subject: Tips for Growing Bonsai Trees [print this page] Tips for Growing Bonsai Trees Tips for Growing Bonsai Trees
Growing and enjoying lush green trees are the luxuries that not many can afford these days as people are increasingly dwelling in apartments. Apartments also do not provide enough scope for people to indulge in their hobby gardening. However, there are many who have found an alternative -- Bonsai. It's the art of growing trees in containers that originated in China around 1,000 years ago, and later was developed by Japanese. In many houses today, around the world, one can find bonsai trees giving the soothing green touch to the living room setting. In addition to trees, plants and also shrubs can be developed into a bonsai.
Bonsai is often considered a piece of art, and to grow bonsai trees, one requires expertise and patience. The miniature form of the tree takes around five years to develop. It's usually developed from a seed or cutting. A comprehensive research is required on how to develop a tree, the kind of soil one should use, watering process, environmental requirements, and other requirements. A number of books, written by experts, are available in the market on Bonsai techniques. Also, one can find comprehensive information online. It's also a good idea to consult a Bonsai expert before buying the container to grow 6 inches to 3 ft tall tree.
One should consider the geographical location and accordingly select the tree species. The selection of the container is as important as selecting the plant that one wants to develop into bonsai tree. The size and style of the tree depends on the container, and also it should be aesthetically appealing. The selected tree should be pruned to give it the desired shape, and the some of the branches should be wired. Before, transferring the tree to the bonsai pot, a lot of the roots should be cut. It's important to understand the soil make-up before covering the root with it.
