How To Grow Bonsai Tree

About Bonsai Basic Styling

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Bonsai, as a Japanese art form, is more regulated than it’s Chinese counterpart, the penjing. Bonsai attempts to achieve the ideal tree, while penjing attempts to reproduce nature. This is why perfect styling exists in bonsai if you obey the ‘rules’, while penjing leave you free to your creation. As a result these are the basic styles :

Broom (Hokidachi or Hoki-zukuri)

A very harmonious style, this form has branches that develop at a certain height, forming an upside broom. This styling is mainly achieved through a technique called the “V” cut. The trunk is chopped where you want the branch to start to develop and then a deep V cut is performed on the remaining trunk. This will induce buds to break near the cut. Zelkova serrata are notorious for this styling but maple and other deciduous species can easily be styled that way.

Formal Upright (Chokkan)

A tree styled the “chokkan” way has a straight trunk tapering graciously from bottom to top. The first and biggest branch is often situated at 1/3 of the desired height of the tree and is on the right or the left. The following branch is situated on the opposite side, while the third is in the back creating the perception depth. As we look at the branch structure from bottom to top, the branches are getting thinner, creating a pyramidal shape.

Informal Upright (Moyogi)

This style is very similar to the previously mentionned style as the same rules of design apply, however, the trunk is not straight but rather forms a sinuous shape while remaining tapered. This style is commonly used with conifers.

Slanting (Shakan)

Once again, this style is the same as the formal upright except that the trunk is leaning on one side. Branches are grown uniformly on the trunk like the formal/informal upright styles but the apex is tilted to the opposite side of the trunk giving a visual balanced effect.

Cascade (Kengai)

This styling requires an inclined trunk that is preferably at a 45 degree angle. The major portion of the foliage is below the pot line and sometimes goes beyond the pot itself. It often represents a tree growing on the side of cliff. A deep pot is used for this style.

Semi-cascade (Han-Kengai)

Similar to the Kengai style, this style also has an inclinated trunk. However, the foliage remains at the height of the pot line. In nature, we can see this style near a waterway, the foliage having grown on the side and leaning towards the water. While the cascade style uses a deeper pot, this style uses a medium depth pot.

Windswept (Fukinagashi)

A “windswept” tree represents a tree that has been growing in a certain shape due to natural elements . Often caused by strong wind, the trunk is always inclinated in a certain direction and all branches have grown on the same side.

Literati (Bunjin)

This styling is often represented in Japanese paintings. It is a tree with a tall and sinuous trunk. The foliage only grows near the summit of the tree. This styling is somewhat an exception to the rigorous rules of bonsai because it does not have specific rules. It represents what the bunjin movement is in Japan: the search for liberty.

Group/Forest (Yose-ue)

This styling often represents a forest or a small cluster of trees. It is supposed to be styled in a way that will clearly represent the growing habits of trees in a group. Many techinques can be used to achieve this styling and many perception techniques are used to create the illusion of a forest, or as Naka would say, “having the quality of the invisible beauty of nature”. To respect the Japanese art form, an odd number of trees is prefered for this styling.

Raft (Ikadabuki)

The same rules of the group planting apply to this style. However, all of the trunks emerge from one common trunk. This technique is often achieved with a branch placed verticaly in the soil. The roots form this branch and the upper part of the vertical branch develop secondary branches that will eventually become the trunks.

Multi-trunk Style (Sokan - Sankan)

This multi-trunk style has different possibilities. The first, which is called “Sokan”, consists of two trunks emerging from the same visible roots (nebari). The styling of the upper part of the tree must respect the same rules as the formal / informal upright styles previously described. Another variance consists of the same but with three trunks emerging from the visible roots. This is called “Sankan”. You can also have more than three trunks but to respect Japanese bonsai, it is prefered to have an odd number of trunks.

Roots Over Rock (Ishitsuki)

This styling has the specific charactreristics of having many visible roots growing over a rock and finding their way to the pot/soil.

We hope this as been an informative experience from you.

Patrick from Misho Bonsai seeds

Avid full time hobby bonsai grower. As been practicing bonsai and gardening for more then 8 years. Owner of http://www.mishobonsai.com, a website with resource for Bonsai seeds and tree seeds.

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Growing An Indoor Bonsai

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Indoor bonsai has been described in different ways. Some describe indoor bonsai as a plant grown inside the house, a plant grown in a greenhouse, or a plant grown outdoors but brought indoor during winter. Some experts on the subject even denies the existence of true indoor bonsai as they reason that bonsais, whether grown outdoor or indoor will always follow its genetic composition - that is to have enough source of light in order to survive. Whatever the description is, growing bonsai indoor needs special skills and knowledge.

When growing bonsai indoors, the problem most growers encountered is the provision of adequate amount of light. Indoor bonsai plants must be placed in a well-lighted location like the windows. The nearer the indoor bonsai is from the window, the better is the growth of the plant. When a bonsai is placed at the window, rotating the bonsai is a must. As the bonsai ages, its branches and leaves tend to tilt towards the sunlight. Rotating the pot will enable all the parts of the bonsai to receive the amount of light needed.

In the absence of the natural light, artificial lighting can be employed provided the correct lamp or bulb is used. The common household lamps or bulbs do not emit the right amount of energy in order for the plant to undergo the process of photosynthesis. Without proper lighting, the bonsai plant becomes pale, long and limp. An expert advice on the appropriate lamp to use is needed when planning to employ the artificial lighting method.

Plants from the tropical regions thrive well as indoor bonsais. Some of them are conifers, flower-bearing, fruit-bearing and/or leaved plants from the tropical or subtropical regions. The following are some of the plants that can be grown indoors.

1. Atlas Cedar
2. Australian Brush Cherry
3. Bougainvillea
4. Boxwood
5. Buddhist Pine
6. Bunya-bunya
7. Calamondin Orange
8. Camellia
9. Cedar of Lebanon
10. Chinese Bird Plum
11. Chinese Elm
12. Chinese Hibiscus
13. Chinese Pepper Tree
14. Common Olive
15. Dwarf Myrtle
16. Dwarf pomegranate
17. English/Common Ivy
18. Firethorn
19. Fukien Tea
20. Gardenia
21. Heavenly/Sacred bamboo
22. Hedge Sageretia
23. Himalayan Cedar
24. Indian Laurel
25. Italian Cypress
26. Japanese Cedar
27. Japanese/Chinese Privet
28. Lady's Eardrops
29. Natal Plum
30. Norfolk Island Pine
31. Orange/Star Jasmine
32. Redwood
33. Rockspray Cotoneaster
34. Rosemary
35. Round Kumquat
36. Satsuki Azalea
37. Thorny Eleagnus
38. Tree of a Thousand Stars
39. Weeping Fig

Fruit-bearing plants developed as indoor bonsais bear fruit when given special care. Fig trees although can be grown as indoor bonsai need more sunlight than what is available indoors. Conifer trees are harder to manage than the other varities. When a grower plans to cultivate fruit-bearing bonsai, special care must be given so that the plant will bear flowers and fruits.

A common misconception about indoor bonsai is that it must be kept inside the house or under the shade starting from the early stage of cultivation until the bonsai reaches its potential growth. Another misconception is that bonsai grown indoors should not be subjected to direct sunlight. Only those who have taken extra effort to find out more about growing bonsai know that bonsai, whether indoor or outdoor must have an excellent source of sunlight, humidity, fertilizer and moisture content. Too much supply of anything can bring damage to the bonsai. So, anyone who plans to grown indoor bonsai must study the specific needs of that particular plant or tree.

Avid full time hobby bonsai grower. As been practicing bonsai and gardening for more then 8 years. Owner of http://www.mishobonsai.com, a website with ressource for Bonsai seeds and tree seeds.

Indoor Bonsai Care

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Indoor bonsai care is one of the most difficult things to ever face the normal gardener. Virtually every bonsai grower has horror stories to tell of their prized bonsai trees dying all of a sudden, even when it seemed like the tree was being cared for properly. Today I will briefly outline the main steps that need to be taken for successful indoor bonsai care so you can avoid having your bonsai trees die!

1. Watering

Watering is the most important step in indoor bonsai care. Most of the time, bonsai trees die because they are not watered properly and start to suffer from dehydration. To ensure that you are watering your bonsai tree correctly, wait for the soil to begin dry out then water until excess water comes out of the bottom of the pot. Leave the bonsai until the soil begins to dry out again, then water again. Remember that over watering your bonsai is just as bad as allowing it to dehydrate. To help prevent dehydration try to place your bonsai tree in a reasonably humid environment.

2. Pruning

The process of pruning a bonsai tree is done two different ways. There is "branch pruning" and "root pruning". Branch pruning should occur near the start of spring and you should select which branches you want to keep and then remove all others. Root pruning should occur once the bonsai's roots have become bound in the container.

3. Soil and fertilizer

Seeing as up to half of a bonsai tree is covered in soil it makes sense to pick the right soil to give optimum growth. Bonsai trees should be given a water soluble fertilizer either once or twice a month during the growing season and you should remember that bonsai trees need to have their fertilizer applied when the soil is wet.

4. To sum up

In this brief article I have covered the three most basic aspects of indoor bonsai care and growing good bonsai trees. There are more advanced techniques for growing bonsai trees out there, however, it is important to start with the basics first! Only once you have mastered these and can successfully grow a great looking bonsai tree should you start practicing more advanced techniques!

Samuel G. Jackson is an avid bonsai grower and has a passion for indoor bonsai care. You can find out more about growing great bonsai trees that will impress your friends and family at http://www.squidoo.com/indoor-bonsai-care

The Bonsai Basics

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Growing bonsai does not have to be a difficult thing to do, many people do struggle to get there trees just the way they want them to, however, this is usually just because they don't know enough about it or haven't tried it enough before, in this article I am going to share with you what I believe are the real basic things you need to know about growing bonsai, I hope you find them useful.

The Bonsai Basics

The first basic thing I want to tell you about is growing bonsai is not the same as growing any old tree, it is much different and takes a lot more effort, I mean, with most other trees you can just plant them, water them and watch them grow, there isn't really anything difficult or complicated about it, however, with bonsai you need to regularly check it, make sure it is in healthy conditions, prune it, form it, water it and much more, it is more of an "art".

The next thing I want to tell you about is that growing bonsai shouldn't be like a "chore", it should be something you enjoy doing, you should be able to have fun taking care of your tree and enjoy watching it grow into something beautiful, if you really enjoy doing it then it should be much easier to grow absolutely stunning trees and will be even more rewarding when you finish, don't let it get you down if you don't get things perfect, just try again and have fun.

The last thing I want to tell you about is actually one of the most important things, read and learn as much as you possibly can about growing bonsai, the more you learn about it then the more chance you have of doing it successfully and creating absolutely amazing trees that you can show off to your friends, read articles, reports, books, everything you can about it and absorb the information, you will gain a better understanding of bonsai and will know more about how you should do it.

These are just what I would call the real bonsai basics, it isn't rocket science, it's a great hobby that you should enjoy doing and have fun doing it, there is plenty of great information out there for you to read and learn the exact steps you need to take to grow beautiful bonsai trees so get reading and start growing.

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An Introductory Guide To Bonsai

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Bonsai gardening can be an extremely relaxing and rewarding hobby. This world old Japanese tradition is waiting for your participation.

First, you should buy your bonsai tree from an excepted dealer who is proficient in the field.. After you buy your bonsai tree look around and see if there is a club nearby that you could go to for tips. Now that you have your plant you can no find a location and start to take care of it. There is no specific volume of watering that is needed, however Bonsai do need a lot of water and often, this can vary from species to species. Just be sure to keep the soil damp or you could risk dehydrating the tree and possibly killing it. Too much water can cause root rot which will undoubted cause its death. It takes patience and care to get the hang of things

Bonsai plants will grow masterfully in the outdoors with plenty of sunlight. A good place is near the side of a building where it will get some sun and shade throughout the day. This will help especially on really hot days. I have my Banyan Fig next to my door wall; it gets good morning sun and then is shaded for the remainder of the day. Not to mention I get to enjoy it through the window. Bonsais trees will need to be replanted about every 2 years as they do continue to grow. Local

Bonsai places usually have classes or can offer good advice on this as well. Pruning is the most rewarding and noticeable act in caring for bonsai trees. Concave shears should be used when manicuring your bonsai. A concave cutter prunes the plant without leaving a stub and leaves the bonsai looking great. Pruning can be a fearsome challenge at first but you should get past these early butterflies as practice makes perfect.

Bonsai gardening can be a fun and easy way to relax as well creating a visual representation of what you imagine. Bonsais can last for years, so don't worry if you don't get it right at first. You have the rest of your life to improve upon and master your gardening skills.

Alan Stricker is a bonsai hobbyist you can learn more on taking care of bonsai's at the squidoo lens Bonsai Mastery

Bonsai Tips

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A great hobby that many people should try, because it is calm and restful is to grow and cultivating a bonsai tree. Often people buy some shaping tools and a young bonsai tree, and begin. In a short time they often experience disappointment as their best efforts result in failure, and perhaps even the death of the bonsai tree. But it does not need to be that way. I here give you some useful and basic Tips on how to grow a bonsai tree.

Bonsai Tips 1: Choosing the right Bonsai Tree from the start

Choosing the Bonsai tree from the start is very important, and you should choose the tree wisely as it may become a problem later if you do not look carefully for the right things for the tree. Some of the most important things to look for is:

Attractive bark.
Small leaves

It will make the whole process a lot easier, if you start out with a Bonsai tree with some good and healthy outlook.

Bonsai Tips 2: The environment for the Bonsai tree

The environment of the Bonsai tree is also very important. You need to consider things such as sunlight, rain, wind, humidity etc., because each of these environment elements will make a difference in the development of your Bonsai tree. Try to optimize each element for your tree, and you will soon see a healthy and beautiful tree growing up.

Bonsai Tips 3: The Watering process for the Bonsai tree

The watering of the Bonsai tree is one of the most vital parts in the process of growing bonsai plants. One of the most common problems with the Bonsai Tree, that people are not able to find the right balance of giving water to the tree. You need to make sure, that your Bonsai Tree gets plenty of water, but certainly not too much. A basic rule of the watering process is to look at the colour of the leaves.

Generally speaking, if they are yellow in appearance and brittle to the touch this indicate a lack of water. If however they are yellow and falling you may find that you have been over watering your Bonsai Tree. You should focus a lot on this water processing issue, It's a good ideal then to get into the habit of watering your Bonsai tree a little everyday. After a while you will become more aware of just how much water your Bonsai Tree actually needs.

Bonsai Tips 4: Shaping and dwarfing of the Bonsai Tree

Shaping and dwarfing of the Bonsai Tree is accomplished by following some fundamental techniques. The small tree size and the dwarf foliage is maintained by a consistent schedule of pruning of the roots and leaves. It is important that you learn and follow the Different methods of this area. Further it is important to have on hand the proper shears and cutting tools to use during this process.

Pruning is crucial to the plant, so good quality tools are critical. Also, some pruning should be done seasonally, as most bonsai trees require a period of dormancy and fail to grow roots or leaves during that time. Remember: pruning not done correctly can either weaken the tree or kill it.

By following these simple Tips, you can a much bigger chance to avoid disappointment, and enjoy the feeling of accomplishment and serenity of growing your own Bonsai Tree.

