Caring For Your Bonsai (or is That Bonzi!) Tree

Taking care of bonsai trees is much like creating a work of art, only this art involves a living thing.
It is a challenging hobby, but one that is highly rewarding.

The beginning bonsai gardener has to be extremely patient, as it can take years for a tree to take the shape and form that is required.

There are many, many types of Bonsai tree. Practically any plant can be used to produce an attractive bonsai, but some species respond better than others.

When choosing which type of tree to start with, you must bear in mind the environment and conditions that you are able to provide for it.

Very few plants respond well to being very wet, and also lots respond very badly to being very dry. So the bonsai gardener must be very aware of this. Any bonsai that is neglected and not looked after properly will soon perish.

Growing your own bonsai is the least expensive option when starting out. Plants are free if grown from seed or cuttings, and to start with any normal plant pot will suffice to grow it in. The downside of this route however is the amount of time needed to see results.

When buying an established bonsai, expect to pay more for older trees. These will have been nurtured and brought along as you would hope to do yourself, so the older the plant, generally speaking the more expensive it will be.

When taking this direction, buy the best tree you can afford and treat it as well as you would a good friend.

Also bear in mind that buying your bonsai from a professional dealer, who will offer you good advice is always advisable. Good specimens are not cheap, after all a lot of care and attention has to be taken for them to thrive.

But as with all things in life, you get what you pay for. But if you can find a nice tree, that will do well in the conditions you can provide, you will be rewarded with years of pleasure.

Specialist bonsai tools are available which make the bonsai hobbyists job easier.

A pair of sturdy, and very sharp scissors are the number one priority. These will be used for cutting through roots which can be very fibrous and tough.

A smaller pair of scissors will be needed for cutting shoots and also for pruning. These must be sharp. Nail or surgical scissors are ideal.

A pair of tweezers will also be required for various jobs such as weeding pots, and debugging!

But everyday household tools can be substituted for these if funds are tight.

The art of Bonsai is a very rewarding hobby. A beautiful bonsai is more than just a tree, it is evocative of the tranquility and perfection of nature.

Go ahead, and create the best bonsai possible.
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