To many beginners, the question How to Start a Bonsai becomes very familiar. If that’s also your case, keep reading and you’ll find the answer here. As a novice, you have several options in choosing starter trees. The first one is pretty easy: just stop by a bonsai stores and buy a fully-trained bonsai tree that you like the […]
Do you know that history of bonsai started nearly 2,500 years ago? When thinking bonsai, we tend to associate it with the Japanese world. While that view point has a reasonable basis, it is not really true. Though the term “Bonsai” originates from a Japanese word meaning “tray planting”, the passion of growing trees as a […]
What is bonsai tree meaning? I used to ask that question when I started falling in love with that hobby. In this article, I want to share what I learn from bonsai books and websites, and more importantly, from my own feeling as well. First, let’s talk about the literal meaning of the word. Bonsai, […]
Bonsai enthusiasts need to have common understanding of bonsai terms to communicate efficiently. That is especially true for a non-English speaking practitioner like me. That’s why I’m trying to collect and set up a glossary of bonsai terms, from which I can look up and use relating terms as correctly as possible. I hope that will […]
I list in this Bonsai FAQ page the most frequently asked questions with regard to bonsai, together with relating answers. If you can’t find your question and answer here, please don’t hesitate to let me know. Let’s build a list of frequently asked questions about bonsai together. Bonsai FAQ – General Questions What is bonsai and how can […]
You want to buy a bonsai tree, don’t you? Great, because this page will give you useful guidelines to help you to do the job better. Generally, you might want to buy a bonsai tree for several purposes as follows: To buy a bonsai tree, buyers should be interested in below factors: bonsai price, choosing […]
What bonsai supplies do we need to grow trees successfully? Besides bonsai tools such as scissors, turntable, root rake, etc. bonsai fanciers still need many other fundamental supplies and accessories to take care of their plants. I’ll show you the most commonly used bonsai supplies including: soil, fertilizer, humidity tray, wire, etc. Soil Soils provide water […]
You want to know how to grow bonsai trees? Great! In this article you’ll find many useful guidelines to complete your desire. First of all, you need to get prepared by exposure to the bonsai world. There’re several ways: reading about bonsai; looking at bonsai trees, especially masterpieces available to you; talking to experienced growers, […]
In this article, types of bonsai trees means bonsai tree species. Though plants can be categorized into groups according to styles, shapes … I’ll talk about those in other articles. Actually, there are many types of bonsai trees, and perhaps nobody knows the exact number. Yet, bonsai lovers usually know popular species; at least those are […]
Do you want to know how to make bonsai? Yeah, that’s good question if you really desire to learn more about the living art of bonsai. In this article, I show you all necessary instructions to choose, grow, and take care of your lovely bonsai tree. Growing and caring Bonsai techniques Pests and diseases Bonsai […]