Morten Hansen has been focused on the Bonsai area for several years and is mainly writing about subjects, that make it easier for people to understand the different issues about the Bonsai Tree. For more details about the Bonsai Area visit our website www.BonsaiTips4you.com

Bonsai Tips

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Bonsai Tips 1: Choosing the right Bonsai Tree from the start

Attractive bark.
Small leaves

It will make the whole process a lot easier, if you start out with a Bonsai tree with some good and healthy outlook.

Bonsai Tips 2: The environment for the Bonsai tree

Bonsai Tips 3: The Watering process for the Bonsai tree

Bonsai Tips 4: Shaping and dwarfing of the Bonsai Tree

By following these simple Tips, you can a much bigger chance to avoid disappointment, and enjoy the feeling of accomplishment and serenity of growing your own Bonsai Tree.

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History of Bonsai

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First origin

Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots because it was considered as an expression of the harmony between heaven and earth, man and nature. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks that often looked like animals, dragons and birds. Through growing a bonsai plant a person experiences a new rhythm of the seasons, and nurtures within him the power of creativity as he shapes and miniaturizes his trees. No doubt, cultivating a bonsai tree requires some care and attention, but as a reward it brings tranquility to the mind, a feeling of being refreshed and, inner peace.

Travel to Japan

Many years later with Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up. Once bonsai was introduced into Japan, the art was refined to an extent not yet approached in China. The word bonsai also is actually taken from a Japanese word ‘pun-sai’ which means a tree planted in a container without any landscape. But over time, the simple trees were not just confined to the Buddhist monks and their monasteries, but were also introduced to be representative of the aristocracy, a symbol of prestige and honor. For the Japanese, bonsai represented a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature. The ‘Japanese elite’ also brought bonsai indoors for display at special times.

Evolution as an art form

Over time, bonsai began to take on different styles. Finally, in the mid-19th century, Japan opened itself up to the rest of the world. Word soon spread from travelers who visited Japan of the miniature trees in ceramic containers which mimicked aged, mature, tall trees in nature. Due to this phenomenal upsurge in the demand for bonsai, the now widely expanding industry and lack of naturally-forming, stunted plants led to the commercial production of bonsai by artists through training young plants to grow to look like bonsai. Several basic styles were adopted, and artists made use of wire, bamboo skewers and growing techniques to do this - allowing the art to evolve even further. The Japanese learnt to capitalize on the interest in this art form very quickly - opening up nurseries dedicated solely to grow, train and then export bonsai trees. Different plants were now being used to cater for worldwide climates and to produce neater foliage and more suitable growth habits

Importance as of today

In Japan today, bonsai are highly regarded as a symbol of their culture and ideals. The New Year is not complete unless the tokonoma - the special niche in every Japanese home used for the display of ornaments and prized possessions - is filled with a blossoming apricot or plum tree. Bonsai is no longer reserved for the upper class, but is a joy shared by executive and factory worker alike. These complex plants are no longer permanently reserved for outdoor display but have become an important part of the life of all by being displayed on specially designed shelves.

Rob Mellor owns http://www.lost-bonsai-secrets.com This website helps people find out more about the bonsai tree. Please visit the site for more information on bonsai care.

Bonsai Basics

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The Bonsai Tree

The bonsai tree is not 'just another house plant' and fans of Bonsai cultivation need to have great patience and perseverance because it can take quite a few years for a bonsai to fully grow and flourish. One thing is certain, though, given the right approach, the end result is very rewarding.

Bonsai history

The actual name 'bonsai' is made up of two Japanese words, the word 'bon', which translates as 'shallow container' or tray, and 'sai' which is a plant or planting.

China is the country where the art of bonsai actually originated, but it is japan that has really devloped the art of bonsai since the eighth century. There is also a theory that proposes that planting trees in small trays for artistic reasons may have started in india or pakistan.

Whatever the truth, it seems that the growth in popularity of Bonsai is linked with buddhism as zen promotes creating works of art as an essential extension of the self , and the artist's spirituality In fact, the care and growth of a bonsai is seen as a type of meditation.

Today, the care and growth of Bonsai trees is a very popular hobby that is practised throughout the world, and brings enjoyment to many millions.

How to start - the essentials

In bonsai you are actually miniaturising nature. This is done primarily by cutting back the roots of a very young tree..

Bonsai trees can be grown from seeds or cuttings, but that is usually quite hard and it is perhaps a better idea for the complete beginner to buy a 'ready grown' bonsai tree from a bonsai grower and continue with the artisitic work that has already been done.

There are a selection of essential tools and equipment that are vital to keep a bonsai tree.

Bonsai tools for trimming foliage and roots are obviously important. These tools are small, sharp and often expensive, so think twice before making any rash purchases and it would be worthwhile to consult a good book on bonsai tree cultivation before making any expensive purchases.

Copper wire is also essential. It is wound around the trunk of a sapling, so that the trunk can be bent into the required shape and style ( and there are many different styles). Copper wire is also commonly used around the roots of a tree to anchor it into a shallow pot.

The choice of pot or container is also essential as it should reflect the sort of tree or plant you have chosen as well as the style of tree you want to cultivate. Whatever you choose, the pot should not be glazed on the inside and should have good drainage.

Some popular choices of Bonsai are the Japanese Maple, Junipers, the Japanese Black Pine and Star Magnolias.

Ekaterina Wakefield is a staff writer at: Kyoto Bonsai Trees, offering a range of Bonsai Trees and Bonsai pots and tools.

Introduction to Bonsai

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Bonsai is a Japanese term applied to dwarf trees grown in shallow containers. By pruning the roots as well as the branches, these trees are trained into the same stately shapes of their gigantic counterparts. Bonsai may consist of a single specimen tree, two twined closely together as if growing from the same stump, or a group of trees growing in a dense clump. They may have high, exposed roots, or the tree may be drooping down as if over a cliff. Another popular bonsai style is for the tree to grow on the top of a rock with the roots coming down over it, as is sometimes found in ancient rainforests.

The special shallow dish in which they grow is an important part of bonsai. While this pot can be any shape, it’s sized must be in proportion to the tree grown in it. It must also have a central hole for drainage so that the roots don’t rot. The vacant space in the pot is meant to represent plains or distant mountains.

Let's take a look at the basics of what you will need before you begin to create a bonsai.

Pick a tree that you really like. You may have access to tiny tree seedlings that would be ideal for bonsai. Maples and conifers are both suitable for bonsai. Japanese maples are particularly good for leaf colour, some turning brilliant red in fall. Deciduous or evergreen trees may be used for bonsai.

If you can’t germinate your own seed, start with pre-grown nursery stock of about two years old, then choose your bonsai pot. A lot of Bonsai masters will tell you that you need not even use a proper bonsai pot until you have trained your plant for a few years. This will give it time to grow in a much larger pot and attain some good structure in the roots, trunk and limbs. This larger form of bonsai is actually called ‘hachi-uye’ meaning ‘pot-planted’. However, if you want a true, dwarf bonsai go for the smallest you can find.

Trim the plant down in size by pruning the roots and limbs back where and when necessary. Once you have it in a preferred bonsai style, transplant it to your selected bonsai pot and continue to train it in the style that you like. You may need to wind special wire around the stem to create an interesting shape. Don’t expect it to be finished in a few weeks. It will take some years to achieve, as trees are slow growing at the best of times.

The art of growing miniature trees is a fascinating hobby that can be pursued by anyone. If you are serious about doing bonsai, it’s best to purchase a book to give you more comprehensive instructions.

Beverley Boorer is a freelance writer and gardener whose articles on a wide range of topics continue to be published both online and off. Her gardening website may be found at http://www.top-garden-tips.com.

Mini Bonsai – How They Differ from Regular Bonsai

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In ancient Japan, the art of bonsai sculpting emerged. Normally we think the bonsai trees are small by their nature, however this is not the case. The bonsai tree artist has to prune and train these ordinary trees and plants to achieve the desired effect. The mini bonsai takes this concept even further and is so small could fit in your pocket.

It may be a surprise to know that to create a miniature bonsai you do not need to use a traditional bonsai plant. If you do your research you will find there are lots of other species that are suitable

Caring for your Mini Bonsai

Looking after your mini bonsai needn’t be more difficult to look after than a regular bonsai. Keep caring for the mini bonsai in the same way as a regular bonsai. For instance, don’t treat your mini deciduous bonsai any differently from your regular deciduous bonsai. Keep the same watering habits and use the exact same soil.

The only real difference between caring for your mini bonsai is you require a much smaller pot. This does not mean you should neglect your repotting duties however. Remember that if you are repotting you should avoid doing this within a month either side of pruning. Your don’t want to cause your bonsai any shock.

Make sure you have read up on how much sun your bonsai variety needs. If they are given too much or too little sun this could cause them to become unhealthy or even die. Make sure that the soil does not dry out during the hotter months by giving them more shade.

If you enjoy growing and looking after bonsai trees, it is suggested that you read up as much as you can on the subject. Joining a club is a great way to share tips and make friends. If you there are no bonsai clubs in your area, why not start one?

If you already are experienced in caring for bonsai plants, looking after a mini bonsai could give you that extra little challenge. Make sure you look after your mini bonsai as it will help you develop your pruning skills further than you can with a regular sized bonsai.

http://www.bonsaitreecare.org provides care hints and tips to people who want to learn more about the art of the bonsai tree.

Introducing The Kengai Style Of Bonsai Art Of Favorite Of Bonsai Artists

2007-11-01T23:11:00.000-07:00

The kengai style of bonsai art (cascade) is included along with the other striking and most wanted, nevertheless additionally more complicated to accomplish. The trunk grows downward beneath the plane of the container, frequently twisting along the way.

Within the natural world, a tree emergent close to an overhang subject to deep snows, avalanches and blustery weather may take on this wrong side up pose. Those forces are not normally accessible to the bonsai artist to reproduce, however. All the same, with wiring and persistence it can be realized.

To get rid of the obstructions commencing growth in this trend, it's central that the tree and pot be located near the boundary of a desk or counter so the trunk can dangle beneath the flat. In addition, given that the trunk will be on the side and underneath, it's significant to employ a weighty container for steadiness.

As the stalk is trained to develop in the descending U-shape, limbs ought to be taught to grow level to give the tree a filled exterior. Planting openly in the middle, not close to the perimeter of the pot, is normally done.

Frequently the tree will be allowed to develop up and over, as opposed to simply going over the rim. This accomplishes a flow to the appearance and is usually done along with a tip that is directly over the midpoint. Limbs ought to be cut to form a 'stair-step' outline to match the flow and endow it with a 'meandering river' appearance.

Seeing as the trunk and a number of limbs will live beneath the container, additional concern is requisite to make certain that every part be given plenty of water and nutrients. Foliar feeding (applying fertilizer solution by spraying leaves or needles, which is subsequently absorbed by the foliage) is suggested.

Han-Kengai Style Of Bonsai Art

An additional style, han-kengai (semi-cascade) is frequently categorized independently. Here, the cascade projects more than the flat surface at the bottom of the container, however neither the trunk nor branches develop beneath that level. In the semi-cascade approach, the tip remains higher than the altitude of the 'ground'.

The class is not precisely distinct, given that a number of han-kengai will include portions that are lower than 'ground level', whereas others will venture out level. In each type they hold on to the curving trunk fashion familiar to both the kengai and han-kengai styles.

The same as with any technique, using the correct variety tree for your proposed plan is essential. Happily in the case of the kengai and han-kengai style of bonsai art, various types will serve well. Junipers are a well-liked preference; however blossoming cherry trees are used as well. Even cedars are employed, anywhere the supple wood makes them an compliant collaborator in the venture. a number of flowering varieties are used, for instance chrysanthemums. 'Weeping' varieties are as well first-rate choices, such as willows.

The same as with the kengai, it's vital to make certain that the slow-moving nutrients manage to get to the tips. Foliar feeding is effortlessly done but requires to be completed frequently as a component of the watering and feeding practice.

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Bored With Basic Bonsai? Try These Advanced Bonsai Styles

2007-10-31T23:17:00.000-07:00

Once you have mastered the basic bonsai styles such as the formal upright style of chokkan, the informal upright style of shakan and the cascade style of kengai, you may want to try some more advanced bonsai styles for a better challenge.

Intermediate Bonsai artists may try some of the more common advanced styles such as the Bankan (Twisted), the Fukinagashi (Windswept), or the Bunjin (Literati). Here’s a brief explanation of each.

Bankan (Twisted)

Thought to have originated in China, this style features trunks that are twisted and gnarled. Some expert artists can even form them Into animal shapes, the dragon being the most popular in Japan.

There are some styles to the Bankan which include the Nejikan with a trunk is only partially turned. Another style, the Takzukuri, is also called the octopus and in this style the trunk is quite twisted with the branches following it in the shape of a vortex. This style emulates the natural wind which shapes the full-size species of the tree.

Fukinagashi (Windswept)

This style is an attempt to emulate nature’s effects on the tree but in miniature.

In the Fukinagashi style, the trunk is slanted as if it has been blown by a strong wind coming from one direction. The branches follow suit in that direction as a result of the bent growth.

This can be seen in areas near a class or a hill such as coastal regions. In these areas Fukinagashi is formed by nature.

of course, the bonsai artist cannot emulate a forceful wind and must use different means to cause the plant to grow in one direction. One could use wire, although this is most often used for the branches, and use a cord tied to a stake to force the tree to grow in the direction you want.

Oftentimes, the bonsai artist who makes sure the foliage is sparse to emulate the natural conditions where leaves would’ve been blown away by the strong winds.

Bunjin (Literati)

This is one of the most popular bonsai styles and no it is simple, it is deceptively difficult. The style consists of a thin trunk with very few branches and is inspired by Chinese paintings that show trees growing in a harsh climate. While this might sound sparse it produces rather dramatic results.

The trunk has frequent twists and branches come out at sharp upward angles giving the tree a different view from every angle. A popular species for the Bunjin style is the Japanese red Pine but it can be done using many other types of trees.

these advanced styles require a lot of skill and patience so they would be quite frustrating for the novice bonsai artists. However, once you are bored with the basics you might want to try your hand at these styles which will reward your skill and patience with beauty.

Lee Dobbins writes for http://bonsai.garden-corner.com where you can learn more about the art of bonsai and different types of bonsai trees.

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2007-10-28T22:31:00.000-07:00

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What Are The Vital Factors That Affect The Growth Of Indoor Bonsai Plant?

2007-10-26T23:17:00.000-07:00

There are many factors affecting the growth of an indoor bonsai plant, it usually depends on its kind. Some grow fast, while others have an average or slow growth.You cannot control their natural growth since each plant has their own genetic predisposition.

The good news is there are vital controllable factors that affect all bonsai plant’s growth and you can use them to gain maximum growth results.

Here is a list of things you can do and control and maximize your bonsai plant’s growth.

Containers/Pots

Containers play a vital role in the growth of your bonsai, they serve as the “living space” for your bonsai and the use of the proper pot will ensure your bonsai’s growth. There are two categories for pots: training pots and display pots. Training pots are used until the plant has become stable and healthy enough to transfer to a display pot which requires a more stable and grown indoor bonsai plant.

There are many training pots available in the market, from plastic, wood and other material. The first thing you should remember when choosing a pot is practicality.

It must be able to hold the soil safely and have enough space to accommodate the plant’s growth and stability. It is important to note that different plants have different sizes and growth patterns.

You should always remember to inquire about the best pot for your plant when buying. A mandatory feature of all pots you buy is a drainage hole at the bottom to prevent waterlogged roots that will kill your plant.

After the indoor bonsai plant grows in the training pot to a stable and healthy size that is the time you can transfer it to a display pot, always remember to follow the tips above when you buy a display pot for your indoor bonsai plant.

