This short Bonsai orientation will help you select an indoor Bonsai, or outdoor tree that best meets your criteria. Now that we've selected the best tree species for you, let's take a look at how you can actually get one! The easiest thing to do is to buy a …

Keeping a Bonsai tree alive is not a difficult task, but there are a few things you should be aware of. Bonsai trees are planted in small pots with minimal space for water and nutrient reserves. That means you need to water and fertilize your tree regularly. Make sure your Bonsai gets plenty of light, water, and fertilize when needed and your ...

A Bonsai tree is a replication of nature, in the form of a miniature tree, without displaying the human intervention too clearly. The connotations or added/implied Bonsai tree meanings include: A general tree-like shape or style (although not necessarily natural to that type of plant growing full-size in the wild).

Bonsai tree care. Though Bonsai trees are more delicate than the average indoor plant, a few basic rules should enable anyone to take care of their tree properly. Pay particular attention to where you place it and how to water it properly. In this section of our website we explain the basic and advanced Bonsai care techniques.

Care guides for the common Bonsai tree species In this section, we'll take a closer look into tree-species that are used for growing Bonsai, and Bonsai tree types. Each tree species has specific requirements for its cultivation, training, and care, so Bonsai tree identification is crucial to take proper care of your tree.

The art of growing Bonsai trees originates in the Chinese Empire, and like many related art-forms, the Japanese copied and adapted it during the Kamakura period. These related art forms include stone appreciation (Suiseki), keeping koi fish (Nishikigoi) and Japanese gardening.

Most Bonsai enthusiasts started their hobby with a ready-made Bonsai tree, bought in a Bonsai shop or received as a present. Although you will not experience the fun of creating your own tree, it is a great way to get started and get a feeling for the basic care for Bonsai trees.

From this point, its a waiting game to see if the tree recovers from all the stress of becoming a Christmas tree - and starting its journey to become a Bonsai tree! Step 3: Decide on the Bonsai style. Once the tree shows signs of healthy growth (new shoots appeared in the growing season), you can start styling the tree.

Persimmon Bonsai, the Diospyros virginiana. General information about the Persimmon Bonsai tree. Persimmon bonsai are typically grown from the Diospyros species, with the most common being Diospyros virginiana (the American persimmon). Another variety is the Diospyros kaki bonsai (the Japanese persimmon).

Maidenhair Bonsai (Ginkgo biloba bonsai) General information about the Ginkgo Bonsai tree. On young trees the bark is light grey and on old trees dark grey and furrowed. Some old trees produce so-called „Chichi“, hanging swellings reminding of stalactites.