Bonsai Tree Demonstration

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Graham Potter of Kaizen Bonsai shows his work restoring this old Japanese juniper bonsai tree.

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Bonsai Boy’s Ficus Retusa Bonsai Curved Shaped Trunk

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• 6 years old, 8″ tall
• Indoor bonsai tree

Product Description
Also known as Banyan Fig and Taiwan Ficus. The Retusa has small, dark green leaves which alternate up the stem and which are more oval than the Benjamina. Grey to reddish bark dotted with small, horizontal flecks, similar to tiger-like markings. All have heavy trunks and all are trained in the traditional curved shape. Among the most tolerant, versatile and trouble-free bonsai trees for indoor use.

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Bonsai Boy’s Ficus Retusa Bonsai Curved Shaped Trunk

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Reasons For A Bonsai Tree

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There are a lot of people who will find that they like the bonsai tree, but they have no need for the tree. Keep in mind that you can always find a reason for you to take it home. They are many advantages to the bonsai tree and you will find that this advantages will help make your home look better and the home atmosphere will be filled with calmness and peace.

The first reason to have the bonsai tree is because you will be able to change the atmosphere of any given room by these tree. It has a lot of history and in the history comes years of calmness and wisdom. You will find that the bonsai tree is a great way to enlighten the room.

The second reason why you will want to have the bonsai tree is because you can make it your own. You can make your bonsai tree look like any creation that happen to have in mind. You will also find that you can make it stand out because it will be your own creation. You will find that the bonsai is something that you can have for yourself.

The third reason why you will want to have the bonsai tree in your home or office is because it makes a great hobby. You will be able to take some time and have something to care for when you get this type of plant. You will also want to think about the opportunities that you have when it comes to the bonsai tree.

The fourth reason why you will want to get a bonsai tree is because it makes a great conversational peace. You will find that everyone will ask you about it and you will also find that that it makes a very interesting peace for any room.

Lastly, you will want to think about the way that your house or office looks. Do you have any other plants in your space? You will find that it is very important to add greeneries to your space, and the bonsai will make an interesting plant to have for your office or home.

Before you purchase your bonsai tree you may want to take some time and figure out what it is that you are looking for. It may not be exactly what you are looking for, but it still can be very nice to have in your home. You will want to make sure that you are able to handle your responsibility with the plant. You may want to reconsider something else if you do not have the time to pay attention to the plant. The bonsai tree is a very nice plant to have for your home.

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Bonsai Boy’s Ficus Retusa Bonsai Tree

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• 21 years old, 22″ x 17″ x 25″ tall
• Recommended indoor bonsai tree, grown and trained by Bonsai Boy.

Product Description
Also known as Banyan Fig. The Retusa has small, dark green leaves which are more oval than the Benjamina. Grey to reddish bark dotted with small horizontal flecks, similar to tiger-like markings. Has a heavy trunk, tiered layered style branches and extensive banyan roots. The Retusa is among the most tolerant, versatile and trouble-free bonsai trees for indoor use…. More >>

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Bonsai Boy’s Ficus Oriental Bonsai Tree/Water Bonsai Pot

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• 6 years old, 8″-9″ tall
• Indoor bonsai tree, grown and trained by Bonsai Boy

Product Description
The Ficus Orientalis has very small leaves and compact growth habit. Great for indoors in low, moderate or high lighting conditions. Our tree is planted in a water pot which has a well on one side that holds water. We include a fisherman figure along with a fishing pole and ceramic fish.
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Bonsai Boy’s Baby Jade Bonsai Tree

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• 21 years old, 16″x13″x22″ tall
• Recommended indoor bonsai tree grown and trained by Bonsai Boy

Product Description
This succulent bonsai, also known as the “Elephant Bush”, is native to South Africa and has pale green leaves that are almost round and about one-third the size of the common Jade plant. The fleshy trunk, branches, and leaves are used to store water. An excellent bonsai tree for indoors…. More >>

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Beautiful Artificial Bonsai Tree – Small Trees

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Japanese have perfected the technique of growing miniature Artificial Bonsai trees in containers, but many people all over the world have taken up the Bonsai cultivation as a sort of hobby. Artificial Bonsai trees are generally used for aesthetic purposes and are popular as beautiful showpieces or gifts.

Common types of Artificial Bonsai trees include plum, semi-cascade, bamboo, pine, and azalea. Modern techniques have led to five different styles of Artificial Bonsai trees which include cascade, semi-cascade, slanting, informal upright, as well as formal upright. The braided Bonsai money plant tree is one of the most popular out of devoted bonsai growers. This type of tree consists of a group of four or five trees whose trunks have been braided together. Braided Artificial Bonsai trees can be ten to eighteen inches in height, and is said to bring good fortune by Feng shui practitioners.

Artificial Bonsai trees are usually very small with a height that varies from around two inches all the way up to three feet and the shape of Bonsai trees can be changed by wiring the branches and trunk of the tree. You can place your tree in a nice decorative container that matches your décor because they can live for literally years if you take good care of it.

Maintaining Bonsai isn’t difficult at all. You will need a decent set of tools such as root trimmers, shears, pliers, and branch cutters if necessary. If you are a first timer you can enlist the help of a skilled professional who is willing to teach you the art of training and maintaining Bonsai.