Feeding

The process of photosynthesis requires water, sunlight and air and to produce food for the plant. Outdoor Bonsai Plants also get nutrients from their soil regularly while indoor bonsai plants have limited supply in their soil.

The controlled environment of the indoor bonsai plant is extremely different from the outdoor plants. There are three things that should be done to ensure the growth of your bonsai. These are lighting, watering and supplementing.

Lighting

The best light for your bonsai plant is sunlight and a correct amount of light for your bonsai is crucial to its growth. The problem is there are no simple solutions to the amount of light bonsai trees require. A typical amount of good lighting would be indirect sufficient lighting, a place where the light varies throughout the day. (Like a window) However, different plants have different lighting requirements and it is best to speak to a bonsai supplier or enthusiast for further advice.

Watering

You should water your plant regularly and check its dryness. A regularly watered bonsai plant grows faster. It is also important to note that watering should be done before putting supplements like fertilizer.

Supplementing

indoor bonsai plants are placed in a man-made container which lacks the natural nutrients and minerals that soil has that increase the growth of the plant and maintains its health. We can supplement this by using fertilizer once a week during summer and once a month during winter to augment the natural nutrients. Just remember that fertilizer is not medicine and will only make a sick plant worse and might even kill it.

Now that you know the factors that affect the growth of indoor bonsai plants and the tips on how to maximize its growth you should implement these tips and watch your indoor bonsai plant’s growth increase in no time!

Worried sick of the white spots on your bonsai trunk, or just don't know for sure when to water your plant? Check out The Bonsai Indoor Plant Guidebook, a 9-page read that is sure to put you on the right track!

Bonsai Plant Stands and Help Choosing The Right One!

2007-10-25T23:25:00.001-07:00

Bonsai plant stands have become more and more popula amongst gardening enthusiasts all over the world.

This article will help you to identify the right themes, materials and types of bonsai plant stands you'll need to get yourself started...

What Materials Should You Choose?

If you've been looking for specific information about bonsai plant stands, you've probably had problems finding some. That's solely because very little has been written on this subject.

One of the biggest challenges you'll face before buying your bonsai plant stands is deciding on what type of materials you want.

Some bonsai plant stands are made out of marble, while others have been built out of pure porcelain. Look further and you'll find more plant stands of less exotic materials such as wood, iron and wicker.

Choosing The Right Bonsai Plant Stand Theme.

You would be advised to have a drawn up plan of action right from day one. This will prove to be invaluable when it comes to choosing a theme to blend in with your choice of garden decor.

Try to envision how everything will look once it's finished and put it all down in your plan.

Take a look around at gardening events, or at your local gardening center for great ideas to inspire your creative juices.

In our experience, every time anyone has put these tips into use, they have had great results. There's no reason why it can't be the same for you too.

All that's left for you to do is to put these tips into practice and reap in the benefits of having chose the right bonsai plant stands.

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The Most Important Tools Used for Shaping Bonsai Trees

2007-10-24T22:14:00.001-07:00

There are three tools that are essential to even beginning the process of shaping a tree for bonsai. First you need a pair of Shears, which will allow you to do the fine work of trimming in a small space. These scissors should be sharp and you should only use them for bonsai work. You may want to try a small set of pruning shears to start with.

The most important piece of equipment is Concave cutters; allow you to cut branches off of the tree and leave behind a concave wound. The wound will heal much faster than a straight cut, and will callous over in such a way as to make it very difficult to tell a cut has been made at all.

Another important piece of equipment is wire cutters. Sometimes you will want to position and train branches; for this you will use some chopper wire, which very flexible to bent, and after that sets and holds her position. You will need the wire cutters after completing this kind of work and you are satisfied with the shape and you will have to take off the wire. These wire cutters allow you to cut the wire right up to the tree's bark, without harming the tree. Other tools could be very helpful in working with trees; they make certain tasks easier and allow you to do more things with your trees; but are not as necessary as the ones presented above:

• Knob Cutters are very similar to the concave cutters listed above, except that they have a spherical head, which allows you to cut branches and leave a small hollowed out scar.

• Sometimes you will have to deal with branches larger than the diameter of either concave or knob cutters; for this you should use a folding saw; are very important for working with big trees.

• When you are working with really small trees or really twiggy growth where it is hard to get larger shears in close you will need a pair of small scissors. If you have to deal with small trees or you want to do detail work on smaller trees.

• When you need to repot a tree, first you will need to clear away dirt from the root ball, for this you will need to have a root rake. It is used to comb out the roots and to remove dirt.

• Tweezers have all sorts of purposes in bonsai; from pinching back new growth and pruning to removing unwanted objects from your bonsai. Most bonsai tweezers will have a small trowel on the end, useful for patting down moss, sowing seeds, and many other odds and ends.

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About The History Of Trimming And Sculpting Bonsai Trees

2007-10-23T22:10:00.000-07:00

About 2000 years ago the first bonsai trees should have been planted already in trays in China. In China people mentions the miniaturised creation of bonsai trees Pensai. Besides, the typical growth forms of the tree vegetation are postformed in some provinces as a Pensai. In other provinces Pensai are formed rather in weird, symbolical shapes, for example, in dragon’s figure. China had traditionally a great influence on the cultural development of Japan. Thus the Buddhism could gain a foothold beside the state religion of the Shinto rather early in Japan. The first Pensai was brought to Japan through walking monks of the Zen Buddhism. In the culturally very open imperial city Kyoto noble ladies and gentlemen soon dealt beside the art of the Ikebana and the tea ceremony with the small bonsai trees.

In the 17th and 18th century the Japanese bonsai art reached their peak. It had become a part of the Japanese way of life. Bonsai had served to better understand the nature and to improve in appearance. The main factor in the development of the bonsai was the restriction on the most important parts of the plant. All apparently dispensable parts were removed. The removal of all insignificant and the reduction on the essential elements for the final improvement was symbolic for the Japanese philosophy of that time. Bonsai developed in different style directions which considerably differed of each other. Bonsai artists attempted more and more culturally important elements like rock to realise accent works.

After more than 230 years of the global isolation Japan opened at the middle of 19th century to the rest of the world. The travellers came back from Japan and had seen the miniature trees in the ceramic containers which copied ripe, high trees in the nature. Then at the end of the century exhibitions followed in London, Vienna and Paris. Especially the Paris world exhibition in 1900 announced bonsai to the wide world public. The inquiry for bonsai started to rise rapidly. The lack of natural small-grown trees led to the commercial production of the bonsai. Several basic styles asserted themselves. The bonsai artists made use of wire, bamboo canes and other technologies to influence growing, shaping and developing.

Still today bonsai is highly respected as a symbol of the japanese culture and ideals. Nowadays in Japan bonsai is not left any more only to the upper class, but has asserted itself in all social classes. Japanese incline especially with pleasure to use only native species for their bonsai trees. In particular pines, azaleas and maple are looked as the traditional bonsai trees. In other countries people are not fixed and uses also many other tree species for growing bonsai under the most different climatic conditions. Particularly in last decades the development of the bonsai was going on. The bonsai world has become smaller. All over the world people began, whether in Asia, in Europe and in the United States, to discover bonsai as their hobby. In the meantime, bonsai art also reflected the great variety in predilections and characteristics of the most different countries and their cultures.

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Important First Steps In How To Care For Bonsai Trees

2007-10-22T22:14:00.000-07:00

The care for bonsai trees is a great hobby. However, for a lot of beginners, they find their newly acquired bonsai dead within the first couple of weeks after bringing them home. Bonsai trees are very sensitive to their environment. Following below are a few tips to remember in how to care for bonsai trees.

Bonsai pot

The pot or container to hold the plant is very important. They can range from cedar boxes, to earthenware pots to glazed porcelain. But make certain they have a drain hole so that excess water can drain away. The shape of the container is selected dependent on the style of the plant, from wide and shallow to tall and compact.

The plant is usually planted off-center in the pot to give it that aesthetic effect.

Pruning

Both root pruning and branch pruning is necessary to maintain good health of the plant. Trimming or pruning of the tree branches is important to maintain the shape of the tree, while pruning of the roots, usually done when the tree is transplanted, is important in keeping the tree as a dwarf plant The shaping of the plant is also aided by the proper use of wiring the branches to the desired shape.

Watering

Watering is critical to the proper care of bonsai trees. Bonsai plants must be watered thoroughly when they become slightly dry. Any excess water will drain out through the drain holes in the container. Usually this means every other day in the summer, and every week or so in the winter. But don't submerge the plant in water. And the soil does not hold nutrients very well, so be prepared to fertilize regularly..

Winter care

If your bonsai is an outdoor plant, it already is a hardy species and can survive the winter weather conditionally. If the winter temperatures normally stay above freezing, simply mulch the plant to just below the first branch. If your plant is potted and the winter temperatures normally fall below freezing, it would be best if the plant is brought into a shed or cold-frame for the duration of winter.

Just follow these few important steps in how to care for bonsai trees and your bonsai trees will stay healthy and attractive for many years to come.

Gary Machado is an internet marketer and writes on a variety of topics of interest. Did you find these tips on how to take care of bonsai trees useful? You can learn a lot more about how to grow and maintain your bonsai by going to: http://www.usfreeads.com/883649-cls.html

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2007-10-21T22:24:00.000-07:00

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Know How To Care for Your Outdoor Bonsai Trees?

2007-10-16T22:29:00.000-07:00

Know How To Care for Your Outdoor Bonsai Trees?

Bonsai trees fall basically into two categories: indoor or outdoor plants.

Indoor bonsai trees are mainly trees that come from warmer, tropical climate areas. These trees do well indoors.

Outdoor bonsai trees, either deciduous or conifer, originate from cooler areas and thrive as outdoor plants. They do not do well if kept indoors throughout the seasons.

Let's talk about the care of outdoor bonsai trees.

Watering

Your bonsai should only be watered when the soil is dry. The top of the soil can appear dry , but be damp below the surface, The best way to check if the plant needs watering is to insert a finger into the soil for about 1" depth. If he soil is still dry, then water thoroughly, until the water runs out through the drainage hole. If the soil feels moist, then do not water. The dampness of the tree soil is important to understand, as watering, or lack thererof, is the chief cause of bonsai trees dying.

Fertilization

Like all house plants. bonsai plants require fertilization. Follow the directions on your fertilization mix carefully. Add fertilizer only during the growing season. DO NOT fertilize your outdoor plant during the dormant winter months.

Insect or Fungus Control

Your bonsai should be checked frequently for insect infestation, such as spider mites, or fungus growth. Usually, a simple spraying of the plant with an insecticide or fungicide, is sufficient, followed up again in two weeks to catch any left over eggs that hatched.

Trimming

This is an important feature in order to maintain the miniaturization feature of your bonsai. Cut excess leaf growth of deciduous plants using a pair of sharp shears for cutting back at the branches and trunk, and pinching back the excess growth on evergreen trees

Re potting

This is an important step in keeping your bonsai healthy. It is a relatively easy process and should be done when your plant's roots are pot-bound by the existing pot. Re-pot in a container about 1/3 larger, and use this opportunity to trim back the roots of the plant as well. Generally speaking, this process should be done every 2 or 3 years. The ideal time for this procedure is in the Spring, when the plant is no longer dormant.

Winterizing

When cold winter temperatures are below freezing, plants can freeze and die. When the plants are planted in soil, the ground can act as insulator. But when the plants are grown in pots outdoors, there are some special precautions that need to be taken to protect the plant.

1. One method can be to keep the plant outdoors but cover the roots and the first or second branch level with mulch, which helps the plant from freezing. Place it next to a building or under a roof structure to protect it from the snows or freezing rain.

2. Bring the outdoor plant inside to an area that will not freeze during the winter, an area such as a shed or garage. Leave the plant indoors until all danger of frost is gone. Do not bring the plants outside during a warm spell, as this not good for the plant.

Remember to follow these easy steps and you will enjoy your outdoor bonsai trees for years to come.

Gary Machado is an internet marketer and writes on a variety of topics of interest. Did you find these tips on outdoor bonsai trees useful? You can learn a lot more about bonsai trees by going here: http://www.usfreeads.com/883649-cls.html

Bonsai Tree Care

2007-10-15T03:27:00.000-07:00

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What You Need To Know About Pruning Bonsai Trees

2007-10-10T23:29:00.000-07:00

Pruning bonsai trees is one of the most important things you will have to do as a bonsai enthusiast. Generally, you will be pruning two parts of your bonsai: the roots, which is the bottom part of the plant, and the foliage, which is the top part of the plant. Pruning your bonsais is one of the more interesting aspects of growing these interesting plants and is a way to let your creativity shine.

Root pruning is important because it allows the tree to grow new roots. Because of their small containers, the roots of bonsai trees are often stunted in growth. By pruning the root system of your bonsai regularly, you will ensure that the plant has the space needed to grow new roots, which in turn helps the plant absorb moisture and nutrients from the soil. As with any other plant, the root structure is critical to the growth and health of your bonsai.

On the other hand, pruning a bonsai tree’s foliage is also vital – if only for aesthetic purposes. If you are a bonsai owner, you probably have a specific design in mind for your tree. Pruning will help you achieve the results you desire. Pruning can help shape your tree into the form you want as well as removes any dead leaves to help keep it healthy and beautiful.

Also, don’t forget that the roots and the foliage of your bonsai tree are interconnected. When you reduce the foliage (or number of leaves) that your tree has, you are also reducing the strain on its roots. In other words, the less leaves there are, the less work the roots have to do to keep them alive.

The amount of pruning you will do will depend heavily on your plans for the tree. It is best for you to have a plan here before you begin. Remember that the changes that you make to your tree are permanent! If you cut a branch off, that branch is gone forever, and you will have to wait for a new one to take its place. Remember to prune your tree gently - if you are removing leaves pinch them off with your fingers and don’t use sharp or harsh tools.

Most people like to prune off branches that cross the trunk or each other. Why? Because it isn’t very pretty to look at. So unless you think you can rewire the branch and force it to grow in another direction, cut it off. Branches that stick out towards you are also common pruning targets. Of course, what you prune from your plant should be your personal decision. What is really important is that you find your bonsai tree beautiful; what others think of it is a secondary consideration. Trust your own good taste.

Remember: pruning your bonsai trees is supposed to be fun! Don’t get too worked up if your trees don’t turn out the way you want them at first. If you keep learning and practicing your botanical skills, the day will soon come when your bonsai will be the envy of your neighbors!

Lee Dobbins writes for http://www.bonsai.garden-corner.com where you can learn more about types of bonsai trees and their care.

Important Considerations When Displaying Your Bonsai Garden

2007-10-10T23:28:00.000-07:00

As you discover how much you love your bonsai garden, you are going to want to show it off. That is great; however, you should never display your garden in a place that is not safe. Either because of safety for the garden or because someone may pick it up and take off with it. Your goal is not likely to be growing these beautiful plants to end up in someone else's yard!

With this in mind you want to first make sure you keep your bonsai garden off the ground. The primary reason for this is to reduce the risk of bugs and pests. While some people may consider children pests, you should be more concerned about the pests with multiple legs that are small and cause serious damage to your garden. If you allow your bonsai garden to be on the ground, you are opening it up to dozens of pests each minute it is on the ground. Never, ever place it directly onto the ground in order to avoid as many pests as possible.

Additionally, you want to make sure that each plant has adequate sunlight and space. Many bonsai need a specific amount of space in order to "breathe" as well as make sure that plenty of light hits the tree. If your bonsai are crowded it will stunt the growth, reduce the amount of light it receives, and cause it to gain a sickly appearance. Remember, a sick plant is more likely to attract pests so you want your plant as strong and healthy as possible to avoid the bugs.

