Japanese bonsai is considered an artistic form of growing different species of trees or plants. However, this form of art is also popular because of the diminutive sizes of the trees that are primarily grown and nurtured with special care. Bonsai is actually derived from two separate words, bon which means tray and sai which stands for planting or growing. The name itself explains why this is so, tray planting or tray growing.
Oddly enough these are still considered outdoor plants, even though most people think they are indoor plants because of their small size. Regardless of their main location, the goal is to provide them with the proper care and nourishment needed to last over a long period of time. So before you keep your bonsai in a humid location or give it too much water, it\’s important to understand both of them can cause death.
In order to water your bonsai properly it\’s important to do it moderately. This will allow the growth and overall health of the tree to stay intact. The soil should also carry the right nutrients, and make sure the spent gas is pushed out by the fresh water. There are several different bonsai species out there, which means the watering and soil requirements for each one will be different. The point is; you have to be well-informed on your particular choice if you plan to take care of it properly.
There are 4 different ways to acquire a bonsai tree. You can develop them through cutting, grafting, layering, or planted seeds. The easiest option is through cutting, and if you want to find the perfect bonsai, take the time to choose one that suits your needs and taste. The most important tool you can use to take care of your bonsai is patience. In the beginning this will be your biggest ally, but along the way you will need some creativity to shine through when growing and taking care of it.
One perfect tree for growing and taking care is the Japanese Maple bonsai tree. They are best suited for beginners for their hardiness and ease for growing and caring. Also called Acer Palmatum, maple trees are great for growing as a bonsai. They carry good characteristics that will creatively challenge a bonsai beginner to take care of them. They are also more affordable, have amazing colorful foliage when grown, and can be easily nurtured. So, begin with choosing one with a trunk that has four inches or more in diameter. This trunk diameter allows for flexibility of growing the tree.
Creating soft curves at the lower portion of the Japanese Maple is also possibility. The artistic beauty here is uncanny, which is why so many people start out with this option. Plus you can place them in large-sized pots or simply grow them in the shaded part of your garden. Whatever the case may be they are one of the slowest growing plants around. This is what makes it feel like such an accomplishment when you\’re able to see all the colors in its foliage. During the springtime you will see red and pink with green undertones, bright red and greenish-red during the summer months, and a dark pink or red during the fall. So if you take care of it the right way you can enjoy a beautiful scarlet Maple tree every single day.
So, if it\’s bonsai-growing that\’s on your wish list, get a Japanese Maple bonsai and learn the true art of bonsai-growing or planting the easy and most pleasant way. After the Maple bonsai, go for the other species and challenge your creativity and love for trees and aesthetics at the same time.
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