific tool: a concave cutter. A concave cutter prunes the plant without leaving a stub and leaves the bonsai looking great. Pruning can take a while to get a hang of, but eventually you’ll get it.

As you can see, bonsai gardening can be a fun and easy way to relax and take care of something if you cannot have pets. Bonsais can last for years, so don’t worry if you don’t get it right at first. You have an entire lifetime to learn!

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Wednesday, September 12, 2007

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A silk bonsai tree is an effective alternative to a live bonsai tree. Silk bonsai trees are artificial, hand-made artifacts that are made to fit the highest standards. Since they need no wiring, pruning, or other maintenance, silk bonsai trees have now become a popular option to adorn the indoors and outdoors of homes, office settings, restaurants, and other commercial places.

Noted for their versatility and durability, silk bonsai trees are complete with silk screened foliages and trunks made of natural birch, maple, or vine wood. Chinese silk and synthetic materials such as polyester are the raw materials most commonly used for making silk bonsai trees. Materials such as Luna clay, fiberglass, and steel are also used in the creation of the trunks of silk bonsai trees. Silk bonsai trees are generally potted into containers made of terracotta, clay, or plastic, to provide a high quality, realistic look. Sometimes, silk bonsai trees come with attractive display tables, apart from containers. To avoid fabric dye fading, it is best to keep silk bonsai trees in areas with medium light.

Silk bonsai trees are available in every possible styles, shapes, and tree species such as pines, palms, maples, plums, elms, and golden ficus. Silk bonsai trees set over beautiful granite stone are perfect additions to your home decor. If one wants to decorate interiors or outdoors with flowering type bonsai trees, then silk bonsai trees graced with artificial cherry or azalea can be used. To give a gorgeous look to your bookcase, mantelpiece, entertainment center or sideboard, silk bonsai pine trees finely crafted from preserved tree trunks are an ideal option. Likewise, bonsai ficus silk tree plants designed in the bonsai tradition make an excellent gift for special occasions. Wonderfully crafted Chinese elm silk bonsai trees, crabapple silk bonsai trees, and Japanese red maple trees are also popular.

Quality, size, realistic appearance, and naturalness of various parts determine the price of silk bonsai trees. You can buy silk trees from any of the local outlets as well as from online shops.

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Bonsai Care - The Hawaiian Umbrella Tree

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Bonsai trees are dwarf trees that can be a fun and creative hobby. These miniature trees are grown in containers and training and nurturing them is an artistic endeavor that can be enjoyed by most anyone.

One favorite type of bonsai is the Hawaiian umbrella tree. This tree has thick leaves that form a lush canopy. In spring it blooms with red flowers in a wonderful show of color. This bonsai is very hardy and adaptable, and therefore quite easy to maintain.

You can propogate the Hawaiian umbrella tree through both cuttings and seeds. When starting out a plant, you should provide it with full sun so that it can grow a thick dense foliage. Once this is accomplished, you can bring it inside and put it in a sunny window or brightly lit spot. You may find that the tree tends to drop leaves after you move it indoors - don’t be alarmed as this is just it’s way of getting used to the new environment. Once it is acclimated, it will grow it’s lush canopy of leaves again.

While the umbrella tree does not need pinching or training like some other bonsai, it does need regular pruning as the shoots do sprout rapidly. While rather easy to maintain, you must keep a constant vigil against pests and disease.

As with any bonsai, the soil quality for the Hawaiian umbrella tree is key to key to it’s successful growth. Plant in a mix of acidic and mildly alkaline soil for best results.

Water is also important and your umbrella tree should be misted and watered about every other day. Don’t let the soil dry out as this can have adverse affects on the health of your plant. On the other hand, you don’t want to water it too much either! You should soak the soil and allow the water to drain - no standing water and do not let the soil become overly dry. If you see the leaves turning black, this is in indication that you are watering too much, if they tips turn up then you are not watering enough.

Bonsai trees can last a very long time if properly cared for. Many people don’t stop at one tree and you can collect and grow several different varieties for your own miniature garden. There are many groups devoted to this hobby where you can share your experience and learn from others.

