Taking Care of Your Bonsai Tree

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If you want a bonsai tree or if you are thinking of having one but don’t have enough knowledge about it, you might want to rein yourself in before getting one. You first need to learn the basics about bonsai tree care. Taking care of a bonsai trees isn’t as easy as taking care of any other plant that needs the usual watering, sunlight exposure, and fertilizer. In fact, it is quite challenging since it involves a number of different factors beginning with the type of bonsai tree that you have.

You have to be vigilant when taking care of your bonsai tree. Its container provides little protection, water and nutrients can easily be depleted. 

When watering your bonsai, you have to consider the species of your tree. Some species can tolerate constant moisture while others thrive in instances of dry periods. As a general rule, avoid heavy watering because it makes your bonsai tree more vulnerable to fungal infections and may cause the roots to rot.

Meanwhile, there should also be some protection to keep the moisture in the soil and prevent it from quickly drying due to wind and sun exposure. Excessive drying of the soil will produce massive damage to the roots of your bonsai tree and is the quickest way to kill your plant.   Another vital factor in bonsai tree care is about putting fertilizers on your tree. Because bonsai trees are contained in small pots, they have limited soil so nutrients are scarce. Thus, your bonsai needs three main ingredients – nitrogen, potash, phosphoric acid. Your bonsai will need less feed in spring and more in the fall. 

Providing your bonsai tree the adequate amount of sunlight is also essential to keep your tree lush. If you have an indoor bonsai tree, situate your bonsai near the window to receive enough light exposure. However, if it is an outdoor bonsai tree, you have to appropriate a shade to control the light being received by your tree as too much sun exposure may dry the soil.   Lastly, a young bonsai tree is normally repotted every two years and becomes less as it matures. Repotting and root-pruning helps the bonsai to develop as new roots grow to absorb more moisture and nutrients efficiently.

A well-maintained bonsai tree provides a beautiful ambiance. By following these tips, you are assured to enjoy its beauty for many years.

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Bonsai tree care

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First and foremost think about the conditions the tree will be in. Indoor Bonsai will generally need to be close to a window or be supplemented with artificial light. A small tray with gravel and a little bit of water under the tree will add humidity around the tree. It may not need to be watered every day but it should be checked daily as the small pots can dry out rather quickly.

Steps in bonsai care

Watering Watering is the most important part in bonsai care. This is the crux of the art of bonsai. Most Bonsai tree that die are lost due to dehydration, either from lack of watering or from being kept in a low humidity environment (indoors) for too long. How often you should water is a common question people ask about bonsai trees. There is no hard and fast rule prescribed for the same. When the soil begins to dry out water your plant thoroughly until the excess water runs out of the bottom of the pot, signifying you’re done. Remember, over-watering is as bad as under-watering, thus all the fuss about getting it just right.

Pots and soil The soil you use affects rooting, feeding, watering and transpiration, it is where half your tree lives so this is the second biggest consideration in maintaining your bonsai. While the needs of individual species vary greatly a good rule of thumb is 30% grit, 70% humus for deciduous trees, and 70% grit with 30% humus for evergreen-needled plants. Bonsai trees should be fertilized with a water-soluble fertilizer once or twice per month during the growing season. However the choice of fertilizer may vary depending on the species you’ve chosen to miniaturize. Always apply fertilizer when the soil is wet. Bonsai trees are intentionally allowed to become root-bound in their containers, and the roots too, are pruned.

Pruning A bonsai plant is pruned in two ways viz. branch pruning and root pruning. Pruning of branches is performed in spring. Much, but not all of the new growth is removed. Branches are selected early on as the only branches to be allowed to prosper, while the excess branches are mercilessly pruned off. The main factor in maintaining bonsai is the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. Bonsai is all about the reduction of everything just to the essential elements. Also Bonsai trees are intentionally allowed to become root-bound in their containers, and the roots too, are pruned. But root-bound plants won’t thrive forever in that condition and, indeed, bonsai trees must be re-potted every two or three years to furnish the roots with fresh soil.

Changing the shape of the tree Bonsai tree wiring is an advanced skill to grow the bonsai into an art form. Desirable branches are wired to control the direction in which they grow. Wiring can do a great deal to change the shape of the plant, but it can also do a great deal of damage to the plant if done incorrectly.

To sum up This may seem like a lot to do to just to buy a little tree, but it’s no different than any other informed purchase, just as you wouldn’t buy a fish without having a special home for it you should have a special home for your Bonsai tree.

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9GreenBox – SERRISA Snow Rose Indoor BONSAI Tree with Ceramic Pot

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• Snow Rose Bonsai tree features the power and tranquility of Bonsai but in a smaller size
• If space is a limitation, this Snow Rose bonsai tree can add color and harmony while still possessing all the characteristics of its larger version.
• A very hardy plant and perfect gift for anyone interested in the art of caring for Snow Rose bonsai trees.

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Bonsai Tree Juniper “Do It Yourself” Kit – Best-seller From Joebonsai

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• A do-it-yourself Bonsai kit that includes everything you need to create a great looking bonsai tree.
• Includes fully established 4 year old Juniper Bonsai “Tree in Training.”
• We provide the stuff, you just add time, love and care.
• A very popular gift item – unique and creative.
• Satisfaction is unconditionally guaranteed.

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This is a very popular gift item. A do-it-yourself Bonsai kit that includes everything you need to create a great looking bonsai tree. We provide the stuff, you just add time, love and care.