Your plant can be trimmed using bypass pruners and the roots should be trimmed to reduce the size. All Bonsai trees need appropriate amounts of fertilizers to grow nice and healthy. Be careful not to over water you Bonsai tree. Those who are new can begin with a common variety such as azalea, boxwood, hibiscus, camellia, or cotoneaster.

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An Introduction to the Bonsai tree

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There are many myths which are associated with bonsai. This not only confuses budding enthusiasts, but also gives the pastime a bad name. A bonsai is not a genetically dwarfed plant and is not kept small by cruelty in any way. The techniques of Bonsai are no crueler than that of any other horticultural endeavor. In fact, given an adequate supply of water, air, light and nutrients, a properly maintained bonsai should outlive a full size tree of the same species. It is a common belief that bonsai are only a few centimeters tall. This is not entirely true, although bonsai are small in comparison to their huge life-sized brothers; most are over 20 centimeters tall and up to 1 to 1.2 meter in height.

How to develop a Bonsai There are different ways to develop a Bonsai. Bonsai can be developed from seeds or cuttings, from young trees or from naturally occurring stunted trees transplanted into containers. Most bonsai range in height from 5 centimeters to 1 meter. Bonsai are kept small and trained by pruning branches and roots, by periodic repotting, by pinching off new growth, and by wiring the branches and trunk so that they grow into the desired shape.

Bonsai are ordinary trees or plants, not special hybrid dwarfs. Small leafed varieties are most suitable, but essentially any plant can be used, regardless of the size it grows to in the wild. The bonsai may suggest many things, but in all cases must look natural and never show the intervention of human hands, with the exception of Chinese bonsai which in many cases depicts images of dragons and other influential symbols of the culture at the time of origination. Grown in special containers, bonsai are primarily kept outdoors (with the exception of some plants suited, trained and grown indoors), although they are often displayed on special occasions indoors.

The bonsai with its container and soil is physically independent of the earth since its roots are not planted in it, is a separate entity, complete in itself, yet part of nature. A bonsai tree should always be positioned off-center in its container, for not only is asymmetry vital to the visual effect, but the center point is symbolically where heaven and earth meet, and nothing should occupy this place.

Prized possession Given proper care, bonsai can live for hundreds of years, with prized specimens being passed from generation to generation, admired for their age, and revered as a reminder of those who have cared for them over the centuries. Although these bonsai are extremely beautiful – meticulously cared for over the years and containing such a wealth of knowledge, age is not essential. It is more important that the tree produce the artistic effect desired, that it be in proper proportion to the appropriate container, and that it be in good health.

Overall, bonsai are something that are quite personalized and there are no strict rules to abide by if you undertake it merely as a hobby which to gain enjoyment out of. It does not have to be an expensive commitment, but it is a commitment that requires a great amount of time, patience, skill and endurance. Although things may not go to plan, don’t give up.

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Bonsai Boy’s Ginseng Ficus Bonsai Tree – Extra Large

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• 23 years old, 19″-20″ tall
• Recommended indoor bonsai tree, grown and trained by Bonsai Boy

Product Description
Also known as Banyan Fig and Taiwan Ficus. The Retusa has small dark green leaves that alternate up the stem and which are more oval than the Benjamina. Grey to reddish bark dotted with small horizontal flecks, similar to tiger-like markings. Has a heavy exposed bulbous roots. Among the most tolerant, versatile and trouble-free bonsai trees for indoor use…. More >>

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Various Types Of Bonsai Trees

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There are many types of Bonsai trees available and the first decision for anyone interested in growing Bonsai trees is what type of Bonsai tree to purchase. This is an important decision because there are various other things that a Bonsai cultivator must purchase and all of them depend on the type of Bonsai tree. The design of the pot, type of tools, etc. are all such factors. There is also the matter of really gathering knowledge about the tree that is selected. What are the trees optimal growing conditions, how often does it need watering, how often does it need pot replacement? All these questions have different answers based on the type of Bonsai trees. Study the types of trees and also what is involved in growing them properly. Match these against your own space and time availability.

Some of the common tools that you will need to take care of a Bonsai tree include wires of different sizes, wire cutters, a small as well as large pair of scissors, a small pair of garden shears (these should be sharp), and a larger pair of pruners to cut thick branches (if the Bonsai tree has thick branches).

There are already some places where a pre-trained, juvenile Bonsai trees can be purchased. This sounds like a good option but care should be taken when picking such a ready trained Bonsai tree. You need to knowledge to make a competent assessment that the Bonsai juvenile you purchase today will indeed turn out to be a good specimen when it is fully grown. There are also stock trained Bonsai trees available at plant nurseries. These Bonsai are already fully grown and do not need any training but simply everyday care. Visiting these nurseries is a good idea anyway because you can see the different types of Bonsai trees when they are fully grown.

Bonsai pots can be purchased from any plant shop but before making the purchase make certain of small points like: the pot had adequate drainage and little feet on it so water can drain away. The gap on elevated pots also allows for better airflow. The soil you use should be half organic and half grit as this also helps maintain a good level of drainage and at the same time provides the plant good anchorage in a shallow depth.

Use wire screens to prevent the soil from running out of the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot along with the drainage. First make a layer of grit at the bottom of the pot before putting in the Bonsai soil. Once you have planted the Bonsai tree it is time to give it the shape that you want. A good way is to use wires and coil them in spirals around the branches and then simply bend the whole thing in the direction you want it to grow. Be careful as not to break any branches that you shape. The size of juvenile Bonsai trees especially needs gentle handling.

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