Although it is fun to share your hobby with others, always keep your umbrella tree away from children and pets because it can be poisonous!

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Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Bonsai Trees

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A bonsai is, in Chinese, a plant in a pot. The Chinese were the first to create ornamental trees in miniature in the 2nd century BCE - 2nd century CE during the Han period, where the art of landscaping was perfected, and trees are known to have been planted in containers. A vibrant legend describes how Jiang-feng had such great magical powers that he could conjure up intricate landscapes in dishes –they were complete in every sense and had rocks, mountains, lakes, rivers, people, as well as trees. From here the practice reached Japan during the 11th-13th century, along with the spread of Zen Buddhism.

In Japan, the art of bonsai was perfected and then taken to the rest of the world. Today, however, bonsai trees are recognised as a Japanese system of growing stunted plants. Bonsai plants are not genetically modified or cruelly treated in any way.

Bonsai are just plants that are around two inches to three feet in height, grown from seeds or cuttings. The trees are grown in decorative pots and kept small by expert pruning of branches and roots. The trees are wired on the branches and trunks to produce the desired shapes. The plants live very long and are prized possessions in many families. The common varieties are pine, azalea, camellia, bamboo, and plum. Over time different techniques were used and five main styles emerged: formal upright, informal upright, slanting style, cascade, and semi-cascade.

Professionals use special tools to create bonsai, such as concave branch cutters, pliers, shears, and root trimmers. There are twelve simple steps to creating a bonsai. First, choose a small shrub of a common garden variety, like azalea, boxwood, camellia, cotoneaster, gardenia, or hibiscus. Using bypass pruners, trim the plant until you can see the structure. Remove the plant from the container and place the root ball in water. Then reduce the soil around the roots so that the root ball will fit the bonsai container. Then trim roots so that they are reduced substantially until they are 2/3rd of their original size. Next, place a piece of gauze or plastic window screen over the drain hole of the container. Then put in one inch of potting soil mix. Put the root ball in and spread the roots over the soil gently. Put in more soil to cover the roots—leave around one inch at the top for watering. Then prune the rest of the foliage so that the plant has a structure with branches like a miniature tree. Water the plant until the soil is soaked well, and then cover with aquarium gravel. Give the plant fertilizer at frequent intervals, or use a slow release fertilizer. Recommended fertilizers are fish emulsion or cottonseed meal. Put the young plant in a place where it receives the morning sun. Watch it blossom. Trim when required.

With practice and imagination one can perfect the art form to create landscapes in an indoor setting, bringing home the vibrancy of nature. Bonsai trees are known to bear fruits, flowers, and seeds, and to reproduce into many more miniature plants.

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Monday, September 10, 2007

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Sunday, September 9, 2007

Bonsai Trees

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Bonsai is a Japanese technique of growing miniature trees in containers. These plants are primarily used for aesthetic purposes. Many people take up bonsai cultivation as an interesting hobby. Bonsai trees have always been popular as they make great showpieces and rare gift items. Bonsai trees are very small and the height can vary anywhere between 2 inches to 3 feet. These trees are grown in decorative containers and the size is maintained by pruning roots and branches regularly. The shape of the bonsai trees can be modified by wiring the branches and trunk of the tree. Generally, bonsai trees can live for many years if they are maintained well. Some of the most common bonsai trees include bamboo, plum, camellia, pine, and azalea. The evolution of modern techniques have led to five major styles of bonsai trees, which are cascade, semi-cascade, slanting, informal upright and formal upright.

To maintain bonsai, a good set of tools such as pliers, root trimmers, shears, and branch cutters are required. Beginners can grow bonsai with the guidance of a skilled professional who can teach them the art of training and pruning a bonsai. Beginners can initially start with a small plant of a common variety such as hibiscus, azalea, camellia, boxwood, gardenia, or cotoneaster. The plant can be trimmed using bypass pruners. The roots are to be trimmed to reduce the size. Bonsai trees require appropriate fertilizers to grow well and look healthy. However, over watering the bonsai tree must be avoided.