You have spent months growing your bonsai, this means you want to ensure that where you place your garden emphasizes the plants not the stand! You have not worked hard to buy a stand like you have to grow the bonsai. To make sure your stand does not steal the attention from your bonsai garden. If possible, something plain, rather boring, and sturdy is best so that attention is paid to your beautiful garden rather than the stand they are on.

Finally, ensure it is safe! You have not grown your bonsai just to have them fall over. You need to make sure that your stand is strong and sturdy to hold the weight of the bonsai without problems. If you suspect it is not strong, enough then find a new stand. Better safe than sorry.

Chris Wight has been developing a green thumb for years and has recently fallen in love with the art of Bonsai. To learn more about Bonsai Gardening, please visit his site: http://www.BonsaiBoyDeals.com

Bonsai Plant Care: What You Need to Know

2007-10-09T23:05:00.000-07:00

Bonsai plant care can often be tricky. Many gardeners who are used to growing more conventional types of plants frequently find difficulty adjusting to their needs. Bonsai plants, after all, are not ordinary plants. As such, they require extraordinary care.

Be that as it may, Bonsais can be a wonderfully rewarding hobby as well as provide you with plants that add a unique look. If you have a bit of a creative streak but no suitable outlet, Bonsais can be a great way to get creative while also nurturing and caring for a living thing.

Caring for your bonsai plant is not that difficult, but they do have some special needs and can be sensitive. Here’s some basics of bonsai plant care:

Be aware of the type of bonsai you have. Not all bonsai trees are created equal, and they are seldom alike. Some varieties of bonsai are well-suited to being grown indoors; most varieties develop better outside the house. Quite obviously, indoor bonsai have different requirements than do outdoor types, and vice versa. For instance, outdoor bonsai should not be kept indoors for any long period of time. A good rule of thumb is to keep it inside the house for three days a month at the maximum. Otherwise, the changed temperature and environment will start to damage the plant.

Learn to water properly. Since bonsai plants are generally small, it follows that they have a limited root system. Bonsai root systems are generally inadequate by themselves; it requires human care to help the plant survive. Proper watering is an important part of raising bonsai. Again, it will help to know the type of plant you have. Some species of bonsai need to be watered almost constantly; others can get by with minimum moisture. If you water too frequently, you run the risk of promoting fungal growth. On the other hand, dryness and humidity can quickly kill a plant if not monitored. To water your bonsai effectively, you will need to understand the many particularities of your plant.

Repot with care. Repotting bonsai whenever you feel like it is not a good idea. Most bonsai plants do not hold up well under stressful situations – repotting included. Bonsai plants are usually root-pruned and repotted once a year, often during springtime. Some species can stay in the same pot for two years and you should watch your plant carefully to see if it needs repotting.

Just like any other plant, you should watch out for your bonsai plants health. Look for dull limp leaves or leaves that are turning yellow or brown. Any spotting or growths on the leaves could be a sign of disease. Look for little mites or bugs that might infest your plant. Keep your bonsai away from any other plants that have any kind of infestation or disease. If you think your bonsai might have a disease, remove all the diseased looking leaves and take the necessary steps to get your plant back on the road to health.

Bonsai plant care is by no means simple. However, it is not impossible to learn. By continuing to learn more about your plants and taking the time to hone your skills, you can look forward to having your very own beautiful bonsai trees.

Lee Dobbins writes for http://www.bonsai.garden-corner.com where you can learn more about Bonsai trees such as the Dwarf Korean Lilac Tree.

Beginner Bonsai Trees: The 5 Easiest To Care For

2007-10-09T23:04:00.000-07:00

Beginner bonsai trees should all have one thing in common - they should all be easy to look after. Although the art of the bonsai is often seen as one which is extremely difficult and takes many years to master, this should not put off anyone new to bonsai growing. There are a number of species which are very hardy, can withstand various light conditions and don't need to be monitored as if it were a hospital patient. These include:

Cherry Blossom - Many bonsai trees are considered to be either indoor or outdoor species, however the cherry blossom is one bonsai which can fit into both categories. Not only that but they are especially beautiful.

Azalea - The most common species you will find are the satkuzi azalea and the kurume azalea. They also have very beautiful flowers which will brighten up any garden.

Cotoneaster - There are over 200 varieties of cotoneaster however the most popular for bonsai purposes are horizontalis, Microphyllus and Compacta Nana. These plants should be kept outdoors, and although they are generally very hardy plant, you will need to protect them from the winter frost.

Juniper - Whenever most people think of a bonsai tree it is the juniper plant to springs to mind and is commonly referred to as the "Karate Kid".

Japanese Maple - Although this is not a flowering bonsai, the leaves more than make up for it, ranging from tones of gold to red.

This article is simply an introduction to anyone thinking of growing bonsai trees. It is important that you read up as much as possible on each variety to make sure you are buying the bonsai that is right for you. Just because they are the easiest of bonsai to care for does not mean you should neglect them. They will still need watering, feeding, pruning and re-potting, however this should be easy enough for any beginner bonsai grower.

April Kerr writes for internet site Bonsai Tree Care. Her favourite bonsai is the Cherry Blosom however she also has written descriptions on how to care for many other bonsai trees.

Soil, Moss, and Other Bonsai Garden Essentials

2007-10-07T23:07:00.001-07:00

In order to have a successful bonsai garden you need to have the best soil possible. It is first important to understand that you should never use garden soil in your bonsai garden. This type of soil is typically heavily ridden with bugs, pests, and even diseases that can really create a huge problem in your bonsai garden. In order to have the fewest problems possible you want to use a prepared soil, which is intended for repotting if possible.

While you need a repotting soil, you can use a basic soil there is no need to search for the most advanced soil you can find. Some plants do better with a simple soil rather than one that is heavily saturated with additives. If you have pines in your bonsai garden then you will need to use a grittier soil because they perform much better this way.

When you are looking for the perfect moss for your bonsai garden you may become frustrated, however it is possible to grow your own moss instead. This is much cheaper, plus your moss will not go through "shock" when it is planted. This helps your bonsai garden be much healthier.

As you progress in your bonsai garden, you will eventually need to pull the plant from the planter and trim the roots. When this is necessary, carefully remove the moss from the top of the plant and set to the side. Once you are finished repotting your plant you can carefully replace the moss. It will generally take a couple of weeks, but with proper watering your moss will begin growing again and be as healthy as before you moved it.

As your bonsai garden grows, you will experience some form of pest infestation at some point. Most of the time it is either aphids or scale insects, this is ok because they are some of the simplest to rid yourself of. However, it is important to check your bonsai garden each day to ensure that the problem is caught quickly and handled as fast as possible. If you wait even as little as a week before beginning treatment you could be allowing a few small bugs to become thousands which will take a lot more time and effort to get rid of.

Instead, closely monitor your garden each day when you are watering. Since you are already watering your plants, it makes the easiest time to do a quick check. If you find any bugs, it is always best to gently remove them. However, if you have a large amount of bugs you may need to seek the help of an insecticide to really keep the bugs at bay and off your beloved garden.

An Introduction To Indoor And Outdoor Bonsai Trees

2007-10-04T23:03:00.000-07:00

Bonsai, literally “tree planted in a tray”, are miniature versions of larger trees. Depending on the type of bonsai tree under consideration, their height can range from a few inches to a few feet. Like regular trees, bonsai trees can also bear flowers and fruits.

There are two types of bonsai trees: indoor and outdoor. While most bonsai are outdoor plants, certain varieties are adapted well enough to survive in an indoor setting. These would be the tropical or subtropical varieties. If you plan on raising these, be sure to put them in a spot where they can get some sunlight in the mornings and shade in the afternoon. Avoid exposing them to too much sunlight – many varieties of bonsai do not bear up well under intense heat. Indoor varieties of bonsai include the ficus, baby jade, sago palms, serissa, fukien tea, pachira, gardenia, and some elm varieties.

Outdoor bonsai are further divided into two groups. The first group consists of the evergreen trees, which include the pine, the juniper, and the azalea. As the name evergreen suggests, these trees retain their foliage no matter what the season is. They usually undergo a dormancy period during winter, which creates a yellow tinge around their leaves.

Deciduous trees include elms and maples. These trees shed their leaves during the fall and re-bud at springtime. Most elm species fall into this category, as does the apricot, hornbeam, and gingko. Like evergreen bonsai, deciduous bonsai also go through a dormancy stage at winter. Deciduous bonsai are not well suited to being grown indoors – the levels of light and humidity are too different from those in their natural habitat.

There are many types of bonsai trees, but they do have one thing in common. All bonsai trees, with few exceptions, need specific care if they are to thrive. You will need to protect them from both excessive cold and heat, depending on the climate in your area. Also, levels of humidity have to be monitored, and as much as possible you should provide the specific humidity level that your bonsai needs to grow. As long as you know what you are doing, however, it shouldn’t be a problem for you.

Taking care of a bonsai tree is not a task for amateurs. Bonsai trees are unusual trees and they require unusual care. Most types of bonsai are not particularly hardy, especially when compared to other types of plants. If you are considering acquiring your own bonsai tree, or if you already have one, you need to know what to do to increase your plant’s chances of survival.

Taking care of a bonsai tree requires specialized knowledge. If you are serious about growing your own bonsai plants, you need to take time to conduct a little research. But a few books and read up on the subject. If you know anyone who has had experience in raising bonsai, you should try to discuss the matter with him or her as well. Taking care of a bonsai is hard enough; being ignorant certainly isn’t going to help you.

Be sure to find a local bonsai nursery. Avoid the bonsai trees sold in department stores and malls. Although they may seem to be in good condition and sell for less, they are often close to death and will not survive in your home for long. Retailers, after all, are interested only in selling the plant, not maintaining it. It would be far better for you to find a nursery that sells seedlings or small bonsai plants. This will allow you to experience the joy (and hardship!) of raising your own plant. Additionally, you will be able to shape the tree the way you want to, which is not always an option with the more mature plants.

Don’t skimp on the tools that you need. For most people, raising a bonsai is more of a hobby than anything else. This does not mean, however, that you should skimp on the tools that you will need to raise your plants well. One example of bonsai tool is a concave cutter. A concave cutter is a tool designed to prune the plant without leaving a stub. Shears, pliers, and branch bending jacks are common as well. For shaping the tree, you will need aluminum and copper wires.

Taking care of a bonsai tree involves a continuous learning process. While this article is not meant to be a comprehensive guide to bonsai care, it should give you the idea that there is much to be learned in order to be successful. However, don’t be discouraged. If you truly love bonsai trees, learning will not be difficult for you at all! And once you’ve mastered the art of raising a bonsai, you can look forward to many beautiful days with your miniature tree.

Lee Dobbins writes for http://www.bonsai.garden-corner.com where you can learn more about types of bonsai trees and their care.

Bonsai Trees For House And Garden

2007-10-03T05:48:00.000-07:00

What plants, other than ferns and cut-leaf maples, would you recommend to be included in a Japanese garden? There is a great variety of plants that could be used in a Japanese garden. It depends on what type of garden you have in mind. Japanese gardens have evolved from primitive "Tei" gardens, to gardens that were influenced by the Sung and Tang Dynasties.

These gardens were very sumptuous and depicted dramatic landscape features. There were also Buddhist gardens that depicted paradise on earth. Influenced by the tea ceremony and its aesthetics, the military lords of feudal Japan, commissioned some very interesting gardens that still exist. My favorites are the Zen gardens and their simplicity. As you can see, there are many different types of Japanese gardens, and they could use many different types of plants and materials.

Most all Japanese gardens are use as a place of peace and quite. A way for the gardener to get out of the world and just enjoy sometime to themselves and there family. A lot of gardeners take a lot of pride in there garden. There garden reflects the way the gardener sees or feels like when they go out into there garden. A lot of monks and Buddhist spend a lot of time in there gardens cleaning and just enjoying the great gifts that they were given. They even believe that if you listen hard enough you can hear the plants talking to you.

Bonsai refers to the miniaturizing of a plant, but it does not identify the type of plant that it is. There are hundreds of different types of bonsai plants. All of the bonsai plants out there never have the same name, but the only thing that they do have in common is that they are from the bonsai family. A complete description of the plant - leaf dimensions, leaf color, number of stems growing from the soil, does the stem branch or grow straight, does it have bark, and any other distinguishing characteristics that would ID your plant.

There are many types of bonsai trees out there for example: Madagascar palm bonsai tree, jade bonsai, and azalea bonsai. Bonsais are rarely easy and nearly always very expensive - and profitable! Unlike many bonsais, a Jade can survive as a houseplant. Bonsais are potted in a variety of different containers of different sizes and shape and with varied soil compositions.

But not all jade bonsai are the same. Having good information on the type of bonsai and what is need for it is something you can ask where you go and get your plants from, take information off the internet, look at books on bonsais, or you can talk to another gardener about it.

Azaleas Bonsai are tough to keep because Azaleas do not tolerate dryness and Bonsais have little soil and small pots so they dry out quickly. That means you may have to water your Azalea every day or two, although I cannot be sure of that without knowing the size and other factors. The withering that you mentioned is probably due to excessive soil dryness.

In addition, your Azalea needs at least a few hours of direct sun every day and it prefers cool temperatures. It may do better outside in a cool semi-shaded area during the warmer months. In any case, this is not an easy plant as it is very unforgiving of any lapses in watering, light or temperature.

The presence of fungus gnats is a good indication that the soil is staying too moist and the roots are rotting. The fungus gnat larvae feed on the decaying roots. I cannot say just how often your Bonsai should be watered, but is is apparent that you are watering too frequently. I suggest watering no more than twice per week as long as there is no evidence that the plant is wilting. This will help curb the root rot which, unlike the gnats, will kill the plant.

Adult fungus gnats fly around and are an annoyance, but they are not harmful to people. Each gnat lives for about 5 days. The trick is to get rid of the next generation - the gnat larvae that live in the top layer of the soil. Try to keep the soil as dry as possible. Remove all loose soil and rocks from the surface and place 1/2 inch slices of raw potato on the surface of the soil. These potato slices will attract the gnat larvae.

After a day or so, discard the slices along with the larvae inside. Repeat this until there are no more larvae in the potato. You just need to be a little more careful about how much water you give your bonsai after all the larvae are gone. Make sure that you do keep you bonsai tree in the sun.

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How to Prune and Grow Bonsai Trees

2007-10-03T05:47:00.000-07:00

Trees are very refreshing to look at. That is why going outdoors and enjoying the pretty sight of trees around surely would be a perfect unwinding activity. But if you are living in the urban jungle, looking at trees would be a luxury. But did you know that you could actually grow trees at the comfort of your own home or inside your office? You could take care and grow bonsai trees so you could have trees right inside your comfortable room.

Growing bonsai is a very popular hobby nowadays. When you grow bonsai trees, they are technically trees because all the attributes of a real tree is present. However, a bonsai does not grow sturdy and tall as any other tree. At most, if you grow bonsai trees, they could grow about two feet and at the very least, could be just as short as two inches.

If you grow bonsai trees, no matter the height and width, bonsai is still a tree. What is more interesting about a bonsai is that even if it does not grow very tall, it could develop and look exactly like a normal but miniature tree.

