By Jasper Kwon Lee


The Japanese art of flower arrangement has now become known all over the world. This genre of art is regarded to be by most people as essentially a horticultural masterpiece which literally means in Japanese as tray planting. A whole Bonsai garden can feature a awesome view of a virgin paradise. Though made small, the serenity and reverence that the bonsai gives onlookers and the minds behind it are astoundingly amazing. It is with a great amount of passion and calmness people have to have and be able to nurture one bonsai let alone your own bonsai garden.

The components that form part of the Bonsai plant are equally important. The composition of soil must allow proper seepage and aeration simultaneously and be able to hold on to nutrients and water that would be taken in by the plant. A lot of people place a carpet of moss on the top of the soil or small stones, underneath is a mixture of ground earth and at the bottom is coarse soil. You can even purchase improved soil mixture made especially for Bonsai trees in plant stores everywhere if you are dubious about which types to use that will be effective for the plants growth. Just as significant as the soil, the pot should have the right number of holes to provide ample drainage. Some have the tendency to put excessive water and can drown the plant eventually killing it. A lot of plant containers that are used are make use of clay and vary in shapes and sizes. It would be best to make use of plant containers that are right in size so that repotting can be done without breaking a sweat. Pots that are too small may affect the health of the the plant. Pots that are provide too much space, on the other hand, may cause problems to the roots and stem that are covered by the soil.

Just as significant as the soil, the container should have the right number of holes to provide ample drainage. Some people can put excessive water which can lead the plant to drown eventually killing it. Majority pots that are used are made of clay and come in different shapes and sizes. It would be best to use pots that are correct in size allowing the changing of the pots to be done easily. Pots that are on the small side may affect the growth of the the plant. Pots that are too big, however, may affect the shape of the roots and stem that are under the soil.

Nurturing a bonsai tree does not only involve taking off a few small branches and maintaining the size by pruning on a regular basis. You must be sure to make time in caring for it properly since for it to grow the way you want it to, you would need keen attention to details and regular monitoring. A popular way to train your Bonsai tree is by coiling the trunk with steel wire allowing you to get the desired crookedness of the Bonsai.

Bonsai tree care only requires the best. There is a need for enough lighting regardless if it is an indoor or outdoor bonsai in order to ensure full growth. In the case of the latter, it should be put in a place that has direct light from sun. In the former, the plant can be placed inside the house where there is enough morning sunlight.




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