Braided bonsai money plant tree is highly popular among bonsai growers. Each tree is a group of four to five trees whose trunks are braided together. It can be 10 to 18 inches in height. According to Feng shui practitioners, the braided bonsai money plant is believed to bring good fortune and is often given to others as a gift. It makes a great indoor plant as it can thrive well in low light.

Bonsai trees can bear flowers, fruits, and seeds like any other tree. Little care can go a long way in growing beautiful bonsai trees.

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Friday, September 7, 2007

Bonsai trees Mastery - Different styles in Bonsai Gardening

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We all know about the basic Bonsai gardening, but that's just the beginning. To really own a masterpiece Bonsai, one must require good styling skills. Styling in Bonsai trees can be broadly categorized according to the number of trunks they the tree has. This can be divided to single trunk and multiple trunks.

Single trunk styling
The single trunk styling in Bonsai can be further classified into four types namely, Formal upright, Slanting, Cascade, and Twisted style.

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The formal upright style is also called the Chokkan style. This style is adopted only by the experienced Bonsai artists. If you are a beginner you are advised not to go for this style. The Chokkan style is considered as the most complex style of Bonsai trees. Tachiki, Hokidachi, Sabamiki, Saramiki, Sekijoju, Ishitsuki, and Neagari are some the sub categories in the Chokkan style.

Bonsai gardening style for beginners
The slanting style called the Shakan style is more common for the beginners to use. In the slanting style all the branches can come to one side of the trunk (windswept style) or a few branches will come out of the top while the main trunk is long.

Cascade style of Bonsai gardening
The Cascade style or the Kengai style has the bottom trunk below the pot. The other trunks are formal upright. Two sub categories called the Formal cascade and the Semi cascade are available in this type. These are also called the Dai Kengai and the Han Kengai.

Twisted style of Bonsai Gardening
The twisted style is called the Bankan style, which is a favorite of the Chinese. This style is referred to as the dragon style, as the tree coils itself like a dragon. Sub categories to this style include partially twisted and the octopus style (where the branches twist around themselves).

Multiple trunks style
The multiple trunks style simply means this Bonsai has multiple plants in the same pot. The styles in these types include Soju style, Yose style, and the Korabuki style.

Soju style
with Soja style there are two trunks in a pot.

Yose style
Bonsais With more than two trunks are categorized as the Yose style. The Yose style also varies depending on the number of trunks that are available in the pot. 3, 5, 7, and 9 trunks are called, Sambon Yose, Gohon yose, Nanahon yose, and Kyuhon yose respectively.

Korabuki style
There are styles where the different trunks arise from the single root. A style called the Korabuki style is also a part of the multi trunk category. The style looks very different in that it looks as if the tree as fallen down and the branches of the tree look like individual trees.

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Selling & The Art of The Bonsai Tree

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A Japanese bonsai tree is a true marvel.

It is a tree, to be sure, but it has been cultivated to be a perfect dwarf, a miniature embodiment of the whole of nature.

So, when you perceive it, you don’t see what’s missing. You’re treated to what’s there, which is very little, but still, it’s infinite.

Quite a trick, and that’s what makes it both a tree, and art at the same time.

Selling, that is, thoroughly enjoyable and successful selling; consists of communicative bonsai trees, little gems of give and take.

For example, imagine this scenario.

A customer gives you an objection, but instead of answering it at length, you simply respond with one word: “Really?”

In that second, that miniature of expression, you’d be doing several things:

(1) Expressing curiosity instead of condescension or hostility, which are defensive and alienating replies to objections;

(2) You’d be conveying the idea that the person is off the mark; and

(3) You’d entreat the prospect to elaborate, which might make him aware of his folly and provide you with more information that could assist you in intelligently replying to his concern or mistaken perception.

One tiny word can do all of that?

You might think that's hard to believe, or that one word can't be so all-powerful.

Really?

