How to grow bonsai trees
September 5th, 2008
You might think that growing bonsai trees is difficult - but at least there’s a bit of history behind it! The practise was developed originally by the Chinese,-and as so often happened, the Japanese copied it and developed it. Bonsai literally means “tree in a pot”, and the tree is dwarfed by constant pruning of roots and branches and the use of wires.
You shape the tree at a very young age by pruning and trimming above and below the soil level. Some of the trees can be as small as two inches while others can grow up to two feet tall.
How do I start?
First of all, choose the kind of bonsai you want to grow. There are many to choose from, whether you go for cutting or seed is up to you. Make sure that you have a variety with naturally small leaves.
Find a shallow pot and ensure that it is not glazed on the inside - this could prevent the tree from breathing. Check that you have sufficient drainage.
First of all, however, you must put it in a large pot or even in the ground to allow it to gain strength. When you think that the bonsai has matured sufficiently, then you can put it in the pot.
The soil is especially important for bonsai trees - you need special bonsai soil that can be bought from any good garden centre, and you need to buy feed that includes nitrogen and phosphoric acid for the autumn. If your garden centre cannot supply this, go online and search for it.
Consider how humid the environment is where you place the bonsai. You could place it in the kitchen or stimulate the humidity by placing your shallow pot in a shallow tray of water and allowing that to evaporate gently.
Of course, it’s your creation and your chance to show your artistic flair. You prune and you water as much or as little as you want, and in the end you will have the reward. It can prove expensive to buy in bonsai trees but if you start from scratch, you have a rewarding hobby!
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