Types of Bonsai

There are many different kinds of bonsai trees, each of which requires specific nutrients and water. For example, an indoor or subtropical climate will require a different type of tree than a tropical one. The height of a bonsai tree determines which kind of tree it will be. The following are six of the most … Read more

Important Facts About Bonsai

Important Facts About Bonsai Japanese gardeners often call these miniature trees bonsai. They are an ancient art form that originated in China. Penjing, or “penzai”, is a practice that uses traditional techniques to create entire natural scenes in pots. A bonsai is a Japanese version of this Chinese art form. The beauty of these miniature … Read more

How to Trim Imperial Bonsai Outdoor

When the Japanese government was struggling, it shipped plants to the United States. One of these shipments included an imperial bonsai, or a large tree. These plants were more than a century old, and they were meant to be displayed in the Japanese pavilion at the 1913 Panama-Pacific International Exposition. These trees also needed frequent … Read more

The Imperial Art of Cultivating Bonsai Trees

Imperial bonsai, also known as imperials, are among the world’s most popular trees. They’re also treasured for their unique character and beautiful appearance. The majority of people who grow these trees choose them because they’re rare, unlike many other types of bonsais available on the market today. Because of their beauty and rarity, they’re sometimes … Read more

Indoor Bonsai Types

Indoor Bonsai Types The basic types of Bonsai trees are the Mame (Ficus), Shoho, Kogar, Migna and the Kohaku. Mame means’mighty tree’. This is a medium sized tree which usually grows up to three meters tall and has a thick trunk and a slant growth. It is an adaptable plant and is best cultivated in … Read more

How to Grow Bonsai Trees

Bonsai is an original Japanese version of the classic Chinese fine art wood carving or penjing. Unlike pen Jing, which uses ancient traditional methods to create large natural scenes in small containers that resemble real plants, bonsai uses modern art and techniques of miniatureaturizing natural landscapes into miniature artworks. The end result is an amazing … Read more