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Thursday, September 6, 2007

The Ideal Bonsai Tree: The Dwarf Pomegranate

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People who love bonsai trees will love the dwarf pomegranate tree! The dwarf pomegranate tree has beautiful flowers and fruit. However, the fruit of the dwarf pomegranate tree is quite small when compared to a normal pomegranate. The dwarf pomegranate tree’s flowers are yellow-orange in color and trumpet shaped; its fruit is a spherical red; and its leaves are dark green marbled with shades of bronze. The trunk of the dwarf pomegranate is naturally twisted. Overall, the dwarf pomegranate is a lush and gorgeous bonsai!

The dwarf pomegranate can be easily propagated from the thick branches of a parent plant. The dwarf pomegranate thrives in hot, sunny conditions, but needs to be kept a bit damp at all times. The only exception to this is just before mid-season, when shadier and dryer conditions encourage flowering of the dwarf pomegranate tree.

Sunlight is critical to the dwarf pomegranate tree. It is also rather delicate and frost or drying winds will kill this tree. Because the dwarf pomegranate is a Mediterranean tree, it flourishes in warm environments. If you live in an area with a cold climate, a greenhouse is the perfect place to grow the dwarf pomegranate tree. The tree flowers well when planted in a deeper-than-usual pot because a shallow pot will not accommodate the root system. The branches of the dwarf pomegranate tree can be brittle, so care should be taken.

On the whole, the dwarf pomegranate is the perfect bonsai tree. It is easily trained to almost all bonsai styles: forest, cascade, literati, tree on rock, windswept, twin trunk, root over rock, twisting trunk, informal upright, etc. A gorgeous bonsai, the dwarf pomegranate is in every aspect a full pomegranate tree, in miniature.

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Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Discover The Secret Art Of Pruning A Bonsai Tree - Must Read Advice On This Amazing Hobby

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The Primary Art Of Pruning A Bonsai Tree

The art of Bonsai is the ability to artificially modify an ordinary to tree to appear dwarf like or miniature. This can only be achieved by careful pruning of both roots and branches.

Although there are other key aspects like the type of soil used to grow a Bonsai tree, and watering techniques you need to be aware of, arguably non are more important than pruning.

However, before you even think about grabbing the shears from the shed you need to do a little bit of planning. It's a good idea to get a pen and notepad before sketching out a design that you would be happy to use to help sculpt your Bonsai tree.

You need to get familiar with finger pruning which is a must have skill needed to shape your Bonsai tree. The basic process involves pinching new buds or growth off with your fingers to control the shape of your Bonsai tree. Although the concept is relatively simple, the ability to hold the branch of your Bonsai with one hand and gently roll, and twist any unwanted growth between the thumb and forefinger of the other hand should be practiced first before experimented on your Bonsai tree. Its important to remember when performing this not to pull on the branch or tree which could cause serious damage.

Its likely to be a while before you have enough confidence to perform this technique on your Bonsai tree. Its therefore a good idea to hone you skills on a small bush. Only when you are capable of making clean cuts should you think about implementing this on your Bonsai tree.

Often deciduous bonsai trees like Chinese Elms and Maples prefer pruning with sharp scissors With these types of Bonsai trees you can prune back to a bud closely matching your originally sketch. Any new growth will then take the direction of the bud you pruned back too.

When it comes to root pruning you need to trim about two thirds of the root ball every two years. Get in the habit of performing this ritual in tandem with any major branch pruning. Its important to remember that the roots are where your Bonsai tree provides nutrition and therefore should be in perfect balance with the rest of the tree.

Proper Bonsai pruning schedules are dependent on the type of species, but its advisable to look at a full-sized tree in its natural environment as a guideline. Some Bonsai trees are pruned at the beginning of the growing season and thereby will stunt growth, and others towards the end in order to leave less leaves during the dormant winter months.

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Monday, September 3, 2007

Avoid This Common Mistake That Can Kill Your Bonsai Tree

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Do you know what the most common cause of death for bonsai trees is? Believe
it or not, it is improper watering.

