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My newest bonsai trees

Posted by admin on Apr 16, 2010 in Uncategorized

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These trees were all purchased at home depot or lowes and planted in sphagnum moss using the new easy bonsia method found on youtube.

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Where To Buy A Bonsai Tree

Posted by admin on Apr 15, 2010 in Uncategorized

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There are a lot of places that you can get a bonsai. Even though they are from the Japanese culture originally, you will be able to take care of a bonsai tree no matter where in the world you leave. There are a lot of people who will want to plant a bonsai tree outside, however, you will need to take inconsideration the climate and soil conditions before you order yourself one of these trees, because it is so hard to plant a bonsai outside in many of the climates and conditions of the world. That doesn’t mean that you will have to give up the idea of purchasing a bonsai tree, since you can purchase a miniature tree and plant it in a pot or indoor rock garden.


When it comes to purchasing a bonsai tree you will want to keep inconsideration that there are many places. You could go to some of the local department stores, nurseries, and you will also be able to go online and order yourself one of these trees. You will find that these trees will be very valuable to you, but they will cost little to nothing for you to purchase. You will find that when it comes to purchasing these trees that you consider a few things.


First, you will want to make sure that it will be a safe transaction. Basically this rule is for purchasing online. You will want to make sure that the site is legitimate and you will also want to make sure that it is a trusted site. You need to learn how to purchase things cautiously so that you can be aware of the hazards of buying things online and identify theft.


Secondly you will need to think about the quality of the plant. Make sure that you check to see if there is a warranty on the plants because they may end up shipping you a dead plant and you may have no idea rather or not it is salvageable. The last thing that you will want to do is spend some money on the tree and then not be able to give it love and attention that it needs to grow. You will need to learn how you can protect yourself and your investments.


Thirdly, you will want to read what the kit says. There are lot of kits available online and offline that does not truly include the plant. Make sure that you understand what you are purchasing.


There are a lot of places that you will be able to purchase the bonsai tree at, however, you will need to consider all the research that you will have to put into working with the tree and the upkeep. You may find that there are a lot of things that you will want to consider when it comes to taking this type of tree into your home. You’ll want to make sure that you can handle the bonsai so that you can keep your investment growing.

Who else wants to discover the step by step secrets the bonsai masters use to create stunning bonsai trees – with very little work? Find out here at http://www.palalu.com/bonsai/

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Bonsai Trees Ireland bonsaimecca

Posted by admin on Apr 15, 2010 in Uncategorized

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Beautiful Chinese Elm Bonsai at Bonsaimecca

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The Dwarf Bonsai Tree

Posted by admin on Apr 14, 2010 in Uncategorized

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If you are looking for a great gift idea to give to someone that you love, you should think about the dwarf bonsai tree. They are a great way to show someone that you love them and how special they are to you. These are a great idea for a friend or family member that you want to show how much you are thinking about them. You will find that someone that you give these great dwarf bonsai trees to will appreciate you more and love the plant or tree too.


The look of the dwarf bonsai tree is going to be something that you love. This great tree is so easy to take care of. You will not have to do much work for these superior plants. You do not have to worry about how or where you put these plants. The best thing about these great dwarf bonsai trees is that you can put them anywhere. They are going to do well in low light and you should not have to keep on moving them around all the time to get the right light that they are needing.


If you are looking to cheer, someone up you should think about the dwarf bonsai trees that are on the market today. There are so many great looking trees and plants that you can pick from. The dwarf bonsai trees are going to be one idea that is going to make your space look and feel even better. Do not be afraid to use them in and around your home so that you are able to make the statement that you are looking for. Do not worry about what type of space the receiver of one of these dwarf bonsai trees have. They are going to do well in just about any environment that you have.


You can get one of the dwarf bonsai trees for a low price. You do not have to spend a fortune on these great looking plants to create a special feeling for someone. No matter what type of occasion it is, you will bring a smile to someone’s face. You should not have to worry about these plants dying on you too soon. The great think about the dwarf bonsai tree is that they are going to last a long time and the maintenance is going to be one of the easiest for any tree or plant on the market today.


The next time you are looking for a great gift for someone that you love, you should think about the dwarf bonsai tree. You will surely get a great reaction when you are using this as your special gift idea for any holiday or partying gift.

