Some Basic Care for Your Indoor Bonsai

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How do you describe an indoor bonsai? Is it a bonsai tree grown in a greenhouse, or one that is grown inside your house, or an outdoor plant that was brought indoor every winter? Regardless where they are grown, bonsai trees have the same requirements. Although they are miniaturized trees, like any other tree, they need adequate sunlight exposure which is the primary concern for an indoor bonsai.

Most indoor bonsai trees come from species that are indigenous to subtropical or tropical regions. The plant should be placed in a well-lighted area of the house where there is enough light, usually near the window. Since it is the nature of the plant to seek where the light is coming from, it is important to rotate the plant so that the branches will grow equally and become easier to train. Although these trees can be grown and trained indoors all year round, it is advisable to bring tropical bonsai trees outdoors during summer and be kept strictly inside the house during winter.

Some people don’t realize that the natural light entering their house is still not enough to stimulate the plant to synthesize its required energy. If you lack sufficient light for your bonsai, you can supply this need by placing a fluorescent lamp over it. The lamp should be about six inches above your plant. You can use an inexpensive twin forty watt bulb. To augment sunlight especially during winter, turn on the lamp for 12 hours.

Meanwhile bonsai trees that are produced from temperate species should be kept in a period of dormancy every autumn in order to survive. They should be kept in a cool and strongly lit room. 

Another vital element of basic care for indoor bonsai is water. Knowing how often you need to water your plant is very crucial. You can determine if your plant needs water by scratching the soil using your finger. If it is still moist, then it doesn’t need water. You can also plant a wooden stick in the soil and leave it there. To know if you already need to water your bonsai, pull the stick and check whether it is moist or dry.

Water your bonsai tree overhead. Allow the water to be absorbed by the plant for a few seconds before pouring another splash of water.

Giving your bonsai plant fertilizer is the third important part basic care. You can give feed in a schedule by following the manufacturer’s directions. You may start fertilizing when your bonsai is actively growing to augment its increasing needs. 

Follow these tips in taking care of your indoor bonsai. Choose a species that can easily be grown indoors.

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Some Bonsai Trees for Sale

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A Japanese art of growing miniature container-grown trees, bonsai actually originated from China and spread to Japan and Korea. Far from the common notion that the bonsai is a kind of genetically small tree, a bonsai tree is actually a normal tree that is kept small by continued root pruning and regular repotting.

The art of Japanese Bonsai is centered on the principle that the tree must give a picture of “heaven and earth in one container.” A good Bonsai should possess the three forces of truth, essence, and beauty. Therefore, the goal is to make it look natural and must never show a touch of human intervention. It is because of this aesthetic sense found in bonsai that it became popular and very appealing. This is why it isn’t surprising that growing bonsai turned out to be a good business venture.

There are now more people buying and growing their bonsai trees. Aside from the fact it is a good hobby, it is also an interesting and unique piece of decoration for your family room, living room, and perhaps even for your kitchen. Since there are a variety of bonsai plants available, you can choose the flowering type contained in an ornate ceramic pot. It will be a great looking home décor or an office accent.

Bonsai can also be sold as gifts. People are now considering bonsai as a great gift idea. Because of the time and age aspect of bonsai, it is a sweet and romantic present especially for those celebrating their wedding anniversaries or their birthdays. Finding a bonsai tree that equals the age of a marriage or any annually celebrated occasion is truly a unique and thoughtful way of commemorating an event. 

Growing bonsai is a good hobby. According to some studies about horticultural therapy, it provides a therapeutic relief from known and idiosyncratic illnesses. Some people have testimonials saying that it helps their anxiety. It is known to have a holistic medical effect of relieving pain and reducing stress. It is also found to relax the mood and sooth tense muscles while giving an overall sense of well-being, thereby improving self-esteem.

While others have their personal reasons for having a bonsai, a bonsai artist’s primary fulfillment is to create a well-manicured and creatively molded bonsai tree. Some hobbyists are greatly interested in joining exhibits and contests to showcase their best bonsai trees. 

Obviously, there is a demand for these wonderful dwarfed trees. These are some of the reasons why growing and propagating bonsai trees to augment the thriving market of bonsai trees is a savvy endeavor.

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