Most people think that watering should be the simplest of matters when, in fact,
for bonsai trees at least, it is the most important thing that you can do and not
do it correctly can kill your tree. In fact, improper watering kills more bonsai’s
than anything else.

Bonsai trees root in special soil that is rather porous and has quick drainage.
For this reason the bonsai must be watered frequently, however, care mus be taken
to not overwater as standing water can cause fungus to grow and contribute to root
rot.

Here’s some steps that you can take to avoid under watering or over watering
your bonsai:

In order to determine if your bonsai needs water or not you must test the soil
to see how moist it is. Touch the top of the soil with your finger and if it feels
dry dig a little deeper to see how far the dryness extends. If you want a more precise
method you can buy a moisture gauge which takes into the soil and we’ll tell you
what watering is needed.

It’s a good practice to keep the container you’re bonsai within into a buck of
water so that water can be soaked up from the bottom about once every four weeks.
let the water soak In for 20 minutes or so and then remove the pot. Be sure to always
left by the container and never by the trunk of the tree.

your container should have a drainage hole In the bottom and a tray underneath
to catch the excess water. If you find water pooling of a tray for too long you
might want to make sure to remove the water so that it doesn’t collect from the
roots causing rot and contributing to the buildup of mold.

when the bonsai is growing during the spring and summer you want to water daily
making sure that water flows through the entire container and out the bottom but
not so much that it is standing in water. You may actually have to water more than
once a day depending on the soil in your climate as well as the species of tree.
In the fall and winter when growth has slowed you will not need to water so much.

some types of bonsai like flowering and deciduous trees need more water and other
types such as conifers need a bit less. You’ll need to experiment to find out what
the right amount of water for your bonsai is. Be on the lookout for wilting flowers
and curled leaves which can indicate lack of water and adjust accordingly.

Lee Dobbins writes for
http://bonsai.garden-corner.com
where you can learn more about
bonsai trees.

Bonsai Tree - Black Pine / Pinus Thumbergii Tips and Information

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Hello all bonsai devotees. How are you? My name is Suhendra. I want to tell you my experience on how to keep, treat and create black pine bonsai. Perhaps this experience is only suitable for tropical area and I hope those who plant black pine will also have different experience to share. I have tried to plant black pine since 5 years ago (around 1980) when I got the seed from a friend traveling abroad.

I have known and fallen in love with black pine bonsai, since I had learn about bonsai for two years from a foreign book on how to treat and create bonsai by practicing directly, so that I gradually master it. When I learned that book, I saw a picture of black pine and Cemara (Juniperes) bonsai that were so beautiful and robust. Even more so the black pine with its cracked bark so that it looked old, antique and elegant. According to Taiwanese bonsai grower, black pine could live in both winter and summer. In those seasons, its leaves are still green and thriving, so that we can call it evergreen tree. From books I have read, I'm sure that this tree could grow in tropical area. From that time, I had been determined to get that kind of tree and tried to plant and grow it in Indonesia.

In the mids of 1980 I and my elder went to Taiwan to attend an international exhibition of bonsai. While looking for special new trees to enrich the variety of bonsai in Indonesia, from Taiwan I brought home some kinds of bonsai that I'd been always seen on some foreign bonsai books that we couldn't find in Indonesian market (before 1985). They are: Hokkian Tea (Carmona mycrophylla), Pyracanta (Pyracanta Grenulata), Ulmus (Ulmus Parfiflora), Karet Kimeng (Ficus Microcarpa). After buying those bonsai, one thing I shouldn't forget to be my prime target of searching is Black Pine. Setting aside my pocket money for returning home, I spent the rest to buy various kinds of pine, starting from seeds, young trees, half-grown bonsai, and grown-bonsai.

Some Taiwanese bonsai grower told me that Black Pine (Pinus Thumbergii) grows best compared with any other kinds of pine they plant. There are three kinds of Black Pine: 1. Those with long leaves (which is generally spread out in the market ). 2. Those with short leaves (Seu Sung). 3. Those with mini leaves (Zuen Sau Hei Sung).