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– Juniper Bonsai Tree – A 3-4 year old Greenmound Juniper Bonsai tree, potted in a bonsai pot that includes humidity tray and ornamentation. Our bonsai trees have already been trained, wired and manicured to an early bonsai shape – usually the very popular… More >>

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9GreenBox – SERRISA Snow Rose Indoor BONSAI Tree with 3.5″ HandCraft Green Ceramic Pot

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• Snow Rose Bonsai tree features the power and tranquility of Bonsai but in a smaller size
• If space is a limitation, this Snow Rose bonsai tree can add color and harmony while still possessing all the characteristics of its larger version.
• A very hardy plant and perfect gift for anyone interested in the art of caring for Snow Rose bonsai trees.
• Come with beautiful 3.5″ HandCraft Ceramic Pot With Water Tray

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Banyan Bonsai – A Very Fascinating Tree

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The banyan is a very mystical kind of tree in the way that it grows and develops. It looks both reassuring and forbidding at the same time. Many Asian countries have a deep belief that spirits and ghosts reside in banyan trees. When you can apply it’s majestic beauty and turn it into a bonsai, you will truly get an exquisite work of art.

The Banyan Bonsai Tree – A Hot Favorite on the Global Market

If you were to do some research on the Internet, chances are you’ll see that the banyan bonsai tree would gross the highest global sales. These trees look absolutely beautiful because of their aerial roots which, when minimized look like a magic tree. This along with the fact that the tree will almost grow by itself makes the banyan bonsai tree a hot seller all over the world.

All you have to do to get an exceptionally beautiful tree is to let it grow wild, while you might like to wire train it to grow a bit curved here and there. So in about two to three years, you can have an absolutely beautiful banyan bonsai tree without too much effort.

In terms of popularity, this tree is near the very top. You can do a bit of research on the Internet and see how many times people are looking for this type of tree. There are many local nurseries that will sell starter kits for this species. Why not run down to your local nursery and pick one up. As a matter of fact, giving someone a bonsai starter kit is a fantastic way of making someone’s day, or even year.

Once that person receives the starter kit, you can rest assured that you will be remembered as long as the bonsai tree lives. Every time someone praises the tree or the person who grew the tree, they will think of you. This type of gift is not only very popular in terms of giving, but also in demand for getting.

My family for example, always asks me to present them with a bonsai when I come to visit them. As a result, my family has a number of beautiful bonsai trees all over the home. Those trees certainly do add a nice touch to their home. So my advice to you is, the next time you want to give a special gift to someone you love, give him or her a bonsai tree.

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Brussel’s Hawaiian Umbrella Indoor Bonsai Tree

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• Hawaiian umbrella tree bonsai; tropical, indoor tree
• Dwarf variety; easy to maintain
• Suitable for low-light environments
• Grown under carefully controlled conditions
• 5 years old, 10 to 12 inches tall; 14-inch glazed oval pot

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Brussel’s Teenie Genie Indoor Bonsai Tree, Small

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• Dwarf brush cherry bonsai; tropical, indoor tree
• Commonly referred to as Teenie Genie
• Popular and easy to maintain
• Small leaf similar to miniature boxwood trees
• 5 years old, 10 to 12 inches tall; 10-inch glazed oval pot

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Overview of the Bonsai Tree

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In Chinese bonsai means potted plant and is the art of miniaturization of trees by actually growing them in trees. Cultivation of the Bonsai includes techniques for growing, watering and shaping these trees and this art originated in China during the Han Dynasty. In western civilizations the word bonsai is used to mean the growing and shaping of miniature trees. Bonsai trees were used in the Japanese culture to decorate homes and gardens. The oldest known Bonsai trees can be found in Tokyo, where they are said to be four hundred to eight hundred years old.

Today the Bonsai is considered a miniature or dwarf tree; however it was not always this way. They are kept small by being cultivated and confined to pots. There is a technique that can be used to grow dwarf bonsai and keep it small. This is the art of pruning the leaves of the tree and also the roots. However, if you are pruning the leaves and roots you must do so properly because incorrect pruning can result in killing the roots and the tree.

If you are growing your tree in a confined space such as bonsai pot, then you must be sure to water the tree appropriately. If you are growing your bonsai in an area that has a great deal of sun and where the temperature gets quite hot, it is important to keep watering your tree on a regular basis. These trees have a tendency to dry out quickly if they are exposed to wind, sun and heat. However, on the other hand watering too often can cause problems as well. If you water your bonsai frequently you are taking the risk of leaving the soil wet and soggy and as a result fungi can grow in the soil, which essentially can kill your tree. It is important that you use free draining soil to prevent water logging the soil.

There are specific bonsai trees that have been designed specifically for indoor cultivation. These trees still require a great deal of sunlight and therefore an artificial environment must be created inside that will provide them with all the things that they need. There is a risk of the tree not surviving however as there is a high incidence of death amongst these trees that are grown indoors in an artificial environment. Compared to other more traditional houseplants that are grown in containers, the bonsai does not require as much soil for planting. However they do require more frequent watering due to the fact that they have less soil to draw water from.

Bonsai is a named used to denote a dwarf tree that is grown and shaped in a specific way. There are a number of different species of trees that are used in bonsai trees. For example, the Fir tree is a species of tree that is used in created a bonsai design, as is the Cedar. While some of these species tend to grow taller and larger than one would of think for bonsai, they are shaped to resemble the traditional bonsai trees of the Orient.

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LOU’S BONSAI NURSERY JUNIPER BONSAI TREE IN JAPANESE POT

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• POTTED IN A GLAZED JAPANESE BONSAI TREE POT.

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