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First Time Bonsai: a 5 Points Survival Guide
Mar 11th
More often than not, the approach to bonsai art comes with a present. A friend, a relative or a partner gives a new little tree in a short pot and he canâ??t tell us how to handle it.
Those bonsai trees are set on a piece of furniture or next to a window and normally die in a couple of months. Here comes the misconception that bonsai trees die after a short time.
But a bonsai can live among hundreds of years (there are specimens of 1000 years and more), so you are not excused if you let your bonsai die. But More >
Bonsai Care – the Right Environment
Mar 6th
Taking care of a Bonsai tree is very rewarding and enables you to enjoy and appreciate owning a healthy bonsai tree for many years. Bonsai care is time well spent.
Temperature
Why is temperature important for bonsai?
During winter months it is vital that you keep your new indoor bonsai warm — Not hot — but warm, somewhere between 50 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Where your bonsai falls on this guideline depends on where your bonsai is from “originally” and by this I mean where in the world your bonsai is indigenous… the warmer the native climate, the warmer the More >
Easy Bonsai Care for Beginners
Mar 1st
Bonsai Care: First Things First
As with any garden, the basic elements that your bonsai plant will need to thrive are the right soil, the appropriate amount of light, and the right amount of water.Â
However, bonsai care involves fulfilling certain needs that ordinary plants donâ??t have. For instance, did you know that most bonsai trees are bred to be outdoor plants like their full-sized counterparts? If you bring a sun-loving bonsai inside, be prepared to give it 12-16 hours a day of fluorescent light. There are, however, some bonsai plants that do not need that much light, and these More >
Bonsai Care
Mar 1st
Bonsai Care
The very word ‘bonsai’ conjures so many thoughts to many people. Almost a warrior sound yet in reality the word bonsai refers to a miniature tree called a bonsai tree.
Where Bonsai Started.
Most of us associate bonsai with the Japanese. Apparently the art of bonsai care and development as we know it today originated in China and was known as Pensai in China. Pensai as it was known has been traced back to around 600 a.d. and subsequently made it’s way to Japan
The word “Bonsai” comprises of two parts ‘bone’ meaning tray and “sai” meaning plant, which when literally translated More >
Wiring of Bonsai Trees
Dec 18th
Wiring is the practice of wrapping aluminum or copper wire around bonsai trees trunks or branches, in order to shape the tree gradually. The branches & trunks are wrapped in either anodized aluminum or annealed copper wire & held in place for a few weeks or months until they fuse into position. Once the wires are removed, the branches & trunks that were wired, stay in shape & place.
It’s important to remember that the wire should be anodized aluminum or annealed copper. This is because harmful metals can leach out from other types of wires & be ingested by the tree, More >
Watering Care Tips For Bonsai Growing
Dec 14th
The most important aspect of a successful Bonsai gardening is the proper watering care given to Bonsai plants. Proper water supply & watering schedule could spell the Bonsai’s continued life or caused their death. The lack of ample supply of water would cause the Bonsai plants to lose energy or dispose waste properly. Just like a human being, Bonsai plants need water to survive. Too much water will drown the Bonsai & too less water will cause the Bonsai to dehydrate. Bonsai artists should learn the proper steps & facts about watering Bonsai plants in order to become successful Bonsai More >
The Most Important Tools Used for Shaping Bonsai Trees
Dec 10th
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 & you should only use them for bonsai work. You may want to attempt 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 & leave behind a concave wound. The wound will heal much faster than a straight More >
The Fine Art Of Bonsai Propagation
Dec 6th
Bonsai seed germination is the official term for the fine art of multiplying your bonsai plant. It’s where, like most plants, seeds sprout after a short period of being dormant or stagnant. A lot of factors influence the dynamics of germinating bonsai seeds. There is more. This includes, but is not limited to: time, water, temperature, oxygen & light. As a bonsai owner, you should know the vitality of each of these factors in order to make your bonsai seed germination as profitable & productive as possible.
Bonsai seed germination requires patience on your part. OK. Seed doesn’t grow overnight in More >
The Different Bonsai Care Methods
Dec 2nd
The bonsai plant has become a popular hobby if only because of its relation with nature, ecology & the environment. However – the bonsai requires special kind of raising & care to ensure its perfect health.
How can we provide our bonsai plants with the proper care & attention they need? The following are some important methods or procedures on how to care for our bonsai.
One essential care that we should give to our bonsai plant involves the soil & the fertilizers & nutrients that we mix on it… This is why we have to make certain that the soil that More >
The Chokkan And Moyogi Styles Of Bonsai Remain The Foundation For The Many Varieties Of Bonsai Art
Nov 28th
Throughout the ages, the sculptors of bonsai have perfected many incomparable fashions. But inside this vast variety remain a small number that have become the foundation of the majority of the varieties.
Chokkan
The most simplistic, but remaining elegantly stunning, is the chokkan or formal upright. Even though remaining a miniature, this technique for the most part reflects the developed adult tree. The appearance is upright & partially proportioned, suggesting typical Christmas-tree fashion, but from time to time has a rounded top.
Limbs are practically level & the bottom couple are frequently positioned to angle in the direction of the observer, with More >