The three Black Pines are the most preferred by Taiwanese bonsai grower to be dwarfed. Beside that, I have learned some techniques on how to plant and treat black pine that I want to share with you.

PROCESS BEFORE PLANTING

Coming home, I had all my trees washed because it's forbidden to bring the soil from Taiwan. This is the regulation among countries to prevent the spread of plant pest. Then I opened the plastic cover of mos (soil substitute covering the root so it stays moisturized along the trip) one by one. After that all the roots that had been cleaned from mos was soaked with plant vitamin or organic fertilizer liquid for about one hour. Last thing to do was to keep the plant out of soaking liquid and planted it on the pot.

MEDIUM FOR PINE (Suitable for Casuarina=Juniperus too)

3 bg sand of 1-2 mm (do not use powder sand) +
1 bg loose soil (Do not use sticky soil such as clay, etc.) +
1 bg humus (or compost to substitute humus).

After being mixed well, it can be used to plant (you can see how to plant in a pot on article of Loa Variegata). I've got a little story about sands. In around 1990 in Indonesia there has been found a kind of pit sand (pasir gunung) from perimeter of Malang, so that it is called pasir Malang (Malang pit sand). This kind of sand was found by hobbyist and raw-material (bakalan) bonsai hunter in the nature. The specialty of this sand is clean and has no powder or waste. We may say that it's been free from pests and germs that are usually found on soil or pit sand. So there's no need to have it washed it anymore and it has pores to keep water and air. There are several kinds of plant that are better being planted on this sand rather than any other media, i.e. Santigi (Phempis Acidula), Cemara Udang (Casuarina Equisetifolia), Black Pine, Cemara, etc. Naturally Malang pit sand is beneficial for bonsai hobbyists and some devotees of ornamental plants such as cactus, adenium, sansivera, etc. Then I use this pit sand as composite for media to plant Black Pine and other bonsai.

PROCESS AFTER BEING PLANTED

After black pine is being planted in a pot, the trunk always has to be tied tightly into the pot so that the tree is more stable. It's because any repotting tree is in critical period. Its root hasn't been converged with its new media so that it hasn't been normally functioned. Moreover when we cut some of the roots and new roots grow, the latter is still easily snapped off if it is shaken, and the tree will be possibly died. After being tied, put it in the shade then water it perfectly (until the water comes out of the pot bottom hole). Let it be there for about two, but please not to let it be too wet or too dry. We'd better to keep it a little bit dry than to keep it too much wet, in order to prevent its root from getting rotten. This will be different from what we should do to growing black pine (see the description below on watering). After two weeks the trees will look healthy and strong with its green leaves. Now it's time for the tree to have sun bath gradually. Then wait until new bud comes up, which is a sign that its new root has grown and the tree is ready to have a full sun bath.

There are some bonsai hobbyist who don't know the media and the planting process, or don't have much patience in planting and treating black pine (which is different from maintaining ficus or any other kind of bonsai). Doing treatment improperly will lead to the death of black pine. When this happens, they will easily say that black pine could not be planted in Indonesia or will be dead if it's being re-potted. The worst is when there are bonsai hobbyists and sellers who has just seen black pine picture on bonsai books tell the same things. This makes bonsai newbies or collectors being defrauded and don't want to treat black pine.

TREATING GROWN BLACK PINE BONSAI

The pruning (cutting the leaves), can be done when we see the old leaves has been grown yellow or looked a little bit dull. We can do it in two ways: shearing or pulling out. The best way is the second one, that is gradually pull out the old leaves. To prevent pulling out the whole group of leaves, use your left hand to hold the lower end of the leaves group, and use your right hand to pull out the old leaves one by one, and leave the young ones. If you prefer the first way, shear the old leaves at about 1 cm higher from the leaf stalk. This is to provoke the new bud from the rest of those old leaves. Unfortunately, shearing will leave brown traces, and these unsightly traces will stay there for months before they disappeared.

