Figurines in Penjing

Taken in Bonsai Exhibition of 2010 Hong Kong Flower Show

As mentioned in an earlier post – Chinese Penjing & Japanese Bonsai, one of the major difference between Chinese penjing and Japanese bonsai is the scope of these two related art forms. With the meaning of the words – “bonsai” (盆栽) and “penjing” (盆景), it is clear that while the Japanese bonsai is focusing on the creation of a perfect tree, the Chinese penjing is more of reproducing a miniature natural scene. Many of the elaborate tray sceneries created by Chinese artists clearly defy the parameters of bonsai.
So, Chinese penjing is a little less “strict” and often involves the use of rocks, small figurines and mudmans, multiple trees, and water to complete the illusion of a landscape in a bonsai pot or on a marble slab. Little clay structures like huts, pagodas, boats and bridges are also often use in penjing. And with these traces of human existence that are frequently found in many Chinese painting, the close connection between penjing and painting is obvious.

Taken in 2009 Guangzhou Penjing (Bonsai) Exhibition

Taken in 2009 Guangzhou Penjing (Bonsai) Exhibition

Figurines have always had a place in Chinese penjing as an aesthetic contribution. In an effort to capture the realism of a favorite scenic view, an intricate part would involve the use of figurines of people, animals, huts and temples, to give an appearance of great age and size to the miniature forests.

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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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The Oldest Known Bonsai

Bonsai trees are not a house plant, but a miniature tree, which requires equal opportunities for growth as the normal tree growth.
The Oldest Known Bonsai

 

Austrian village Seeboden

With these words you will be accepted in a bonsai museum in the Austrian village Seeboden by owner, lover of all Japanese. You'll learn that the Japanese bonsai are rarely placed in an apartment; they may do so only on special occasions, when he devoted a special place of honor.
Bonsai trees
The word bonsai, it is used incorrectly in the West for all the miniature grown plants (Western have came up with the bonsai room, but in the opinion of the professionals do not deserve this name), comes from the Japanese pronunciation of Chinese terms pensai and in literal translation means tree in a tray (container).
Oldest Bonsai in the bonsai museum in Seeboden should be 300 years old.
Short period of time created the impression of trees, which grow through the seasons, which the wind by the device gets wet rain and snow and sun.
Bonsai: Priceless family richness
The Japanese bonsai are considered to family heritage and to be transmitted from generation to generation. The value of these trees is so invaluable.
Upbringing of trees and other plants in containers is already a source from the time of the early Egyptian culture, as evidenced image records in 4000 BC; on which the image of trees grown in containers carved from stone. Plants in containers are also cultivated in India, mainly for healing purposes.
The art of breeding bonsai the most flowered in Japan during the period Tokugava when training plants to regulate the park and surrounding living rooms (most are planted azaleas and maple trees) has become a popular leisure activity of the rich.
Bonsai Trees Review

Up to 800-year-old bonsai
The oldest known bonsai should be those that are part of the garden and restaurant Hapo-en in Tokyo, Japan. Bonsai in the Tokyo garden are aged between 400 and 800 years.

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The Oldest Known Bonsai

Bonsai trees are not a house plant, but a miniature tree, which requires equal opportunities for growth as the normal tree growth.

 
     Austrian village Seeboden

With these words you will be accepted in a bonsai museum in the Austrian village Seeboden by owner, lover of all Japanese. You'll learn that the Japanese bonsai are rarely placed in an apartment; they may do so only on special occasions, when he devoted a special place of honor.
Bonsai trees
The word bonsai, it is used incorrectly in the West for all the miniature grown plants (Western have came up with the bonsai room, but in the opinion of the professionals do not deserve this name), comes from the Japanese pronunciation of Chinese terms pensai and in literal translation means tree in a tray (container).
Oldest Bonsai in the bonsai museum in Seeboden should be 300 years old.
Short period of time created the impression of trees, which grow through the seasons, which the wind by the device gets wet rain and snow and sun.

Bonsai: Priceless family richness
The Japanese bonsai are considered to family heritage and to be transmitted from generation to generation. The value of these trees is so invaluable.
Upbringing of trees and other plants in containers is already a source from the time of the early Egyptian culture, as evidenced image records in 4000 BC; on which the image of trees grown in containers carved from stone. Plants in containers are also cultivated in India, mainly for healing purposes.
The art of breeding bonsai the most flowered in Japan during the period Tokugava when training plants to regulate the park and surrounding living rooms (most are planted azaleas and maple trees) has become a popular leisure activity of the rich.
Austrian village Seeboden

Up to 800-year-old bonsai
The oldest known bonsai should be those that are part of the garden and restaurant Hapo-en in Tokyo, Japan. Bonsai in the Tokyo garden are aged between 400 and 800 years.

Read more »

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

Read more »