Bonsai
Bonsai Classes
If you’re interested in learning about how to grow a bonsai tree you should consider attending bonsai classes.
These are an excellent way to get a good grounding in bonsai so that you can grow and style your bonsai tree.
There are bonsai enthusiasts in most continents and they meet in bonsai clubs and societies. They will [...]
Japanese Maple Bonsai Tree
If you’re looking for an elegant bonsai with brilliant coloured autumn leaves and a graceful structure you need look no further than the Japanese maple bonsai tree.
Acer palmatum is a magnificent specimen and will be admired by your family and friends. It is a popular species with bonsai enthusiasts as it responds well to bonsai [...]
Repotting Bonsai
An essential element in ensuring that your bonsai tree remains healthy is root pruning. This is carried out as part of the process of repotting bonsai.
In nature the roots of trees spread as they grow and form new roots. This pattern is not possible in a bonsai confined to a small pot and that is [...]
Flowering Bonsai
Flowering bonsai are a firm favourite with many people. The combination of the miniature size of the tree and the brilliant colours of the flowers create a spectacular flowering bonsai tree.
There are many species of flowering bonsai. They include Satsuki Azalea, Cotoneaster, Winter Jasmine, Crab Apple, Flowering Cherry, Wisteria, Serissa, Firethorn, Deciduous Holly, Quince, White [...]
Bonsai Information
There are many sources of bonsai information available. These include books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, websites, YouTube videos and bonsai clubs. And this is by no means an exhaustive list!
An internet search will give you a huge choice of resources – the challenge for most people is finding the appropriate information.
For me a great way of [...]
Bonsai Nurseries
If you are interested in bonsai, be that as a beginner or a more experienced grower, a visit to a bonsai nursery will be very worthwhile.
These specialist centres have stocks of bonsai trees and bonsai accessories for sale. They are also the places where you can get good advice and answers to any questions you [...]
Bonsai Tree Meaning
Many people who admire bonsai ask about the origin and meaning of bonsai tree. So here are some facts.
Bonsai is an ancient art form that originated in China and Japan and is primarily focused on producing beautiful miniaturized trees and plants. Bonsai is in fact a Japanese version of the original Chinese word ‘pun-sai’ that [...]
Bonsai Tips
Growing bonsai trees presents many challenges as well as giving great pleasure and a sense of achievement. There are many aspects to consider and the following bonsai tips will help to ensure that your bonsai trees develop to their full potential.
1. Watering. This is the single most important factor in maintaining healthy, thriving bonsai trees. Lack [...]
Bonsai for Beginners
Growing bonsai is a very rewarding hobby but it can be daunting for those just starting out. To help those who are keen to learn more here are my 5 ‘Bonsai for Beginners’ tips.
1. Don’t be put off by information overload. In the world of bonsai lack of information is not the problem! If you [...]
Flowering Bonsai – Serissa
There are many flowering bonsai species but if you want one with a long flowering time then Serissa is ideal. It is also known as ‘Tree of a thousand stars’.
Serissa foetida (or Serissa japonica) produces tiny, white trumpet shaped flowers for long periods of the year. It has small glossy leaves and a twisted and [...]
