Bonsai’s are not dwarfed varieties of plants, they are dwarfed by the conditions in which they live, in a small shallow tray. They look nice and rather very stylish. I’ll tell you how to grow one of your own bonsai. There are certain characteristics to look out for which will suit to create an attractive plant which will flourish.
WHICH PLANT TO SELECT: Any tree or plant can be turned into a bonsai. Diminutive leaves or pines- trees with finely textured and compact greenery are among the best specimens for bonsai as they more accurately re-create the look of a large wild tree in miniature. If you wish to grow a specimen that fruits or flowers, make sure that these too are naturally small. An attractive trunk- this can depend on your taste but generally an unusual trunk is desirable as it adds character and the impression of age. The colour and texture of the bark is also important. Dwarfed varieties- although any tree can be adapted to bonsai, dwarf forms adapt easily so can be a good choice for beginners. Trees that grow large in nature will be much more of a challenge .
CUTTINGS: Cuttings are a relatively effective way to begin creating a bonsai for several reasons: Cuttings can be obtained very easily - even from discarded cuttings, although it’s advisable to cut it for yourself to ensure it is an exact cut .Cuttings are much quicker to establish than seeds - they put down roots very quickly and can then grow much faster than seeds.There are 2 main types of cuttings.Softwood cuttings are less mature as they are taken from that seasons growth, usually in early Summer. Hardwood cuttings are taken from growth at least a year old when the wood has fully ripe. These are usually taken in the Autumn. Plants raised from cuttings retain all characteristics from their parent plant - although it is beneficial to combine positive traits from 2 parents can be done with seeds and grafting, Cuttings can guarantee a plant of the same quality as it’s parent. The only negative point for cuttings is that some species will not root.
WATER: Watering your plant correctly can be the most difficult task in caring for it as most bonsai die from incorrect watering. The amount of water a plant needs depends on several factors: Indoor or Outdoor - An outdoor variety will recieve some watering from natural rain and dew but this cannot be relied upon solely. Indoor varieties will obviously need all their water provided for them by us Time of year - Some bonsai may require watering twice a day in the summer months, but less during winter Species - Some varieties of bonsai require more water than others, some require very less water. To view the link How the Bonsai looks.
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April 30th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
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