The oldest known Bonasi tree is 500 years old and counting cos it still growing at the
If you want to get the full potentials of a Bonsai tree, you must really devote time to it, cos Bonsai trees need special as well as long term care. Propagation of a Bonsai tree, is either by getting stock directly from a nursery, cutting, layering or even getting it straight from the wild and buying from a grower.
There are different styles for Bonsai trees, the popular ones are:
Slanting: Also called
Formal Upright: These type of Bonsai tree are called
Informal Upright: Similar to the Formal Upright but it adopts a curve as it grows, they are also called
Cascade: Also called
Semi-Cascade: Also called
Raft: Also referred to as
Some Bonsai trees have being known to grow, as high as 60 to 80 inches and as low as 1 to 3 inches, today there are many exhibitions in Japan that showcase these beautiful amazing works of Art, one of such exhibition is held every February in Japan.
There are also several books, teaching the art of cultivation and care but here are some vital tips, to keep this amazing tree maturing nicely.
Tips for caring for a Bonsai tree
1. You must water the tree regularly or as when required, as most Bonsai soil need to either be moist or dry.
2. Always use the right type of soil and fertilizer for your Bonsai tree.
3. If you want to repot the tree, try to do it in intervals or as required by the age of the tree.
4. Wiring of the trunks and branches with a clamping device, is also very important as this is what creates the desired shape of your Bonsai.
5. Where you put your Bonsai is also vital, most species do well indoors and others don’t, so much thought should be given, to the type you want to cultivate and where you want them placed.
6. Selection of the container should suit the size, height and thickness of the trunk.
7. Defoliation also helps for short term dwarfing of foliage, though this is for certain species.
8. Deadwood Bonsai Techniques such as
9. Trimming of the tree is very important, so also pruning of its trunk, branches and roots.