How to grow bonsai trees

If you are interested enough to grow bonsai trees, there are few simple guidelines that could help you carry out the activity. Take note that even if a bonsai is a miniature thing, it needs more caring and maintenance. Remember these few tips:

- To grow bonsai trees, you should buy seedlings that are specifically meant to become a bonsai. There are also wood cuttings that could be turned into a beautiful bonsai. You could not just convert any tree cutting or seedling into a bonsai.

- You need to use bonsai soil to grow bonsai trees. It should be potted. Bonsai soil is sold at plant houses or specialty botanical shops. This type of soil dry out much faster than the usual type of soil, just perfect for bonsai, which constantly needs water, but does not like to be overly soaked up.

- Sufficient humidity is needed to grow bonsai trees. Put the bonsai pot in a tray with shallow water. That way, the tree could easily sense humidity around it.

- If you grow bonsai trees, make sure the bonsai regularly gets direct sunlight. You could place it near the window where it could be exposed to sunlight or take it outside for some hours during daytime.

Tips in pruning bonsai trees

When you grow bonsai trees, you would be required to prune the tree during specified seasons. Pruning bonsai trees is the task referring to the act of peeling the old and rotting bark on the trunk or simply maintaining the top appearance, and even the root portion, of the bonsai. Here are some guidelines when pruning bonsai trees:

- In pruning bonsai trees, carefully prune your bonsai during spring time or fall. That means you must prune the tree at least once a year.

- When pruning bonsai trees, take out all unnecessary branches that sprout in the trunk. That would help keep the beauty and artistic value of your bonsai. You would not want your bonsai to look cluttered and messy, right?

- Spend equal focus on the ground level part of the tree and on its roots. When you prune the trunk and leaves, also prune the roots. Trim the roots if you may so growth would be neutralized and balanced.

Overall, when you grow bonsai trees, your bonsai needs to be pruned regularly. Pruning bonsai trees help maintain the desired shape and size of the tree. Now you know that keeping a bonsai is just like having an animal pet at home.

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Gerry Restrivera writes informative articles on various subjects including How to Prune and Grow Bonsai Trees. You are allowed to publish this article in its entirety provided that author’s name, bio and website links must remain intact and included with every reproduction.

Growing A Brush Cherry Bonsai In Your Garden

2007-09-30T23:06:00.000-07:00

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

2007-09-30T23:05:00.000-07:00

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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Bonsai Trees - Our Own Little Forest

2007-09-28T22:11:00.000-07:00

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.

Bonsai Tree Care is the place to get started in your Bonsai quest: learn to create a Bonsai tree or find out how to choose a tree for someone else or even for you.

Keys To Growing Stunning Bonsai Trees

2007-09-28T22:10:00.000-07:00

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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Tips for Designing Bonsai Trees

2007-09-26T22:52:00.000-07:00

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.

Interesting Bonsai Visual Effects

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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Bonsai Gardening - Introduction to a Living Art

2007-09-25T00:15:00.000-07:00

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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An Introduction to Bonsai Maple Trees

2007-09-23T22:36:00.000-07:00

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

2007-09-23T22:35:00.000-07:00

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.

In 1985, Briscoe White opened The Growers Exchange in an abandoned Texaco station on a busy urban street corner in Richmond, Virginia. The facility has grown over the years, and is now 5 distinct growing environments with 5 acres under cover. Briscoe has over 25 years of gardening experience. For further information on indoor and outdoor gardening plants or gardening tips please contact Briscoe White at bwhite@thegrowersexchange.com.

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2007-09-21T23:44:00.000-07:00

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Wiring Your Bonsai Garden

2007-09-20T23:10:00.000-07:00

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.

Taking Care Of Bonsai Trees

2007-09-20T23:09:00.000-07:00

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.

10 Steps To A Perfect Bonsai Garden

2007-09-19T23:47:00.000-07:00

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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2007-09-19T00:13:00.000-07:00

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Bonsai Plant Care Tips

2007-09-17T22:52:00.000-07:00

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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Styles of Bonsai Gardens

2007-09-16T23:05:00.000-07:00

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.

Developing a Bonsai Plant

2007-09-14T22:47:00.000-07:00

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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Bonsai Gardening Tips

2007-09-13T23:07:00.000-07:00

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

2007-09-13T23:06:00.000-07:00

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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Silk Bonsai Trees

2007-09-12T23:25:00.001-07:00

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

2007-09-12T23:23:00.000-07:00

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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Bonsai Trees

2007-09-11T23:28:00.000-07:00

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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2007-09-10T23:08:00.000-07:00

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Bonsai Trees

2007-09-09T22:08:00.000-07:00

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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Bonsai trees Mastery - Different styles in Bonsai Gardening

2007-09-07T22:06:00.000-07:00

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.

Formal upright bonsai gardening
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.

Whatever be the style of your bonsai gardening it is necessary to maintain them properly with professional care.

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Selling & The Art of The Bonsai Tree

2007-09-07T22:05:00.000-07:00

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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The Ideal Bonsai Tree: The Dwarf Pomegranate

2007-09-06T23:12:00.000-07:00

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

2007-09-05T22:50:00.000-07:00

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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Avoid This Common Mistake That Can Kill Your Bonsai Tree

2007-09-03T22:53:00.000-07:00

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.

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Bonsai Tree - Black Pine / Pinus Thumbergii Tips and Information

2007-09-03T22:50:00.000-07:00

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.

Discover the Bonsai Orange Tree - A Magnificent Addittion to Your Collection

2007-09-03T02:47:00.000-07:00

American nurseries have taken the pruning and sculpting of the bonsai and applied them to indoor house plants. By combining traditional house plant procedures with bonsai concepts of design, they have created different bonsai styles. The following plants have been grown as indoor bonsai. These plants can be obtained from either local or specialized nurseries.

If you are either a beginner, or a skilled bonsai tree practitioner, a wonderful tree to experiment with is one of the miniature citrus trees or the bonsai orange tree. Although the orange tree is often overlooked for the more traditional bonsai, it is a wonderful addition to any collection.

Some of the orange tree types are very full, and they contain many miniature orange fruits and shiny dark leaves and dainty branches. And the fruit is edible.

Another glorious feature of the bonsai orange tree is not only does it look good, but it also produces wonderful fragrant white flowers.. The sweet smell of orange blossoms - there's nothing quite like it.

When buying a bonsai orange tree, make sure it is shipped directly from the grower, giving it a much better chance of health and survival.

This indoor plant will need lots of sunlight. It does best in a temperature range between 55 and 75 degrees, although it can tolerate temperatures between 44 and 55 degrees. Remember to water often in the summer months, but be careful of too much humidity in the winter months.

If you like the orange tree, you may like the dwarf pomegranate tree! The dwarf pomegranate tree also has attractive flowers and tiny fruit. The flowers are yellow-orange in color. The fruit is a spherical red; its leaves are dark green marbled, and the trunk is naturally twisted. Overall, the dwarf pomegranate is a beautiful and exquisite bonsai!

The dwarf pomegranate can be bought from a grower or propagated from the thick branches of a parent plant. It thrives in hot, sunny conditions, but needs to be kept a bit damp at all times. The one exception is just before mid-season, when drier and more shady conditions assist in the flowering of the tree.

Sunlight is crucial to the dwarf pomegranate tree, and frost or drying winds will kill it. It flourishes in warm environments. Protect the tree from the cold temperatures of winter. The tree flowers better when put in a deep pot. A shallow pot will not accommodate the root system. Care should be taken with the branches of the tree because they can be brittle.

The dwarf pomegranate is a magnificent bonsai tree. It is easily trained to almost all bonsai styles: Along with the orange bonsai tree, these trees show well with their dark, shiny leaves, miniature-sized fruit and fragrant blossoms. All-in-all, they would make a wonderful addition to your plant collection.

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How To Grow a Bonsai Tree - and Succeed Using These Tips

2007-09-03T02:46:00.000-07:00

A hobby that many people try because they perceive it to be calm and restful is growing and cultivating a bonsai tree. They buy some shaping tools and a young bonsai tree, and begin. In a short time they experience disappointment as their best efforts result in failure, and perhaps even the death of the tree. But it doesn't need to be that way. Follow along as I attempt to cover the basic rules you need to follow on how to grow a bonsai tree.

Choosing a plant - there are several trees that lend themselves to the rigors of bonsai growing: the azalea bonsai or rhododendron, the jade bonsai, the Japanese maple bonsai, the dwarf juniper bonsai, the Chinese elm and the bougainvillea bonsai. Each has its own characteristics, and you are free to make your choice. Just note - these are all outdoor plants and should be mainly be kept outdoors. Indoor bonsai trees are very difficult to cultivate and should be avoided.

After selecting the plant, choose its container. There are many styles of pots, both round or square, glazed or unglazed, and their final choice should be made to augment the type of plant chosen. But remember, the pot should have a drainage hole at the bottom!

The potting soil should be a loose-filled organic soil mixed with sand or gravel, not a clay soil type. When growing your plant, remember to keep the soil evenly moist, and do not allow it to dry out. The plant usually fails if the soil dries out. Or the opposite - waterlogged - will have the same result.

Now to begin.

You've chosen your plant and flower pot, and the tree is happily embedded in its potting soil. The first thing I would recommend is to draw a sketch of the plant to set your own guidelines on how you want to prune and shape the tree as it grows towards its final shape.

Shaping and dwarfing of the tree is accomplished by following some fundamental techniques. The small tree size and the dwarf foliage is maintained by a consistent schedule of pruning of the roots and leaves. Differing methods can and should be employed. Each tree species shows different budding behavior. It is important to have on hand the proper shears and cutting tools to use during this process. Pruning is crucial to the plant, so good quality tools are critical. Also, some pruning should be done seasonally, as most bonsai trees require a period of dormancy and fail to grow roots or leaves during that time. Remember: pruning not done correctly can either weaken the tree or kill it.

Most types of bonsai can also be shaped by wiring. This is done by wrapping aluminum wire or copper wire around the tree trunk, and leading it out to its branches, holding the branch in place until it eventually holds the wanted shape (then the wire should be removed by cutting it into small pieces. Never try to unravel the wire from the branches). Some tree types do not change easily, they may be too rigid or brittle to be changed and are not easily shaped by wiring, in which case shaping must be done chiefly through pruning.

By following these simple steps, you can avoid disappointment and enjoy the feeling of accomplishment and serenity of growing your own bonsai tree. So what's holding you back? Start now.

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Tips for Bonsai Tree Care: The Four Essentials

2007-09-03T02:45:00.000-07:00

Bonsai is a Japanese word, it translates as “tree in a pot”. Nevertheless, bonsai trees didn’t come from Japan, but originated in China during the Chou dynasty (900–250 B.C.). It was many years later that Zen Buddhists established the bonsai tree in Japan. (Zen also is a Chinese import to Japan, the original spelling is Ch’en). Initially, these trees in a pot were grown from one specific species of tree; today a bonsai tree may be cultivated in miniature form from almost any type of tree.

The gradual establishment of the tree in Japanese culture brought a transformation in the spiritual meaning of Zen as reflected by the bonsai tree. The care and attention lavished on these trees became a symbolic expression in miniature of the spiritual connection between mankind and creation. Bonsai tree care became a spiritual, centering, and meditative task.

These days, bonsai tree care has grown to become a widespread hobby enabling city dwellers to sustain a spiritual connection with nature. If you’d like to join their ranks, here are the five essentials in giving bonsai trees good care.

Soil Nutrients and Fertilizing

Bonsai tree care embraces the nurturing of soil in the spring and fall. Introduction of potash, nitrogen, and phosphoric acid into the soil should be the basis of this seasonal cultivation. The wellbeing of your indoor bonsai tree is also subject to fertilization. Bonsai tree care should encompass scheduled fertilizer addition twice a month in the spring months. Fertilizing should be done once a month in late fall and throughout the winter.

Water

Bonsai trees are planted in restricted amounts of special bonsai soil. This arrangement calls for bonsai tree care to monitor the frequency of the number of waterings. Two different methods are available to be used for finding out the dampness of the soil; one method is to use a water meter to indicate the level of dampness of the soil and help to determine if water needs to be added or not.

The other, less scientific way is by just putting a finger into the soil, up to the first joint, to feel if the soil is moist or dry. If the soil is dry, add enough water to make the water exit from the drainage hole of the pot. Bonsai care also entails increasing your watering during the summer months and decreased watering during winter months. Additionally, it is vital to always keep the roots of the tree dry, so that root rot or mold does not set in.

Sunlight

Depending on the requirement of your particular tree, another bonsai tree care essential is for the tree to get some direct sunlight. Your choice of tree species should be based on the limited availability of light. Otherwise, the bonsai tree can be placed outdoors temporarily to receive its daily measure of Vitamin D and solar rays. One admonition concerning sunlight: limit sun exposure if your tree has been recently placed into new soil or has been significantly trimmed.

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Superb Modifications Of The Fundamental Styles Of Bonsai Tree Sculpture

2007-08-30T23:39:00.001-07:00

Outside the fundamental styles of bonsai tree sculpture, there are various superb modifications. The artistic personality that every artist brings to the effort allows for an countless diversity of forms.

Group or Forest (Yose) Style Of Bonsai Art

The collection displayed, frequently referred to as the forest, is exactly what the given name implies - many bonsai trees residing in a sole container. Several varieties will achieve the goal, however this technique frequently contains multiples of single variety. Several types inside a lone container would create soil plan and watering supervision, not to bring up atmosphere and sunshine management, very complicated.

Within the yose approach, present more than a few sub-styles denoted by the quantity of trunks in the plate. Sambon-Yose (3 trunks), Gohon-Yose (5), Nanahon-Yose (7) and Kyuhon-Yose (9) are the majority that are familiar and more and more tricky as the amount rises.

In various cases they leap starting from a lone root underground, in which case the trunks are a lot like above-soil limbs. This is called kabudachi technique. The divergence from a typical grouping in this case is the aim of the base present a middle cluster in the heart of the container.

Korabuki (Raft) Style Of Bonsai Art

Naturally, trees are not merely blown by blustery weather and rainwater, however they are frequently totally knocked down. Rains make softer the soil, roots develop close up to the surface, and the soil has little underground holes. Every one of which, work against the tree with the wind speed to weaken the capacity of the tree to stay standing.

However trees are astonishingly flexible and are capable of becoming accustomed to stay alive beneath the a good number difficult circumstances. Still, while growing parallel with the ground, provided at hand is sufficient contact with the ground by the roots, life can be capable of continuing.

Just like what happens with most bonsai styles, the bonsai artist tries to imitate the natural world, even in this acute case. A lot of of the outcomes are as stunning as the full-sized examples fashioned by the environment unaided.

Sub-styles consist of the ikadabuki (straight line), wherein the trunk is completely out of the earth. classically it will rest on the surface, although a few will be able to essentially grow to some extent like a kengai and are a little higher than the soil.

In an additional sub-technique the trunk rests at a slant, partly underground. Herein the bark beneath the soil will be inclined to decompose from dampness and minute top soil organisms.

In a lot of cases the trunk will be permitted to develop numerous twigs that look a great deal similar to individual trunks. These materialize like to a collection or forest style, but all develop from a solitary tree.

The netsunagari (sinuous) method is one of the other out of the ordinary sub-types. Now the roots roam throughout the dirt similar to a lot of underground rivers moreover the trunks are very contorted and twisted.

The forms of bonsai tree are as wide-ranging as the artists who fashion them. Wherever the distinction is placed among one approach and a different approach is frequently a very personality preference. In any case, the natural world provides lots of examples of intermediate cases. Isolating red from orange along the color spectrum is not easy. Moreover, at what stature does high turn out to be standard and fade into short?

