Posted by admin on Mar 25, 2010 in
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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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Posted by admin on Mar 25, 2010 in
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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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Posted by admin on Mar 25, 2010 in
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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 >>
Tags: Bonsai, Boy's, Extra, Ficus, Ginseng, Large, Tree
Posted by admin on Mar 24, 2010 in
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- 7 years old, 12″ tall
- Indoor bonsai tree, grown and trained by Bonsai Boy
Product Description
A relative of the “roseo-picta” cultivars. The Snowbush or Snow-on-the-Mountain as it is commonly called is accented by its leaf size and color, which vary depending on lighting conditions. In moderate light it will produce larger leaves with some white color and a more sparse form. Grown in some sun it will produce smaller leaves, a more dense and compact form, and will have significantly more white and pink in the new and older growth. Easy to care for indoors…. More >>
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Posted by admin on Mar 23, 2010 in
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- 8 years old, 13″-16″ tall
- Recommended indoor bonsai tree, grown and trained by Bonsai Boy
Product Description
Also known as Mexicana Ficus. Elongated, light green leaves have a striking resemblance to the popular weeping willow tree. This tree does particularly well indoors in low, moderate or high lighting conditions…. More >>
Tags: Bonsai, Boy's, Coiled, Ficus, Large, Leaf, Tree, Trunk, Willow
Posted by admin on Mar 23, 2010 in
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Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree XXV
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Posted by admin on Mar 23, 2010 in
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- 8 years old, 9″-11″ tall
- Indoor bonsai tree, grown and trained by Bonsai Boy
Product Description
There are over 800 species of the Ficus genus. The Mistletoe Fig is one of the few Ficus that will fruit in the house. The leaves bear tiny brown spots and the pea sized fruits appear all year round and are inedible. The oval shaped leaves look just like mistletoe. Very slow grower. Excellent for indoors.
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Posted by admin on Mar 23, 2010 in
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- Black Olive Bonsai; tropical, indoor tree
- Small leaves, irregular branches
- Open foliage offers clear view of trunk line
- Grown under carefully controlled conditions
- 6 years old, 10 to 14 inches tall; 10-inch glazed rectangular pot
Brussel’s Black Olive Indoor Bonsai Tree
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Posted by admin on Mar 23, 2010 in
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- 3 years old specimen, 6″-8″ tall
- Easy to care fore bonsai tree
- Great for the dorm room or office
- Great for the beginner or somebody who has never owned a bonsai tree
- Makes a great gift
Product Description
arboricola schefflera. This is the tree that we recommend if you are inexperienced with bonsai or you do not have a green thumb. In our opinion it is one of the easiest bonsai trees to care for and is a very beautiful trouble free evergreen. If you don’t know which tree to purchase as a gift for someone, this is the bonsai tree to select. This versatile tree is great for home office dorm or anywhere and does well in low to high lighting conditions. Our tree features… More >>
Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai Tree – small
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Posted by admin on Mar 22, 2010 in
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- 10 years old specimen, 10″ – 12″ tall
- Recommended indoor bonsai tree, grown and trained by Bonsai Boy
- Twisted trunk and exposed roots
- Hardy tree with a great shape
Product Description
Ulmus Parvifolia. Has small evergreen leaves. Hardy bonsai tree with excellent branching characteristics. Twisted trunk and exposed roots give the appearance of great age…. More >>
Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree – Medium by Bonsai Boy
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