How To Grow Bonsai Tree

Monday, November 12, 2007

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

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    Friday, October 26, 2007

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

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    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!

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    Wednesday, September 12, 2007

    Silk Bonsai Trees

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

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

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

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

    Silk Trees provides detailed information on silk trees, silk palm trees, silk mimosa trees, silk ficus trees and more. Silk Trees is affiliated with Silk Floor Plants.

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    Friday, August 17, 2007

    The Bonsai Braided Money Plant Tree

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    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.

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    Tuesday, August 7, 2007

    Bonsai Tree Care Instructions

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    Growing bonsai is an excellent hobby to have, it is fun, relaxing, fulfilling and rewarding, it really is a great thing to do, however, many people struggle with it, many people find it hard to actually grow bonsai trees and care for them, this is simply because they don't know how to do it properly and easily, in this article I am going to give you a pretty simple set of instructions in order to give you a better understanding of how to grow and care for bonsai trees.

    Bonsai Tree Care Instructions

    1) Make sure you keep the tree in the correct environment, this is very important and will have a big affect on the development of the tree, it needs to have sunlight but not too much, water but again not too much and a few other things, you basically need to know what it needs before you can actually give it what it needs so do some reading and get familiar with what your tree needs to grow.

    2) Take regular care of it, it's really not enough to just plant the tree, leave it there and hope it turns out the way you want it to, you need to regularly take care of it, make sure it is getting what it needs and that there are no problems with it, otherwise you may come back to find that it is just getting worse and worse, check on it regularly and have everything in order.

    3) Learn, learn, learn, I can't make it any clearer than that, you need to learn how to do this, it's just like everything else, you can't just expect to know exactly what to do, you need to learn how to do it, read books, read reports, watch videos, talk to other bonsai growers, pretty much do whatever you can to learn more about how to do it.

    4) Take action on what you learn, there's really no point in learning everything you can about how to grow and care for bonsai trees if you're never going to actually do anything about it and try to grow them, when you think you are ready to have a go at it then just go for it, if you fail the first time, try again, eventually you will get it.

    This is just a very simple set of instructions about how to grow bonsai trees, there is obviously a lot more to it than this but these things should give you an idea of how to get started and do it, hopefully you will have your own beautiful bonsai trees soon.

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