Similar to countless things in Japanese society, the amalgamation of perceptible opposites, or equilibrium among opposing influences, is in no way more in attendance than in the plan and implementation of a bonsai tree. It is one of the many long-established arts shared with the definitive in personal expression.

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Essentail Advice On Choosing The Right Bonsai Tree Pot

2007-08-30T23:36:00.000-07:00

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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Ever Fancied Growing Your Very Own Bonsai Tree?

2007-08-29T22:47:00.002-07:00

When it comes to growing your own Bonsai tree there are a few procedures you can follow that will give you every chance of success. Obviously, one of the first things you need to decide upon is what type of tree you would like to grow as a Bonsai?

Some trees are better suited to life as a Bonsai than others, so its prudent to choose a tree where you can replicate as closely as possible its natural living environment. Typically your Bonsai tree needs to be quite slow growing and have relatively small foliage.

Once you have decided upon your tree you can either attempt to grow it from seed, or another alternative is to plant a young sapling. Both methods are feasible, but it maybe easier and quicker if you can find an already actively growing sapling to convert.

Spring is often the best time to plant your seed or sapling as the soil is warmer and your tree should be actively growing as it wakes from being dormant throughout the winter months. In this situation its probably best to temporary plant your Bonsai in the ground, after all, what better place to encourage growth than in its natural habitat?

If however, you are attempting to grow your Bonsai during a colder season its probably best to pot your tree indoors and artificially try to stimulate it.

Remember to keep your Bonsai regularly watered. Never let it dry out or become waterlogged. Its best to water your tree a little everyday to keep the soil moist, rather than a quick soaking once a week. Too much watering and you run the risk of rotting your trees root system. Not enough water will cause your tree to drop leaves and starve it of essential nutrients necessary for growth and development.

By now your Bonsai seed or sapling should be actively growing and developing early branches and foliage. This is a good sign and shows your tree is happy with its environment. The next stage is to think about moving your Bonsai to its permanent home. Before this can happen though you need to make sure you have the right Bonsai pot.

Bonsai pots come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. However, you need to make sure that your chosen pot complements your Bonsai perfectly. This means the pot shouldn't detract focus from your Bonsai because its too lavish or ornate by design. Instead choose a pot that naturally blends with your Bonsai and is neutral and understated. The Bonsai pot should roughly be the same size wide as the longest branch, and as deep as the trunk is across. Due to the various Bonsai techniques this is only a guideline and shouldn't be the deciding factor in your decision.

You are almost ready now to transplant your Bonsai to its new home. Before you do however, it's a good idea to check your Bonsais root system, and possibly prune any obvious root offenders. Its important to note that any major pruning to the root ball should be mirrored on top too. This will ensure your Bonsai remains perfectly balanced and that the roots can provide enough nutrients to keep the tree healthy.

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The Secrets To Growing A Bonsai Tree Are Finally Revealed!

2007-08-29T22:47:00.001-07:00

Have you ever thought about growing your own Bonsai tree but changed your mind because you thought it was either too costly, or maybe too difficult? Well that's what I thought anyway. However, when I looked into it I discovered that growing a Bonsai tree is not really different from growing any other tree.

If you like gardening and are on the lookout for a new and fascinating hobby then the art of Bonsai tree growing may just be what you are looking for. However, before you rush down to the local garden centre there a few helpful pointers that you should be aware of before you embark on this exciting hobby.

A Bonsai tree meaning "potted plant" is no different to any other type of tree, that is, it's not some sort of special hybrid that is naturally dwarfed in appearance. Therefore to achieve the Bonsai effect careful pruning of branches and roots will result in a dwarf like miniature tree.

Any tree can therefore become a bonsai tree. However, as you would expect some are better suited than others. When thinking about growing your own Bonsai tree you need to choose one that is generally slow growing and one with small leaves.

A good example would be a Hawthorn tree and would make an ideal choice for anybody wishing to get involved with the art of Bonsai.

So, rather than purchasing an already established Bonsai Tree why not try growing your own? It will certainly be a lot cheaper, and it will give you the opportunity to experiment without costing a cent. All you need to start is a young sapling that you think would make a good Bonsai tree. Remember, a tree with small leaves will generally make a better Bonsai. Try to find a sapling that already has a few shoots and therefore is likely to better accept it's new surroundings.

You now need to replant your sapling into your garden until it's reasonably well established and actively growing. Once you are happy that your sapling has accepted it's new environment it's time to carefully place your Bonsai to be in a Bonsai container or pot where it will spend the rest of it's life.

Your miniature tree will grow better the closer you can replicate it's natural living environment. Therefore it's advisable, initially anyway, to leave your Bonsai tree outside.

A Bonsai tree should never be left to dry out. Likewise it should never be waterlogged either. The ideal situation is too ensure the soil is kept moist. This generally means you need to water your Bonsai tree a little every day...

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How To Choose A Shape For Your Future Bonsai Tree

2007-08-28T23:21:00.000-07:00

The shape or 'style' that you will choose for your bonsai will say as much about the artist(you!) as it does about the plant. First step in choosing the best suited style for your bonsai is to know the main caracteristics of the existing styles; after you know all of these you must know for which style is best suited the plant; you must first evaluate the tree's strengths and weaknesses. The selection of a style is based on a series of compromises that are intended to emphasize a tree's features and minimize its defects.

The choice of style may change as a tree matures over time. There are several questions that you should answer before starting: Trunk shape - is the trunk thick and upright? Does it undulate in gentle curves? Is it very twisted and crooked? Does it taper from a thick base to a thin tip or is it thin enough to bend to introduce new curves or remove undesireable ones? Cascade styles are frequently developed from trees that offer little interest in curve or taper, but are thin enough to be shaped with wire into cascading curves. Forests can be created from almost any material, so it is a very logical choice for trees that have numerous scars, little trunk taper or defects in the root system. Later, as wounds heal, tops are replaced, taper develops and surface roots mature, the trees can be separated and stand on their own as bonsai. Is the root system well developed? Do roots emerge at all points in a nice radial fashion, or is the root system one sided? Frequently in container stock there is a second root system that emerges just beneath the first as a result of uppotting from liner stock. This second root system might be better formed or more appropriate for the style in question.

In general, the Formal upright style requires a well developed, radial root system. Trees selected for this style should have excellent roots, or be adaptable to their development. Styles like Cascade, semi cascade, or in particular forest styles are very acceptable of ss-than-perfect rootage. Two trees of the same species and variety with onesided root systems can be grouped together to form a twin trunk that will eventually knit together to form a single bonsai with the best characteristics of both.

Observations: - Consideration should definitely be given to the species of tree, and a style appropriate to that species.; not all plants are suited for all shaping styles.

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Important Things To Know About Miniaturizing Your Bonsai Tree

2007-08-28T01:09:00.001-07:00

When miniaturizing the bonsai tree, it is important that know how to prune your tree. The major parts of the bonsai that you need to prune well are the foliage or the leaf part of the bonsai and the root part of the plant. Pruning the bonsai is really not just a skill but more of a special kind of art.

It is very important that you as the plant owner should be very careful in the miniaturizing process of your bonsai plant. The leaves of the bonsai are very delicate so the pruning should be done with intricate care. Pruning this top part of the plant is actually the aesthetic part of the miniaturizing process of the bonsai so you really have to be creative when pruning the foliage. Creativity in pruning means you must have a specific shape or form in mind for your bonsai plant and be able to realize it by transforming your plant into the desired shape and presentation. It is also a must that the dead part of the foliage is also removed in order to keep the plant really green and healthy-looking.

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 on small pots or containers. Otherwise, because of the limited space, the new roots might not be able to grow. Growing new roots are vital as it promotes the better absorption by the bonsai of the nutrients and water present in the soil.

When miniaturizing the roots and leaves of the bonsai, remember that this affects the plant as a whole as the two parts are definitely connected to each other. If you prune the roots more than what is needed, the amount of nutrients that can be taken in by the plant might be lessened. Hence, this can greatly affect the bonsai's health. Likewise, pruning of the foliage should be just right enough to eliminate whatever excess pressure from the roots that can be caused by the leaves of the plant.

The outcome of your pruning of the bonsai is dependent mainly on how you want your plant to look in the end. Therefore, it is imperative that you have a firm picture of the plant in its final form and shape. Be careful when already doing the miniaturizing process as whatever part of the roots or branch that you pruned is gone for good. Pruning is a very delicate and time-consuming work. It should not be done in a haphazard way. Perseverance is one quality that you must possess in order to achieve the desired outcome for your bonsai.

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Essential Advice On Pruning & Caring For Your Bonsai Tree

2007-08-26T23:06:00.001-07:00

Many people who embark on Bonsai shy away from pruning or sculpting their miniature tree. Short term this shouldn't cause too many problems. However, as time goes by and your Bonsai continues to grow the need for pruning becomes a necessity in order to maintain the health of the tree.

The art of Bonsai is to mimic a naturally growing tree but in miniature. This can only be achieved by the careful pruning of both branches and roots, and is something that should be encouraged to any wannabe Bonsai master.

So if your Bonsai is starting to look a little tired and past its best, it maybe time to whip out those secateurs and give your miniature tree a haircut. Before you do however its important to have an understanding of what it is you are trying to achieve. Its best therefore to have a design or sketch at the ready so you can easily refer too when you are unsure of what to sculpt.

Make sure also that your secateurs are sharp and designed for the job in hand. An investment into a quality set will ensure good clean cuts, vital for snipping away unwanted foliage without snagging your Bonsai and thereby causing possible disease.

With design at hand its time to start sculpting. When pruning you should always trim back to new growth. This will ensure that new buds will route the direction the bud is facing, thereby, enabling you to have more control on the way your Bonsai grows.

With unwanted leaves and foliage a popular Bonsai technique to master is ‘finger pruning'. This method of shaping your tree involves rolling the unwanted growth between thumb and forefinger before a final twist to remove the surplus. It's a good idea to practice this method on something other than your Bonsai first as you can cause substantial damage to the trunk if the motion isn't continuous and precise.

Now that the top of your Bonsai has been dealt with its a good idea to consider root pruning too. Its generally okay to remove about one third of the root ball every few years. This will ensure your Bonsai tree remains perfectly balanced both above and below soil level. Now is also the perfect time to refresh your Bonsai soil with some new quality replacement. A little bit of fertilizer thrown into the mix can also be beneficial to your miniature tree too.

Remember to water your Bonsai tree regularly whilst making sure it never dries out or becomes drenched with water. Trying to keep the soil consistently moist by watering daily is likely to be more beneficial in the long run.

By following the steps above your Bonsai tree should appreciate its new makeover and gradually recover its lost beautiful.

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A Few Usefull Things To Do With Tree Seeds And Bonsai

2007-08-24T22:57:00.000-07:00

To the contrary belief of certain persons, seeds and seedlings have many ways of being useful to bonsai enthusiast. Ill elaborate on a few of them.

Seeds are of many uses and the first one them is to have a tree to develop into a bonsai plant. Pretty obvious, no? But other then growing a future bonsai tree, what could you do with tree seeds?

Another use for seeds is the potential to develop a new cultivar. Every seeds are a different gene pool then its parents. This is why; some say a cultivar can only be reproduce by cuttings. This is true. But from a seed can come an even better cultivar. I like to think of it as the lottery. I usually sow around thirty seeds of the desired species. Average germination rate of tree seeds is 75%. So 75% of 30 seeds is around 22. A month after sowing, I usually get 22 seedlings. From these 22, I will prick out the weakest and nurture the strongest. After a few weeks of growth im usually able to distinguish the fastest grower (which is very interesting) but im also able to find the ones that grow compact with short internodes. I then select the 10 best seedlings and bonsai plant candidate to be moved to their individual pot. I called this method discriminative growing. This leaves me with excellent bonsai stock, which I can then propagate via cuttings.

A third uses for seeds/seedlings, is to grow many thin seedlings that we will use for a graft later. You could either graft some roots to accentuate your nebari or even graft a branch. We all have looked at a bonsai tree and wished that a bud would break at a very specific point. Well you could do it with a graft from side to side.

I also have seen some people who will do a root over rock bonsai tree by using many tree seedlings that they wrap around a rock then join the seedlings together over the rock. Roots and seedlings will eventually fuse with the rock, but seedlings will eventually fuse together on top of the rock.

One other thing that I find seeds useful for is that they can be a source of uncommon species pretty cheaply and easily. If you don't have access to a certain species of tree in your area, you could always buy some seeds of your desired species and grow them. Shipping tree's can be tricky and cost a lot. Seeds are easily ship around the world.

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How To Grow and Care For Your Bonsai Tree

2007-08-24T22:56:00.001-07:00

Growing and maintaining a healthy looking bonsai tree can sometimes prove to be a tough task for those who are unaware of the necessary attention,patience and dedication needed in order to successfully grow and nurter a bonsai tree.This is where I would like to talk about and review a very helpful bonsai tree guide I recently bought, which is called "Bonsai Care Secrets".This guide shows people how to grow as well as take effective care of their bonsai trees.

This easy to follow,step by step guide which is also loaded with more than 50 colour photos, guides you in growing and maintaining a healthy looking bonsai tree.It does not matter If you are a beginner or an experienced gardener who is already aware of bonsai tree needs, this ebook will greatly enhance your knowledge for growing successful bonsai plants. With this ebook you will learn many aspects such as identifying ideal loactions for planting, different growing techniques, disease curing and general training all your bonsai trees.

The other important topics talked about include "How to identify types of bonsai for indoor or outdoor growing"," Three simple ways to grow bonsai from cuttings or seeds" And various other tips and tricks to pruning and shaping a bonsai tree.This will help you achieve great success in growing your first Bonsai tree! This package also includes three bonus gifts which are "Growing Bonsai for Beginners","Growing Bonsai from Seed" and "Three Reports on Composting, Pest Management and Mulching". This package is an absolute must for anyone interested in growing or maintaining bonsai trees.

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Revealed The Truth On How To Plant A Bonsai Tree

2007-08-23T23:31:00.000-07:00

How to plant a Bonsai tree.

It's a good idea, especially if you are just entering into the world of Bonsai to attempt to grow your own plant rather than buy an already established one from a specialist or garden centre. The thinking behind this is that you will learn this fascinating hobby in real-time and experiment on your plant as you go along, and without the worry of making costly mistakes. If you were to buy an already matured Bonsai without having the expertise or knowledge to care for it, then you maybe asking for trouble.

A Bonsai plant is exactly the same as any other plant growing in its natural habitat, with one big exception. The careful pruning or both roots and branches ensures a Bonsai remains in a miniature state.

With this in mind its time to think about what type of Bonsai plant you would like to grow. Notoriously good trees to consider are Maples, Hawthorns, Pines and possibly Fruit trees. Ideally you are looking for a slow growing plant that has relatively small leaves.

Now you have decided on your future tree its time to plant the seed or sapling that will hopefully be the start of your Bonsai. Remember most plants; especially trees prefer to live outside, and in an environment closely matching their natural habitat. Therefore, its a good idea to plant your Bonsai in the garden to give it the best chance to grow.

Ensure the soil is free draining and never let your young Bonsai dry out or become over watered. Ideally you should be watering everyday and just enough that the soil is constantly moist.

Obviously it will depend on what time of the year you plant your tree. Spring is the best time as the warmer months will cause the seed or sapling to burst into life. During autumn and the winter months your tree is likely to remain dormant, so don't expect too much to happen during this period.