Who else wants to discover the step by step secrets the bonsai masters use to create stunning bonsai trees – with very little work? Find out here at http://www.palalu.com/bonsai/

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4 bonsai trees

Posted by admin on Apr 13, 2010 in Uncategorized

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bonsai: two of chinese ulmus trees and two ficus trees on my window shelf

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Serissa Bonsai Trees are Easier Than you Might Think

Posted by admin on Apr 13, 2010 in Uncategorized

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Serissa bonsai (serissa foetida) information and care

Serissas make excellent bonsai with the right care and shaping. They are an evergreen shrub native to China, Japan, and Indochina (Southeast Asia) where it may be found growing in the woods and wet fields. The serissa foetida has small oval leaves which are slightly larger than the serissa japonica’s. It may erupt with small white flowers several times per year giving it the nickname the “thousand star” serissa. Additionally, it naturally grows surface roots and an interesting bark pattern on the trunk which give them the desirable appearance of age.

Along with junipers this is one of the most common bonsai trees for beginners. Unfortunately this has also led to them getting a bad reputation for being easy to picky and easy to kill. With the right care this is not the case.

Serissa care

The most important thing learn about serissa bonsai is that they do not like change. They also do not like extremes. If a serissa bonsai is unhappy it lets you know by dropping its leaves and flowers.

Watering

Keeping your serissa watered properly is the most important part of its care. If you over or underwater your serissa it will lose its leaves. Serissas do not tolerate drying out and the shock may kill them. You should keep the soil moist but not wet or soggy. They also like a humid environment. We recommend that you place a humidity tray under its pot to create an area of humidity around the tree. Occasionally misting the leaves when the tree is not in bloom will also help. If you purchased the bonsai tree from a store that does not specialize in bonsai it may not be potted in the correct soil. Repotting your serissa in a well draining bonsai soil bonsai soil will help make it harder to overwater your serissa bonsai.

Light

Serissa can be grown indoors or outdoors. If kept outdoors a mix of full and partial sun in most zones will be fine. If kept indoors it can do well under fluorescent lighting, but keeping it in a room where it can get indirect light from an open window and supplementary fluorescent lighting tends to work best. If the serissa does not get enough light its growth may not be compact enough to give it a nice bonsai appearance.

Special care should be taken when bringing the plant indoors after it has been living outside or outside if it has been growing indoors. As noted earlier, serissa do not like change. If it had been growing in a sunny area try gradually moving it into a shadier location before bringing it indoors. Additionally, make sure the indoor location receives a good amount of light. If you use a grow light it may need to be left on for 12 hours per day. If the tree was indoors move it into a shadier outdoor area before moving it to a very sunny spot.

Temperature

The serissa grows in USDA zones 7-11 and hardiness range 8A to 9B. However, serissa may not survive freezing temperatures and will lose their leaves when the temperate approaches freezing. If you live in an area with a cold winter you may want to take precautions or bring the tree inside when the temperatures begin to fall below 50 degrees F.

When you should repot

Serissa should be repotted during their growing season which is in spring. You should do this every 1-2 years when the tree is younger. Use a bonsai soil that holds moisture, but drains easily without remaining soggy. The leaves and roots tend to smell pretty bad when you prune them. This is normal.

Styling

Serissa tend to be pretty flexible on styles they can be trained into. They can be grown into informal upright, informal broom, oak style, and semi-cascade. They do not work very well as formal upright and formal broom. You can use the clip and grow method or wire on these trees. Wiring allows for more intricate designs. Serissa are often used in Chinese Penjing landscapes.

Serissa bonsai pests

Spider Mites

Scale

Wooly Aphids

Mildew

For more information checkout http://www.mellobonsai.com/care/

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Bonsai Trees with Kenny G©

Posted by admin on Apr 12, 2010 in Uncategorized

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Bonsai (kanji: 盆栽, (literally “bon-planted”, where a ‘bon’ is a tray-like pot typically used in bonsai culture is the art of aesthetic miniaturization of trees, or of developing woody or semi-woody plants shaped as trees, by growing them in containers. Cultivation includes techniques for shaping, watering, and repotting in various styles of containers. ‘Bonsai’ is a Japanese pronunciation of the earlier Chinese term penzai (盆栽). The word bonsai is used in the West as an umbrella term for all miniature trees in containers or pots.

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Origami Bonsai Trees by Benagami

Posted by admin on Apr 12, 2010 in Uncategorized

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An exposition of Origami Bonsai trees by artist Benjamin John Coleman aka Benagami. For more information please visit www.benagami.com.

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My bonsai trees

Posted by admin on Apr 11, 2010 in Uncategorized

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A quick look at my bonsai trees on sept 30 2008. A mix of trees bought from dealers and quite a few made on my back porch which I planted using the new easy bonsai method found on youtube.

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Bonsai Tree – Ficus Glomerata Variegata Information

Posted by admin on Apr 11, 2010 in Uncategorized

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Hello Bonsai devotees, my name is Suhendra. I want to share my knowledge about Ficus Glomerata Variegata (Loa Varigata in Indonesian Language). 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 covered by 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.

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

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