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Seven Reasons Everyone Should Grow A Bonsai Tree

What exactly is it that makes these plants so unique? what exactly is it that makes these plants so unique and why should you grow your own? Here are seven reasons everybody should absolutely own their very own Bonsai tree. 1. There’s a Bonsai variety for everyone and they can be grown just about anywhere. With many different varieties of Bonsai to choose from you’ll be sure to find one that matches your home and requirements. Whether you’re looking for something that will thrive in the home or garden there’s a Bonsai to match. 2. Bonsai trees are basically a piece of art for your home. You’ll be amazed at how much difference a simple Bonsai plant can make to a home. A well-cared for Bonsai tree can feel like a masterpiece by adding a much-needed piece of nature into an otherwise sterile room. 3. Bonsai plants can serve as a life-long companion. Bonsai has the remarkable potential to grow for hundreds of years when c...
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Repotting Bonsai

How often should I repot? It depends on the size of container/pot and tree species how often a Bonsai tree needs to be repotted. Fast growing trees need to be repotted every two years (sometimes even every year), while older, more mature trees need to be repotted every three to five years. Do not repot on a routine, instead check on your trees every early spring by carefully removing the tree from its pot. A Bonsai needs to be repotted when the roots circle around the root system. When the roots are still contained in soil wait another year before checking again. When? Repotting work normally needs to be done during the early spring; when the tree is still in dormancy. This way the somewhat damaging effect of repotting on a tree is reduced to a minimum, as the tree does not yet have to sustain a full-grown foliage. Repotting in early spring will also ensure that damage done to the root system will be repaired soon, as soon as the tree starts growing.   Bonsai soil...

Watering Bonsai trees

How often should I water my Bonsai? As mentioned previously, how often a Bonsai tree needs to be watered depends on too many factors to provide an exact guideline. Instead, you need to observe your trees individually. The following general guidelines will help you to get Bonsai watering right: Use the right soil-mixture The soil-mixture greatly influences how often trees need to be watered, for most Bonsai trees a mixture of akadama, pumice and lava rock mixed together in a ratio of ½ to ¼ to ¼ should be fine. However, use a mixture that retains more water (by using more akadama, or even potting compost) when you cannot water your trees that regularly. Never water on a routine Keep observing your trees individually, instead of watering them on a daily routine, until you know exactly what you are doing. Water your trees when the soil gets slightly dry This means you should not water your tree when the soil is still wet but only when it feels slightly dry; use your fingers to...

Artist Creates Bonsai Plants That Intertwine With Animal Skulls

Well artist Tokyo Bonsai Lifestyle did just that. They took something that most people find odd or off putting and created something beautiful. Take a look! ■ “Erosion-erosion-” ( Skull: Male Deer / Bonsai: Akebi) Akebi tree that erodes into the body of male deer without knowing it. Eventually, the akebi tree begins to erode not only the body, but also the heart, and begins manipulating the male deer as desired. The male deer do not even notice that they are dead and continue wandering through the dark forest. ■ “King of deer” (skull: deer / plant: aloe, kangaroo pocket) A work inspired by William Golden’s novel The King of Fly. “The king of fly” is a story in which boys drifting on an uninhabited island imitate the devil that appears in the Bible and worship the pig’s head where the flock swarms as “the king of fly”. A deer skull resembling aloe as a corner and revered as the king of the forest . Despite being a symbol of God, it expresses a bizarre absurdity that wi...