Hopefully by now your Bonsai plant should be actively growing. If so, its time to think about transferring it into a Bonsai pot, tray or container. Choosing the right type of Bonsai pot is an article in itself, but as general rule, a Bonsai pot should complement your tree without stealing attention away from the Bonsai. Choose a pot neutral in colour and just the right size to easily accommodate the tree. Also, ensure the Bonsai pot has adequate holes in the base to allow for drainage.

You need to use good potting compost with a mixture of grit or sand to further help drainage. Also, before potting your tree its advisable to check the root system. If there is a long tap root originating from the root ball its probably best to snip it off before placing your Bonsai tree in the pot.

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6 Important Tips for Beginner Bonsai Tree Caretakers

2007-08-23T23:30:00.001-07:00

Bonsai trees are a wonderful hobby to enjoy for a lifetime. However, when most people start out, most of their bonsai trees fall sick and die within a few weeks. Bonsai trees are extremely sensitive to their conditions and the caretaker needs to learn how to properly take care of these wonderful and attractive plants. Here are a few of the most commonly asked questions about caring for bonsai trees, and their answers.

Q: What about selecting the proper containers, and should they have drain holes?

A: All containers have one or more drain holes; otherwise the trees will not be healthy, they will soon look sickly and finally die.

Q: What proportion between tree and container do you advise?

A: What is generally considered the ideal or artistic proportion is the tree 80% and the container 20%; or for dwarfer shrubs or low spreading trees, the plant 60% and the container 40%. In general, the smaller containers are better.

In a shallow oblong or elliptical container, the tree should be planted at a point 70% of the distance from the right or the left end, according to the spread and shape of the branches, so that the bulk of the tree greenery is centered in relation to the container. In a square or round container, the plant is placed in the center, except cascade forms; these are planted toward the edge.

Q: I need information on pruning, both theory and practice.

A: Both root pruning and proper pruning of branches are important elements in caring for bonsai. The constant renewal or re-growth of the root system is essential to the proper health of the trunk and branches above ground. The root system will itself remain healthy only if properly pruned. This operation is associated with transplanting, and detailed directions of that can be found for free at http://www.BonsaiTreeGuide.com -- the fundamental rule in root pruning is to keep the root system "happily" within the limited dimensions of the container.

Q: Suppose I find a tree 3 feet tall at a commercial nursery that has healthy low-growing limbs and other qualities that would make a good bonsai. Shall I buy it?

A: Yes. But understand that it will need special culturing. When you get home with it (assuming that it was balled and bur-lapped at the nursery), here are the main steps to take:

1) Pot it in a container large enough not to disturb the root ball. This may be a large commercial clay pot or a small wooden tub. Better yet, make a square or rectangular container, 6 to 8 inches high and just wide enough to accommodate the root ball. Fill in with additional soil around the root ball, and press firmly. Leave an inch at the top of the container to facilitate adequate watering.

2) A tree 3 feet high is too tall for a good bonsai. Cut off the terminal 1.5 feet (approximately). Make the cut just above a side branch that can then be wired into the terminal position.

3) After 2 years in the container, with appropriate and continuous pruning and wiring of side branches, as needed, the tree should be transplanted to a container of smaller dimensions, both shallower and smaller in diameter. After a year or two in the smaller container, transplant to a still smaller authentic bonsai pot, and you are on your way!

Q: Should one deprive the little trees of as much water as possible?

A: Bonsai should be kept drier than ordinary ornamental plants in pots; but if the object is to dwarf the trees or to keep them dwarfed, it is no use to make them bone-dry. Want of water only makes them stunted or unhealthy.

If there is such a thing as a fundamental principle in watering bonsai, it is this: water liberally but be sure that the soil drains amply. In most cases, it does not matter how many times a day bonsai are watered if the soil has perfect drainage and does not hold the slightest excess of water.

This fundamental principle may be modified to suit the individual case, according to the kind of soil obtainable, the climate, the kinds of trees grown, the containers used, and the amount of time one can spare each day for bonsai.

Q: What do I need to know about winter care?

A: Winter care differs for hardy and non-hardy or tender plants.

Hardy plants are those that can live outdoors in the coldest weather without danger of winterkilling. They are not house plants but are real outdoor plants. Hardy species growing in bonsai containers present a special problem if left outdoors in below-freezing winter weather. Soil in the containers will freeze, and the containers will break. Moreover, it is impossible to properly water bonsai growing in firmly frozen soil.

If a sun porch or cold but light room is available where the night temperature never falls below about 36 degrees F, this would provide a good place for wintering hardy or semi-hardy bonsai.

Here is another suggestion for wintering hardy or semi-hardy bonsai in a freezing climate: keep them in an insulated deep cold-frame. It should be shaded by a lath house. The soil in bonsai pots, with such protection, should never freeze if the night temperatures do not go much below 0 degrees F. The bonsai should be watered as needed, and on warmer non-freezing winter days, it is well to remove the protective covering and give the plants full air. Be sure to replace the covering sash before sunset!

Many non-hardy or tender species trained as bonsai should be treated as house plants and never left out in the cold.

Just follow these few tips to help ensure that your bonsai trees stay healthy and attractive for decades to come. However, as with most hobbies and skills, experience will be the ultimate teacher.

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The Secrets To Growing A Bonsai Tree From A Seed

2007-08-23T23:26:00.000-07:00

The fascinating world of being a Bonsai enthusiast is certainly a worthwhile and enjoyable hobby. Patience, care and a little bit of knowledge are all that's needed in order to grow a Bonsai tree.

If you are considering venturing into the magical art of Bonsai you will do either one of two things. Either you will purchase an already established Bonsai tree. Or, the temptation to successfully grow your very own Bonsai from a seed will seem too attractive.

If you are considering growing your own Bonsai from a seed, here are a few pointers:

As we all know any tree must grow from a seed. You can therefore grow your Bonsai from a seedling, an off-cut or even a pruning from an already established tree. When choosing what type of Bonsai you would like to grow, initially consider a naturally growing small tree with small leaves. If you are successful, you can then move onto larger trees that are generally a little trickier to grow.

A recommended and artificial method of preparing your Bonsai seed is called ‘cold stratification', and basically is the process of preparing seeds artificially by storing them in a pot or small container somewhere cold like the refrigerator. This is will then closely replicate the Bonsai's natural living environment if left to grow unattended.

You could of course just plant the seed in your garden, which after all is probably the best place initially for your Bonsai tree to grow. To speed the germination process up consider planting your Bonsai seed in Spring when the seed will naturally break out of dormancy when the soil temperatures start to rise.

Using a fertilizer is also a good way to encourage your Bonsai seed to burst into life. Exercise caution here, but as a general rule you can fertilize using nitrogen phosphates and potassium once a month during early spring through to the summer.

Your Bonsai tree seed should be planted to a depth of about half to a quarter of an inch and watered frequently. It's extremely important to water your Bonsai seed correctly. Never let the soil dry out and never let the soil become waterlogged either. This could be disastrous and is likely to rot the fragile roots of your Bonsai is slowly growing.

Trying to find out how much water your Bonsai seed needs can be quite difficult. Therefore, it may be a good idea to invest in a moisture gauge, or any such device designed to accurately measure the water content of the soil.

All being well you should have the start of your Bonsai tree sticking its head above the ground level in a short time. However it's important to remember that developing a bonsai from a seed is just the start in this amazing and worthwhile hobby...

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Top Tips On Caring For Your Bonsai Tree

2007-08-20T22:39:00.000-07:00

When it comes to caring for your Bonsai tree there are a few common pitfalls you should avoid in order to maintain the health of your miniature tree.

In this article we will discuss the most common problems experienced and ways to keep your Bonsai tree healthy.

The Leaves On Your Bonsai Tree:

Depending on whether you Bonsai tree is deciduous or not will determine if it should naturally shred it leaves during autumn and the winter months. Obviously, if your Bonsai tree is an Evergreen then it should have leaves all year round

If you are concerned take a look at the colour of the leaves. Generally speaking, if they are yellow in appearance and brittle to the touch this signifies a lack of water. If however they are yellow and falling you may find that you have been over watering your Bonsai Tree.

Watering Your Bonsai Tree:

Depending on its environment a Bonsai tree should be watered regularly. You should never let your Bonsai tree wither or become dehydrated. Similarly your Bonsai tree should never be saturated with water. Therefore adequate drainage holes at the base of your Bonsai pot or container should be made available so as not to rot or damage the fragile root system. It's a good ideal then to get into the habit of watering your Bonsai tree a little everyday. Generally the soil should be moist, never dry and never saturated.

Bonsai Tree Pot Or Container.

Your Bonsai Tree pot or container should be relative to the size of your tree. You don't have to use a dedicated Bonsai tree pot or tray as these can be expensive, but its important to ensure the size is right for your type of tree. It's best to steer clear of any pot or container that are internally glazed or shinny inside. These are renown for not being well suited to a growing a Bonsai tree.

Pruning Your Bonsai Tree

Don't be afraid to prune your Bonsai tree when you want to control the way its growing. Pruning is good is what the art of Bonsai is all about. Just make sure that there is plenty of new growth occurring before you sculpt your tree. Any unwanted branches should be pruned using a sharp pair of secateurs and cut back to a bud. Any new branch will then take the direction the bud is facing, thereby enabling you to sculpt and shape your Bonsai tree exactly how you wanted.

Just one word of warning. The art of Bonsai is to mimic the appearance of a naturally growing tree, but on a miniature scale. So don't be tempted to sculpt your Bonsai tree into some sort of unorthodox shape or pattern. You may just regret doing so...

Bonsai tree care is fundemental in keeping your tree healthy.

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Caring for Bonsai Tree - 5 Simple Steps to Mastery

2007-08-20T22:38:00.000-07:00

Here are 5 simple starter tips to get you on your way and help you with your bonsai tree. Even the most caring person can mean well but make mistakes. It is better to get a bit of knowledge under your belt before undertaking a new challenge such as a bonsai.

1. Most bonsai are outdoor plants. All too often the mistake is made that because it is a bonsai it should be kept indoors. Only if it is a tropical tree it should be kept indoors. Tropical trees are notoriously more difficult to take care of than native trees. I recommend therefore starting off with outdoor native trees as they are much more easy to take care of.

2. Bonsai can get stressed. Another main reason that your first bonsai can die is that it can easily get stressed just like humans can. Stress is usually caused by moving it around a lot so that it's confused about how hot it is or humid. Remember that it is totally unnatural for a tree to move around! When you first bring your tree home and place it in it's new spot it might lose a few leaves from the move. Do not worry too much and respond by moving it around some more! This will not help the cause, it needs to get used to it's new spot.

3. Bonsai need light. This one might seem quite obvious to most people but getting the amount of light is crucial to success. As a general rule leafy trees need to be kept in semi-shade and needle trees need to be kept in full sun. Indoor bonsai can get very hot left next to a window, try not to put them in direct sunlight.

4. Bonsai need water. Another one where most people will shout "Of course they do!". But again it is something that needs to be done just right. The soil in the bonsai pot should be gritty and free draining so that it is not too wet and causes root rot. At the same time it should not be allowed to dry out too much and make the tree wilt.

5. Bonsai need food. This is not such an obvious one and something that most people neglect. Because they are kept in pots we need to remember that they do not have any dead plant matter to feed on and the soil that they are in can get drained of nutrients. To solve this there are a number of different ways to feed the tree. I personally use a liquid feed once every 2 weeks to keep them strong and healthy. However there are other methods that you can use and don't have to implement so often.

If you follow these 5 simple tips I can pretty much guarantee that you have success with your bonsai for years to come. The hardest step is keeping your first one alive long enough to learn more specialized techniques which will come later on. If the worst should happen and it does die, don't fret too much. Some are notoriously harder than others to take care of and even experts find it a struggle to maintain them.

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Bonsai Tree – Ficus Glomerata Variegata Information

2007-08-20T01:21:00.001-07:00

I bought the bonsai in northern Bandung in 2004. I drove my own car accompanied by employees. When arrived, I see numerous small and raw bonsai. Some were good, but some were only raw bonsai. Then the owner invited us to see his farm, which had raw bonsai planted in soil and polybags. Some of them were planted from seeds, graftings, and natures.

In his farm I saw a Kaliandar Variegata whose flowers were red, like timber tree flowers and I wanted to buy it. Unfortunately, the owner didn’t sell because he said it will die if dug in dry season. I was quite confused, since the tree was 2 meter height and had so many saplings. Why didn’t he separate them and planted in pots or polybags to be sold. I think the tree was good, because it had yellow striped leaves that very contrast plus red flowers. I thought it will attract so many people to buy.

When we were talking, he mentioned about Ficus Glomerata Variegata whose fertile was not good. I was interested to know more because I was interested in collecting rare plants especially that could be created as bonsai. When I saw the plant, it was only planted in polybag using unhulled paddy (paddy plants /rice that are hulled and then separated from the stalks) as media. It was put in the middle of higher trees, so there was possibility watering process could not be completed. Sunshine was also not than one hour, and there were so many branches were not cut in the lower position that made the variegata lost. I think that were the factors.

After I bought and took it home, I did the repotting: 1 part soil + 2 part fertilizer + 1 part Malang sand (any sand taken from volcanoes). Before the substances mixed in pot, the bottom should be put filter to shut the hole. On the filter put rough sand (2-3 mm), then softer sand (1 mm), and goat manure (mixed with unhulled paddy) with comparison 1:1. Cut all the branches, leaves including the green and variegata from the stalk. After that, pull the tree from its polybag, clean the soil, and cut and the oversized roots. Finally, put the tree in the pot, do watering, and keep in shaded place. Put in a place with 2 hour morning sunshine when the tree grows new buds. After having many variegata leaves, full dry in the sun. When the tree grow green leaves, cut immediately.

The result after 6 months, the tree became so fertile and good. So I started to shape it with Slanting Style. After 2 years with good nursery, it became 80% qualified bonsai. I kept doing the intensive care for the purpose of joining National Bonsai Competition.

One day there was a bonsai lover outside Bandung city came to my place to see bonsai. When he saw the Ficus Glomerata Variegata, he was so impressed and eager to buy it. I understood his feeling, because I had ever the same experiences when I wanted to buy good and rare bonsai tree. After he did some very good offer, I sold the tree. Why? Because I had the saplings from prior graftings, so I still could have the same trees. I felt happy because there was a person who appreciated my work from the same hobby.

And that’s the whole story and experience about how to do repotting and plant bonsai with the substances made especially for the Ficus Glomerata Variegata. I hope my information could give positive input for you, the world bonsai devotees. Thank you and see you in the next blog about Black Pine tree. Please give some input through the blog or email to contaq@bonsaistar.com. Thank you.

Hello Bonsai devotees, my name is Suhendra, the owner of Bonsai Star Gallery (http://www.bonsaistar.com/). I want to share my knowledge about Ficus Glomerata Variegata (Loa Varigata in Indonesian Language).

The Bonsai Braided Money Plant Tree

2007-08-17T23:55:00.000-07:00

Bonsai trees can be a great hobby and a wonderful way to add interest to your garden or inside your home. They take a minimal of care and the ability to train and prune them can be a great creative outlet. Not all bonsai trees are the same and there are many different types of trees that can be interesting to grow. A favorite for bonsai enthusiasts is the braided money plant tree as it is easy to grow and makes a great indoor plant.

The braided bonsai money plant tree, also known as Pachira aquatica, is a miniature tree characterized by multiple intertwining trunks. Each tree is actually four to five separate trees with their trunks braided together. Its size varies anywhere from 10-18 inches tall. (Full-grown money plant trees can reach 7 feet tall.) The tree is topped with large, bright green leaves that form a tuft at the tip of each stem.

