Bonsai forms part ll

Stone form
This form mimics the tree, which is in the mountains in fight with the wind. Thus tree grows on the rocks, with visible root that go back to the earth. A young plant must be plant in narrow and deep dish. Roots placed in the cracks and cut those that do not go back to basics. Stone of a plant placed in the container, around the lower third of the land of stone installation, the remainder covered by mostly by regular moisture. In 6 to 12 months, strengthened the roots to the stone and moss can be removed.
Appropriate Plants: maple, juniper, pine, spruce...

Cascading form
In this form imitate a tree at the edge of cliffs. The principal feature the trunk or more often reinforced the lower arm, which extends beyond the lower edge of the container. This is achieved through the use of wires, or seizes the property of trees that still grow up and to the light. The container is tilted or in the extreme, on a side, but when the bonsai is already complete, of course, turns it upright again. Because of the balance the plant needs lower and higher container.
Suitable plants: larch, willow, juniper, pine...

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New form ambient bonsai

Ambient Bonsai

In recent times the sale of new forms of bonsai,raised by gardeners from a variety of tropical and subtropical bonsai tree spices.Because this ambient bonsais can't transfer the cold, they should be in the colder climate over the winter to stay in a closed place.This trees are better adapted to ambient conditions as the "normal" bonsai trees and generally they can have less dry air, due to heating places.We could have had them all year in the apartment, but is of great benefit, if they are in summer for some time placed outdoor.
Ambient Bonsai

Ambient Bonsai

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Bonsai Trees-Education

For success in the development of trees is necessary to take into account the natural forms of trees and their growth.

Bonsai will look nicer and more natural, when looking at seedling and take advantage of its strengths, it can not be any forced into any situation.
In education, it is important to us represents the fun, relaxation, not competition. Ideally, every move you made has to take time for reflection. Trees grow very slowly so it is necessary in bringing great deal of patience. To make a real visible progress can be expected only a few years.
In urban environments, which lack the natural environment, trees will be issued a secret of its growth, the time and need a clear eye.

Each plant has its own requirements for temperature, light, wintering ... therefore it is good to thoroughly check on each plant before the purchase if it will enable a suitable environment for survival.
Containers for bonsais are different forms, colors and materials. The most appropriate containers are made of highly glazed baked clay.
The form and color of the container should be adjusted to bonsai and not vice versa.
Planting must be in an appropriate mixture of peat, sand and clay.
When we take care of such sensitive plant, care must be taken to
pests, which are usually:
mites,
Gray mold

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Bonsai Trees-Education

For success in the development of trees is necessary to take into account the natural forms of trees and their growth.
Bonsai will look nicer and more natural, when looking at seedling and take advantage of its strengths, it can not be any forced into any situation.
In education, it is important to us represents the fun, relaxation, not competition. Ideally, every move you made has to take time for reflection. Trees grow very slowly so it is necessary in bringing great deal of patience. To make a real visible progress can be expected only a few years.
In urban environments, which lack the natural environment, trees will be issued a secret of its growth, the time and need a clear eye.
Each plant has its own requirements for temperature, light, wintering ... therefore it is good to thoroughly check on each plant before the purchase if it will enable a suitable environment for survival.
Containers for bonsais are different forms, colors and materials. The most appropriate containers are made of highly glazed baked clay.
The form and color of the container should be adjusted to bonsai and not vice versa.
Planting must be in an appropriate mixture of peat, sand and clay.
When we take care of such sensitive plant, care must be taken to
pests, which are usually:
mites,
Gray mold

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Pruning Bonsai

Bonsai need regular pruning both above and below ground throughout their lives. How often to prune depends on how fast the particular kind of tree or bush grows, the size of the pot and the growing conditions.The first place to prune is below ground. Roots eventually fill the soil in a small bonsai pot, so they need to be pruned back to make room for fresh soil. Root-prune deciduous bonsai in early spring or late autumn, and evergreen bonsai in early spring or late summer.The way to root prune is to lift the plant out of its pot and slice back the root ball all around and underneath with a sharp knife. After teasing roots on the outside of the ball outwards, put the plant back in the pot and pack new soil among the roots. Using a stick _ a chopstick is appropriate _ to pack down the soil makes sure that no air spaces are left which would dry out the roots.Now turn your attention to the top portions of your bonsai. The time to prune the stems is now, while the plant is dormant, and then again while it is actively growing.Bonsai respond to stem pruning just as other plants do. Pinch off the tips of any shoots whose growth you want to slow. Shorten a stem where you want the remaining part to branch. Rub off buds or cut stems back to their origins where growth is congested. To make a pine, spruce or juniper bonsai bushier, pinch back the new growth just as its expanding.Because bonsai are viewed at such close range,

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Bonsai Size

Most bonsai are created from plants that otherwise would grow into towering trees or billowing shrubs. You can purchase bonsai or start your own by digging up a smallish wild tree or a seedling that popped up in your yard. This plant will need its roots pruned before it goes into a pot. The far-reaching roots of wild plants must be untangled and shortened to fit into its pot.

 

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Buying Bonsai

Most Bonsai enthusiasts started their hobby with either buying or receiving a ready-made Bonsai tree from a friend.

Bonsai trees
Most large garden centers sell large quantities of Bonsai trees, although these are usually never high quality, prices tend to be low.

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Bonsai Trees Care-Overwintering Bonsai trees

Overwintering Bonsai trees
In nature trees are often subjected to temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius (50 °F) the roots however are too deep under the ground to freeze.Keeping your trees in a greenhouse or cold frame during the winter is recommended for those living in cold areas, as roots in the shallow pots easily freeze.

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Bonsai Indoors

Growing bonsai indoors does not have to be a difficult task for most people. If you provide enough lighting and a warm atmosphere, then virtually any type of Bonsai can be grown indoors successfully. You should find a perfect location for your Bonsai.If you can locate a window in your home that maintains the correct temperature for your Bonsai, then placing your Bonsai near the window will help ensure a healthier plant.

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Wiring of a Bonsai

Wiring of a bonsai is not done to keep the plant small, but rather is a temporary measure used to hold branches in a desired position.When wiring, try to imitate the natural curves of trees in nature.There are two types of bonsai wire available - copper wire and aluminium wire.

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Repotting Bonsai trees

To prevent a tree from being pot-bound and ultimately starving to death, regular repotting is very important.It depends on the tree species, age and size of container how often a Bonsai needs to be repotted. Fast growing trees will have to be repotted every two years, while older, more mature trees need to be repotted every 3 to 5 years.

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Bonsai trees introduction

In Japanese, bonsai can be literally translated as 'tray planting' but since originating in Asia, so many centuries ago - it has developed into a whole new form. To begin with, the tree and the pot form a single harmonious unit where the shape, texture and colour of one, compliments the other. Then the tree must be shaped.
It is the art of dwarfing trees or plants and developing them into an aesthetically appealing shape by growing, pruning and training them in containers according to prescribed techniques.
Overall, bonsai is a great interest, hobby or even profession to undertake. Although famous theologians have claimed that it is actually 90% art to a meager 10% of horticulture, it has to be said that a successful bonsai is most definitely a horticultural masterpiece. Every experienced bonsai enthusiast has his/her own personal idea of what bonsai is to them and what defining factors make them aesthetically appealing.

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