THICKENING THE TRUNK OF A BONSAI

Bonsai Trees

Bonsai Trees

THICKENING THE TRUNK OF A BONSAI

It often happens that the trunk of a Bonsai looks too thin in relation to the crown and if this occurs you will have to resolve to thickness it.It is the lower branches that determine the thickness of a tree-trunk,so cut them away once the trunk is as thick as you want it.
If you want to thicken only the base of the trunk,start in spring by wrapping a piece of aluminum wire round the trunk just below the surface of the soil.Above the wire the trunk will swell relatively quickly.Remove the wire in the autumn of the same year otherwise it will constrict the tree too much and it might die.

Bonsai Trees

Bonsai Trees

Bonsai Trees

Bonsai Trees

Bonsai-The complete guide to art and technique

Bonsai-The complete guide to art and technique

Bonsai-The complete guide to art and technique

BONSAI-THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO ART AND TECHNIQUE

Bonsai-The complete guide to art and technique

Bonsai-The complete guide to art and technique

Bonsai-The complete guide to art and technique

Bonsai-The complete guide to art and technique

Bonsai-The complete guide to art and technique

Bonsai-The complete guide to art and technique

Bonsai-The complete guide to art and technique

Bonsai-The complete guide to art and technique

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL BONSAI

Internal (room) bonsai


INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL BONSAI

External(outdoor) bonsai


Bonsai are with special pruning technique of over-ground and under-ground parts grown dwarf trees. They grow very slowly in shallow containers and retain a miniature form. The containers are small, square, rectangular, round or oval, 2 to 3 times baked and resistant to low temperatures. The plants need watered regularly so that the roots never dry out.

There are internal (room) and external (outdoor) bonsai, for which is necessary to decide before buying. Internal bonsai are simple tog grow and do not require special care. These include various types of trees and shrubs, which home is in warm places. They grow continuously during winter and summer and do not need a winter rest.

Internal (room) bonsai


External bonsai need much more care and experience. The ambient conditions can not teach but require an external space. With the arrival of the first salt to fall and the tree leaves are preparing for winter vacation. Their growth for several months expires.

For beginners, I recommend an internal (room) Bonsai.

External(outdoor) bonsai

Bonsai plant containers

Bonsai plant containers


A good bonsai has its roots,trunk,brunches and leaves all in proportion.The tree,the surface of the soil with moss or grasses growing on it,and the container are all finely in accord.
Bonsai that grow upright should be placed in shallow,rectangular or oval dishes,whilst weeping trees,as for instance in the cascade style,need to be offset by deep,round or square dish.
The shape of the dish needs to complement the overall form of the plant.A tree with a thick,heavy-looking crown cries out a weighty container.The color,too,must be chosen to suit.Trees that flower and those that have light-green leaves go best with light-colored,glazed dishes.
Dark foliage is complemented by shades of dark red,grey or brown.As for size,choose a dish with the width about two-thirds of the height of the tree,if your bonsai is planted on its own.
With groups of plants the dish needs to have a width about two-thirds the height of the tallest tree.
To be successful at choosing your container you may find it helpful to develop your sense of taste and feeling for shape by studying acknowledges successes in the art of bonsai.

Bonsai plant containers


The bonsai dishes you can buy from specialist dealers usually come from Japan and China and among them you will find a fairly large range of containers in lots of different colours,sizes and shapes.It can be a difficult and time-consuming business finding the right dish,but it is always worth the effort involved.

Bonsai plant containers

Bonsai -Miniature landscapes(Saikei)

Bonsai -Miniature landscapes(Saikei)


Saikei are miniature landscapes planted in shallow dishes to represent a piece of natural scenery-perhaps a strip of river,a waterfall in the mountains,a pine grove by the sea or a deciduous wood with pathways and streams.Saikei have a long history if we include among the art those miniature landscapes depicted on thirteenth and fourteenth century scroll paintings.The art of forming saikei was rediscovered recently by Japanese bonsai master,who developed the art further.In the West,saikei is becoming better known and has attracted much admiration from bonsai enthusiasts.

Bonsai -Miniature landscapes(Saikei)


Saikei are different from bonsai group plantings mainly in that not only trees are used but also rocks and various types of earth-sometimes even tiny houses,bridges,animals and figures,too.Good saikei formations work because the three basic elements,trees,rocks and earth combine in a harmonious way.

Bonsai -Miniature landscapes(Saikei)


Bonsai -Miniature landscapes(Saikei)

Bonsai-complex watering

Bonsai-complex watering


Bonsai-complex watering
In order not to misunderstandings, already at the beginning I should clarify, that we are talking about native tree species, which means that the trees are belongs outside.
This also adjusts the watering regime, since the only rule for watering is that there are no rules.
Watering
Watering bonsai is a very easy task, but for the following reasons also very difficult. The quantity and frequency of watering depends on several factors, such as: the type of soil, a mixture of soil, container size and weather conditions.
When watered?
There is no general recipe for watering! Normally you should watering bonsai several times a week; a frequency is dependent on temperature and air humidity. It is important to keep soil moist but not wet.

Bonsai-complex watering


How to watering?
You must always water from the top, slightly over the tree crown. Add water so long, that the water came through the drainage holes of container. Never watering during the day, this is to avoid cooling the earth, which is best for the roots and water droplets may also cause burns on the sheets. The best time to water is at the evening, so the tree has all night long, as that absorbs more moisture. The best water for irrigation is rainwater.

Bonsai-complex watering

Bonsai Tree-Aesthetic Object

Bonsai Tree-Aesthetic Object


The Bonsai tree can be your friend, teacher, or simply the aesthetic object. You can watch it through the eyes of thousand years, full of legends and spirituality. It may be your children, your education will respond exactly like: too much than too little care it can be destroyed ... Older than bonsai is, the harder it is bending without consequences ... Perceive to be his "soul", listen to him and select the appropriate style of design. And never forget: the tree is alive.

Legends told that the Bonsai have magical power, which helps to a long and healthy life. You may be dealing with this peaceful, nature-related art, someone in this fast world, really over-extended life...

Bonsai Tree-Aesthetic Object