Bonsai Faq About Bonsai
The list below contains comprehensive information from A-Z on everything there is to know about bonsai selection, growth, maintenance and even advanced bonsai techniques. Q. I thought there were many more styles or types of bonsai. How many are there really? A. Apart from the styles and categories described above, there are many unique and distinguished styles of bonsai. No two bonsai plants are alike. The styles presented in the first part of this book are great styles for beginning bonsai masters. Once you learn more about caring for and watering your bonsai, you can advance to creating other unique bonsai styles. Most of these require advanced wiring and pruning techniques to maintain the bonsai plants shape and appearance. An example is the root-over-rock style or a broom style. In the root over a rock style, you create an outdoor bonsai by growing a bonsai tree over or on top of a rock. This is an excellent way to create an aesthetically appealing bonsai. Many landscapers adopt this style of bonsai to create flowing gardens of bonsai plants. The bonsai appears to almost cling to the rock for balance. Most times, you will need to select a proper rock and a suitable bonsai species to grow with it. Rocks and bonsai trees should appear healthy and stable. Many experienced growers suggest using the Japanese Ibigawa Rock. You can buy this and get more information on this type of bonsai at any traditional horticulture or landscaping shop. Q. What exactly qualifies as bonsai? A. Bonsai is a tree. It is not a species or specific type of tree, but a way that someone grows a tree so that it remains small and distinctly shaped. You can create a miniature tree that twists and turns, or one that stands upright. The literal interpretation of bonsai means a tree that stands or lives in a pot. Meaning, the tree stands or lives apart from other trees and plants. Q. What type of pot should I use for my bonsai? A. You can use almost any pot, as long as it is not made of lead and contains drainage holes for water to flow through the bottom. You want the roots of your bonsai to breathe. Many people select clay pots. If you make a pot, make sure you do not paint the inside of the pot with any chemicals that may leak into the soil and cause damage to the plant or tree. Q. I thought all bonsai were indoor plants. A. Many species of bonsai can grow indoors, but all trees live outdoors in nature. Most bonsai come from temperate climates. Some people find it best to keep their bonsai inside for part of the year or for decorations during celebrations, and leave their bonsai outdoors in a special garden during other times. Q. What is the best way to fertilize my bonsai? A. No two bonsai require the same type of care. Most people find it helpful to fertilize their bonsai in the early spring or during growing season (which for some include the early fall or summer). Good fertilizer may include feed or special nutrients and chemicals for your bonsai to grow strong and healthy. Think of it like you would a powerful multi-vitamin. In fact, some bonsai producers or nurseries supply their plant owners with liquid vitamins like miracle grow to help nourish their bonsai properly. This can allow your plant to live a longer, healthier life. Q. Is there an easy and quick way to figure out how much water my bonsai needs, apart from my best “estimate?” A. When it comes to bonsai, there is something for everyone. If you visit a specialty shop or go online, you can find a water meter that will tell you exactly what times your bonsai needs watering. You can mist your bonsai more frequently than you water it to help the foliage remain green and moist, not dry. Some people add vitamins to water when they mist their bonsai to feed their bonsai trees. Q. Are there times when I should not place my bonsai in direct sunlight? A. Most bonsai trees need a lot of sunlight. Many people with indoor bonsai find they have to buy artificial lights to accommodate the needs of their plant. However, if you recently repotted your bonsai, you may keep your tree from direct contact with the sunlight for some time. Seedlings often also need less light than older plants. Check in with your local nursery if you are not sure about your plants exact sunlight requirements. |
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