The braided bonsai money plant tree is usually given as a gift, as it is reputed to bring good luck. Generally, the more leaves the money tree has, the better! While it is common to find money trees with five to six leaves on each stem, it is quite rare to find one with seven leaves. Like a four-leaf clover, a money plant tree with a seven-leaf stem is considered to bring incredibly good fortune.

The braided bonsai money plant tree is also a mainstay in feng shui. Feng shui practitioners believe that the braided bonsai creates positive energy for any room that it placed in. According to this belief, you should place your money tree in the “financial” part of your home or office. Each new leaf of the tree will then bring added financial blessing and success.

The Pachira aquatica is an easy bonsai to grow; it is ideal for indoor cultivation. Unlike other bonsai, it is quite hardy. It can thrive for many years with minimal care. It is tolerant of both low light conditions and dryness. All you will need is a little bit of soil to hold the roots. Other than that, brief exposure to sunlight and weekly watering will be enough to make the plant thrive.

The amount of water you give your plant is critical and one common mistake that many beginning plant owners make is over watering. This can actually kill your plant! You want to be sure to water so that the soil is moist but you don’t want to put so much in so that there is standing water in the planter.

If you are a bonsai beginner, the braided bonsai can be ideal for you! (And the added luck couldn’t hurt.) Even if the braided bonsai money plant tree you acquire seems to have damaged leaves, don’t worry. Those leaves will drop off and beautiful leaves will sprout up in their place. Enjoy both your tree and your newfound luck!

Lee Dobbins writes for http://bonsai.garden-corner.com/ where you can learn more about bonsai plants as well as find out about more types of bonsai trees.

How To Properly Winter a Native Bonsai Tree

2007-08-17T23:54:00.000-07:00

Many people do not realize that most bonsai plants are outdoor plants. To properly cultivate and maintain most bonsai trees they should not be kept inside but should be outside year round.

There are a group of what are called indoor bonsai trees. These are from warmer climates and are usually non-traditional species such as palm trees. Because they are from a warmer climate they do need to be kept indoors in most locales.

However if you are keeping traditional native bonsai trees in the US then chances are that tree needs to be outside. Most people do not realize how important it is for these trees to be wintered outside in a natural climate. For your tree to have a healthy and natural growing cycle it is critical for it to have this period of winter dormancy.

To give your plant this necessary period you will need to winter it someplace outside. The best way to accomplish this is to remove the tree from it’s container and plant it in your yard.

In most native trees the roots are the part of the tree that is most sensitive to the cold. Most plants will start experiencing root damage at about 23 degrees Fahrenheit. To help avoid root damage you will need to take the plant out of its container and then bury it in the yard or garden.

If you bury the plant so that the bottom branches are just barely exposed this should help keep the roots below the frost line. You should bury it in a shaded area. During the winter days the sun can cause the plant to lose it’s water and the frozen roots will not be able to replenish it.

If you do not have a yard to plant the tree in for the winter you can use a large container. A large container about the size of a vegetable crate should be sufficient.

You bury the plant in the container just like you would in the yard. And set it somewhere outside where will be exposed to natural elements. If you use a container it is very important that you monitor the soil moisture closely and do not allow it to dry out.

You can also winter your tree in an attic or garage as long as it is not heated and has windows. Be sure to place the plant where it is exposed to the light from the windows. You will still need to water the plant almost daily if you choose this method. If you plant is a conifer you will want to rotate it about once a week to so that all sides of the plant will be exposed to the sunlight.

You can prepare your tree for it’s winter storage as soon as the last leaves have fallen off. At that time the plant is dormant and ready to be moved.

In the spring you can remove it from the yard and place it back in a container as soon as you see the first buds appear. If you allow your plant to winter indoors they will bud early. When they bud early the days will still be too short for proper growth and the leaves will have long gaps between them.

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Spider Mites And Your Bonsai Tree

2007-08-16T22:27:00.001-07:00

If you notice a fine webbing between your bonsai plant leaves you may have spider mites. Outdoor bonsai such as Juniper are more susceptible to this than indoor bonsai. Spider mites can be seen with the naked eye. Inspect the web to see if you see movement. They will look like very tiny spiders or micro spiders as I like to call them.

Why they are bad for your bonsai

Spider mites feed off of your bonsai using their tiny mouth parts to suck out the plant cell contents. You may notice white or yellow areas in your foliage as a result. Leaves may fall off as a result of the damage. Your bonsai may lose its color, have its growth stunted, or die as a result of the damage if there are a significant amount of mites.

Life Cycle

Spider mites hatch from eggs laid on the bonsai. They generally hatch into larva within the first 3-7 days after being deposited onto your bonsai.

Prevention

Carefully inspect any new bonsai purchases for mites by looking at the tops and bottoms of their leaves. They are about the size of a period on a typewriter and can be introduced from contaminated soil as well.

Treatment

Predators

If you would like to control the situation naturally, introducing predator insects such as ladybugs, lacewings, and predatory mites are your best solution.

Pesticides

If you go the pesticide route, make sure you get a miticide. Insecticides that aren't specifically miticides don't work very well on spider mites.

Conclusion

Spider mites can be detrimental to your bonsai, but if caught early the damage will be minimal.

Written by David Mello for http://www.mellobonsai.com/ - Premium bonsai trees, supplies, and care information Alternative to chemical pesticides
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How to Nurture the Perfect Bonsai Tree

2007-08-16T22:26:00.000-07:00

You’ve surely seen the beautiful Bonsai tree somewhere in your life, even if only watching Mr. Miagi on the Karate Kid. It’s probably likely that if there’s a Japanese restaurant in your town, then you’ve sent them there. The art and dedication that it takes to plant and do the necessary upkeep with a Bonsai Tree is enormous, and sometimes much too daunting for those with a green thumb.

Bonsai’s are dwarf-potted plants that have been cultivated for centuries by the Chinese and Japanese. Since the end of World War II this art has taken off as a great hobby and pastime in the United States.

It not only take’s much patience to properly raise a bonsai, but also a good amount of artistic skill as well. It’s time-consuming, and there is a lot more to it than one might think. You could say that a bonsai is the marriage between plant and container, and nurturer…al forming the bond to create a distinct and lovely picture of nature in miniature form.

It is true that the bonsai is actually a hardy tree or shrub that is grown outside within a pot; however other tropical woody plants such as dwarf pomegranate can be developed as bonsais too. It’s important to note that only fairly small-leaved species should be used for bonsai trees - otherwise, the leaves will be out of scale with the rest of the plant. Using Ginkgo, Zeikova, and some of the pines and maples can give you outstanding bonsai trees.

Your best bet, and the most interesting bonsais are created from already runty plants with considerable, narrowing trunks and naturally twisty or gnarled branches. Also using young but otherwise normal plants can be effective as well. You can find such trees in either the wild or in a nursery.

An important part of a bonsai, bonsai pots, come in an array of designs. They can range from two inches to around twenty-five inches in diameter, and from one to ten inches deep. You can get these in glazed styles, or more popular porous red clay style. Either way, your pot should have a hole for draining.

The mixture of soil varies, but in any case it should be able to hold moisture and food, while also allowing for good drainage and aeration. Bonsai experts usually will layer the soil, beginning with a quite coarse mixture at the bottom of the bonsai pot, and then working their way up to a finer mixture. Then, the soil is topped off with either small ground-cover plants, moss, or fine pebbles.

Many people steer clear of the thought of raising a bonsai tree because they have been conditioned to believe that it takes years and years to nurture a bonsai to beauty. This actually is far from the case. In fact a bonsai can be made quite beautiful in only a few hours if you’ve taken care in choosing the right tree, the best pot for you, and giving it a try to prune your tree into your very own creation.

Vince Paxton writes articles for http://www.insidewoodworking.com/ , a web publication with information about tool storage , woodworking machinery and other ideas. You can have a look at his writings on workbenches over at http://www.insidewoodworking.com/workclam/index.html and various other sources for workbenches information.

The Bonsai Braided Money Plant Tree

2007-08-15T22:41:00.000-07:00

Bonsai should not be allowed to become waterlogged, as this may lead to root rot. Neither should the soil be allowed to dry too completely before rehydration. Watering techniques vary, with some growers preferring to water with a fine rose on a watering can or hose, while others immerse their trees in a water-filled basin to the height of the container lip.

Repotting -----------------------

Bonsai are generally repotted and root-porned around springtime just before they break dormancy. Bonsai are generally repotted every two years while in development, and less often as they become more mature. This prevents them from becoming pot-bound and encourages the growth of new feeder roots, allowing the tree to absorb moisture more efficiently.

Wirin -----------------------

Bonsai wiring is one of the most powerful tools to control the shape of the tree. The best time to wire a tree is in spring or fall when there is not as much foliage and the tree will not be too stiff. (Trees become stiff in winter while dormant because the sap pressure of the trunk and branches is much lower.)

To wire the tree, wrap the trunk. Then wrap each branch in spirals of bonsai wire so that the branch may be bent. The tree will then train the branch to grow in the desired direction. Another method of wiring involves attaching weights to the branches, causing them to sag and creating the impression of age.

Generally, wire is left on for one growing season. The tree should not be allowed to outgrow the wire, since this could cause the bark to become bound to the wire, making removal traumatic. When the time comes to remove the wire, it should be cut away in small pieces (rather than winding it off) as this will cause less damage to the foliage.

The thickness of the wire used should be in proportion to the size of the branch— larger branches will require lower gauge wire. Two pieces of thinner wire paired together can be used in lieu of heavier wire. It is bad form to let any wires cross; this is most readily accomplished by starting from the base of trunk and working up.

When bending the branches, one should listen and feel for any sign of splitting. When bending a branch near the trunk extra caution should be used, as the branch is generally most brittle near the trunk. It is possible to gradually bend a branch little by little over the course of several months.

When working with the branches, consideration should be given to the style desired.

Tools --------------------------

Special tools are available for the maintenance of bonsai. The most common tool is the concave cutter, a tool designed to prune flush, without leaving a stub. Other tools include branch bending jacks, wire pliers and shears of different proportions for performing detail and rough shaping. Anodized aluminum or copper wire is used to shape branches and hold them until they take a set.

Fertilization and soil -------------------------

Opinions about soil mixes and fertilization vary widely among practitioners. Some promote the use of organic fertilizers to augment an essentially inorganic soil mix, while others will use chemical fertilizers freely. Bonsai soils are constructed to optimize drainage [3]. Bonsai soil is primarily a loose, fast-draining mix of components, often a base mixture of coarse sand or gravel, fired clay pellets or expanded shale combined with an organic component such as peat or bark. In Japan, volcanic soils based on clay (akadama, or "red ball" soil, and kanuma, a type of yellow pumice) are preferred.

Containers ----------------------

Every bonsai pot is equipped with drainage holes to enable the excess water to drain out. Each hole is typically covered with a plastic screen or mesh to prevent soil from escaping. Containers come in a variety of shapes and colors (glazed or unglazed). The ones with straight sides and sharp corners are generally better suited to formally presented plants, while oval or round containers might be used for plants with informal shapes. Most evergreen bonsai are placed in unglazed pots while decidous trees are planted in glazed pots. It is important that the color of the pot compliments the tree. Bonsai pots are produced all over the world, some are higher quality than others and some are highly collectable such as ancient Chinese or Japanese pots made in highly touted regions with experienced pot makers such as Tokoname, Japan. However, highly collectable pots are not just confined to Asia, European Artists such as Byran Albright and Gordon Duffett produce unique pots which Bonsai artists collect.

Pre-Bonsai material are often placed in "growing boxes" which are made from scraps of fenceboard or wood slats. These large boxes allow the roots to grow more freely and increase the vigor of the tree. The second stage after using a grow box is to plant the tree in a "training box" this is often smaller and helps to create a smaller dense root mass which can be more easily moved into a final presentation pot.

Location -------------------------

Contrary to popular belief, bonsai are not suited for indoor culture, and if kept indoors will most likely die. While certain tropical plants (Ficus, Schefflera, etc.) may flourish indoors, most bonsai are developed from species of shrubs or trees that are adapted to temperate climates (conifers, maples, larch, etc) and require a period of dormancy. Most trees require several hours of direct or slightly filtered sun every day.

Overwintering -------------------------

Some trees require protection from the elements in winter and the techniques used will depend on how well the tree is adapted to the climate. During overwintering, temperate species are allowed to enter dormancy but care must be taken with deciduous plants to prevent them from breaking dormancy too early. In-ground cold frames, unheated garages, porches, and the like are commonly used, or by mulching the plant in its container up to the depth of the first branch or burying them with the root system below the frost line.

Mallsai ----------------------------

Inexpensive bonsai trees often sold in chain stores and gift shops are derisively referred to as "mallsai" by experienced bonsai growers, and are usually weak or dead trees by the time they are sold. Often these bonsai are mass produced and are rooted in thick clay from a field in China. This clay is very detrimental to the bonsai, as it literally suffocates the roots and promotes root-rot. Very little if any shaping is done on mallsai, and often the foliage is crudely pruned with little finesse to resemble a tree. Due to the conditions under which they are transported and sold, they are often inadequately watered and are kept in poor soil, usually a clump of sphagnum moss or the aforementioned clay with a layer of gravel glued to the top, which leaves them susceptible to both drying and fungal infections. Some "mallsai" can be resuscitated with proper care and immediate repotting, although this is reportedly rare. 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.

Collecting ------------------------

Bonsai may be developed from material obtained at the local garden center, or from suitable materials collected from the wild or urban landscape. Some regions have plant material that is known for its suitability in form - for example the California Juniper and Sierra Juniper found in the American West, and Bald Cypress found in the swamps of Louisiana and Florida.

Collected trees are highly prized and often exhibit the characteristics of age when they are first harvested from nature. Great care must be taken when collecting, as it is very easy to damage the tree's root system (often irreparably) by digging it up. Potential material must be analyzed carefully to determine whether it can be removed safely. Trees with a shallow or partially exposed root system are ideal candidates for extraction. There is a legal aspect to removing trees, so the enthusiast should take all steps necessary to ensure permission from the owner of the land before attempting to harvest. If not, consider the right of the plant to stay where it is undisturbed..

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How To Properly Winter a Native Bonsai Tree

2007-08-15T22:40:00.000-07:00

Many people do not realize that most bonsai plants are outdoor plants. To properly cultivate and maintain most bonsai trees they should not be kept inside but should be outside year round.

To give your plant this necessary period you will need to winter it someplace outside. The best way to accomplish this is to remove the tree from it’s container and plant it in your yard.

If you do not have a yard to plant the tree in for the winter you can use a large container. A large container about the size of a vegetable crate should be sufficient.

You can prepare your tree for it’s winter storage as soon as the last leaves have fallen off. At that time the plant is dormant and ready to be moved.

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Spider Mites And Your Bonsai Tree

2007-08-14T02:31:00.000-07:00

Why they are bad for your bonsai

Life Cycle

Spider mites hatch from eggs laid on the bonsai. They generally hatch into larva within the first 3-7 days after being deposited onto your bonsai.

Prevention

Treatment

Predators

If you would like to control the situation naturally, introducing predator insects such as ladybugs, lacewings, and predatory mites are your best solution.

Pesticides

If you go the pesticide route, make sure you get a miticide. Insecticides that aren't specifically miticides don't work very well on spider mites.

Conclusion

Spider mites can be detrimental to your bonsai, but if caught early the damage will be minimal.

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