Tuesday, August 16, 2011

How To Care For Bonsai Tree Branches Everyday

By Jasper Kwon Lee


The Japanese art of flower arrangement has now become known all over the world. This genre of art is considered to be by majority of people as primarily a horticultural grand work which literally means in Japanese as tray planting. One Bonsai garden can depict a awesome view of a virgin paradise. Although made small, the tranquility and peace that it exudes to the people and the minds behind it are really amazing. It is with a lot of dedication and patience people have to develop and be able to take care of one bonsai let alone your own bonsai garden.

All components of the Bonsai plant are all important. The soil mixture must allow proper drainage and aeration simultaneously and be able to hold on to nutrients and water that would be taken in by the plant. Majority of people put a carpet of moss on the top of the soil or pebbles, underneath is a mixture of fine soil and at the bottom is coarse soil. You can even buy modified soil mixture made especially for Bonsai trees in plant stores everywhere if you are unsure about which types to get that will be effective for the plants growth.

Just as significant as the soil, the pot should have enough holes so that excess water can be drained easily. Some people can put excessive water which can lead the plant to drown eventually killing it. A lot of pots that are used are made of clay and vary in shapes and sizes. It would be best to utilize pots that are correct in size allowing the changing of the pots to be done easily. Plant containers that are on the small side may affect the health of the the plant. Plant containers that are provide too much space, however, may cause problems to the parts of the plant that are under the soil.

Nurturing a bonsai tree usually calls for pruning and trimming its branches on a regular basis. You must be sure to make time in nurturing it properly since for it to grow the way you want it to, you would need meticulous and constant monitoring. One way to train your Bonsai tree is by twisting the trunk using a copper wire allowing you to get the desired crookedness of the plant.

Bonsai tree care only calls for the best. There is a need for right amount of lighting regardless if it is an indoor or outdoor bonsai for optimum growth. For the latter, your Bonsai should be located in a place that receives direct sunlight. In the former, the plant can be put inside the house where there is enough morning sunlight.

No matter how much the cost is to care for your Bonsai, it would be best to make use of fertilizers to ensure bonsai plant. Always keep in mind to put water on your plant as needed especially since the plant containers have little soil and there is limited water source. Changing pots is needed before your bonsai tree outgrows its container. Growing your own Bonsai tree will require the best of care to manifest its magnificence.




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