To keep the twigs and the leaves short and dense (to avoid disfigured or to keep the good shape), do the following:

1. Gradually pull out the old leaves every year.

2. Cut the twigs, small twigs, and new buds once every two or three years. This is to keep the shape from being undesirable. Two or three new buds usually come up once a year naturally. Cut off the very thriving (big) bud and the very weak (small) bud by shearing from the lowest part. Leave the moderate growing buds until they release their new leaves. Then cut it at the length we intend to. Two weeks later, there will come up the second bud from the trace of cutting. If it is needed, do the same to the second bud, so that we will get the third bud. The second and the third buds will create the short twigs and leaves. This theory is he same with bonsai tree that will have big leaves in the country but after making it bonsai planted on the pot by cutting its leaves several times, the leaves become small such as Sancang (Phemna Microphylla), Beringin Karet (Ficus Ratusa), etc.

3. When the leaves of the new bud have grown, do not cut off too many twigs when the leaves of the new buds has blossomed because in this phase, the trace of cutting will release much turpentine (sap) that will possibly kill the tree. The best time to shape and shear the twigs is when we start to see its old leaves (looks yellow and dull). This shows that this tree is stop growing temporarily and is saving energy before releasing its new buds. It's the safest time to prune black pine by pulling out or shearing, and cutting the twigs too, because it's the strongest period of the tree.

THE WAY OF REPOTTING / CHANGING THE SOIL OF BLACK PINE BONSAI

The process of repotting bonsai to be black pine can be done once in three or four years, because black pine's root grows slowly. Do not repot before two years because its roots haven't been old enough. If we repot after 4 years, the roots will be too dense in the pot, and this will retard its growth and fertilization.

Please repot this way. After pulling bonsai out of the pot, we may see the lump of root that has been converged with the soil. Throw 1/3 part around the lump by scraping the soil and shearing the roots that is too long. Then put it again into the pot with the medium described above, by scraping, so the tips of the old roots can directly penetrate into and converged with new medium. This will guarantee its life after repotting. Don't even repot by cutting or sowing the lump of soil and root flat as if we're slicing the cake and then plant it again. This way make the old root lump covered by the new medium, causing an undistributed heat in the lump and will finally make the root rotten.

According to my experience in planting black pine, we shouldn't do pruning while repotting. Once my gardener didn't follow my instructions. When I went out of town and didn't supervise him, he was repotting and pruning at the same time. This caused some half-grown black pine trees died.

In Indonesia which has two seasons, the best time to repot black pine is between the end of dry season and the beginning of rainy season (around the beginning of September), but pay attention to black pine condition too. Repotting should be conducted when new bud has just come up before the leaves blossom. When the leaves have blossom, then the tree will be weak and the risk of repotting will be bigger.

WATERING, FERTILIZING, AND TREATMENT

Black Pine likes water. If we do watering properly, it grows well. The watering is done at least once a day, or twice a day in dry season, and the leaves need watering too. Make sure the water doesn't precipitate on the pot's soil (this is important!). The result is a grown thriving tree, with shiny dark green dense leaves. Black Pine is also dry resistance if it is planted in the pot. If we forget not to water for one day or two, it won't be died from drought, but this will hamper its growth or make the tree stress. If this happens, it needs several months to get its luxuriant back. And remember, black pine couldn't stand being watered by polluted water, or living in the place with polluted air.

It is best to put Black Pine in a place that has sunshine all day and has a good air circulation. It's enough to do once-a-month fertilization on its soil with standard dose (1 spoon of fertilizer and 1 liter of water) and once-a-week fertilization on its leaves (half-spoon of fertilizer with 4 liter of water). To prevent germs, spray its leaves once or twice a month.

Well, that's my experience on treating black pine bonsai. Hope it'll be useful for those who want to treat or collect black pine bonsai.

Suhendra is the owner of Bonsai Star Gallery (www.bonsaistar.com) and former chief of Bandung-Indonesia Bonsai Society (2003-2004). In his site you will get information on bonsai Tree, bonsai plant, bonsai for sale and everything about bonsai.

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