Bonsai trees – Mimic a huge plant to a small pot 

Do you have a deep love for planting trees? Yes. It is very common to many of us. But what if we have limited space in our surroundings? If so, are we going to kill our interest in our mind itself? No, here is the answer for you to grow your idea to make your little dream come true. So, as we mentioned here, you have Bonsai trees to realize your inner thoughts as a tree lover. They are so cute, attractive and can be an answer to your space problem too. Here, today we are going to give you some inner facts about Bonsai trees. We invite you to go through them and grab some knowledge too.

What are Bonsai Trees?

The term bonsai is from Japan. The usual meaning of it is that planted in a container. This technique is introduced and derived in China based on their horticulture practices. This was originated from penjing, which is the Chinese practice. Then this was developed under the Zen Buddhism influences in Japan. So, the aim is to mimic the shape and reality of real trees by their small version. What you want to know is this is not a plant genetically changed or modified. You can use any tree to make it into a bonsai tree. We will discuss this further in our article. 

How to Take Care of Bonsai Trees?

We know that bonsai trees are more delicate and fragile than normal trees. But if you have a good idea about the basic rules that technique engages in, you will not have to worry in the future. These few guidelines help to take care of their miniature trees accurately. You have to pay great attention to watering, fertilizing, and location selecting too. 

Locating of the tree

When selecting a good location for your bonsai plant, you have to consider the time of the year, local climate & temperature, and so on. According to the tree type, your plant can locate indoors or outdoor. You can use Ficus or Carmona plants for the indoor bonsai tree, as they need high relative humidity. So, you have to place a humidity tray and place them in an area with a constant temperature all over the day. 

Many trees require to be placed outside, depending on their annual cycle. Also, if you are going to overprotect your plant, it affects the plant’s health. For example, if you overprotect it in the winter, it may harm the natural adaptation of the plant. You have to determine the species, and according to that, you can optimize the care for the plant.

Watering of the tree

The other utmost important part of the caring of a bonsai tree is its watering. Do you have any idea about the frequency of the watering of the plant? This has several influences such as the plant species, plant size, size of the pot, soil, time of the year, and climate. So, without properly investigating each parameter I mentioned earlier, we cannot predict the frequency of watering that your plant required. But, with a basic understanding of the few factors, you can predict and have a good idea about watering and its importance. 

The time of watering can be determined by analyzing the texture of the soil. If the soil is slightly dry, that is the exact time that your plant requires water. Please do not hurry up to pour water when the soil is wet. You can check this by entering your finger about 1 cm deep into the soil. If you feel moist, do not water. If it is slightly dry, please treat your attractive tree with water. Try to avoid watering daily as you do to your flower plants. These trees do not require water daily. 

Soil mixture

Bonsai soil plays a top role in a healthy tree. You have to optimize your soil before planting. If you use a good soil mixture, you do not have to water with higher frequencies because some soil types act as water reservoirs and release water when the plant needs it. Compost is a good soil type that you can use to plant these. 

Fertilizing the tree

This factor is also crucial for the growth and development of the bonsai tree. As we all know, the roots of a tree move here and there in search of nutrients. But, when we apply this theory to the bonsai trees, we have to extend good care for fertilization. As the bonsai tree is confined to a small pot, the plant cannot search for nutrients and thus makes the breaking of the pot too. So, proper fertilization is essential. 

Fertilizer should contain nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. The ratio of these three elements can differ according to the growth period of a normal plant. But, experts in the bonsai technique recommend using the same ratio throughout the growth cycle. Also, you have to know n the micronutrients such as manganese, iron, boron, zinc, copper, and molybdenum. Depending on the plant’s time, species, development stage, and healthiness, you can decide the fertilizing frequency. 

Types of bonsai trees

There are two most popular bonsai species around the world. There are used to create Juniper bonsai and Ficus bonsai. 

You can find Juniper bonsai in large stores, where they have used juniper genus plants such as coniferous trees and shrubs. These bonsai plants can not live indoors, so you have to keep them outside with a lot of sunlight. Also, they do not require much water. If so, they are very resistant to pests and other diseases.

Ficus bonsai trees prefer indoor conditions and require normal watering. In summer, you can keep it outside, and the temperature should be relatively constant. Too much misting can cause fungus attacks.

Apart from that, some other plants suit the formation of bonsai. Japanese maple bonsai is very attractive due to its lobed leaves, shading colours, and easiness to form a bonsai.

Cherry blossom bonsai is very famous in Japan due to its importance in decorative purposes. Not only flowers in white and pink, but it also gives you delicious fruit in summer. 

 

Bodhi tree bonsai is famous due to its religious importance. These trees require more sun and heat than the other bonsai types. Also, these grow very fast and become tough plants.

You can use some succulent plants such as Jade trees for bonsai with special care. As this has thick, fleshy stems with leaves, you can make these Jade plants into a mature-looking bonsai tree.

Bougainvillaea is one of the great bonsai plants, with its colourful papery flowers. As it has different shades, it is very attractive and pretty due to its high growth and ease of handling when wiring; this is considered one of the best bonsai trees.

Conclusion

Bonsai trees are mind-blowing and give you good pleasure. Bonsai technique is an art. Mimic a huge tree into a pot is something interesting to know and follow. We hope in this article; we made good sense for you towards the technique. So, we hope you will try your bonsai tree one day.