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The Bonsai Tree Exposed
While other people refer to this as a dwarf plant, but the fact remains that the bonsai tree literally means “potted plant” and that it first appeared in China. Two words from the best bonsai book make up for what this plant means, with ‘bon’ that means dish and ‘sai’ which means tree or plant. The name gives away the fact that indeed, the tray or container is the home for this small shrub.
The early types of this plant were first seen in Republic of China, more than a thousand years ago. And that taking care of these specimen trees in little pots has been regarded as a balance of expression of all elements in peace and harmony that is between heaven and earth. And owning one is well believed to bring peace and calmness to whoever has it. In fact, Buddhist monks are the first people to take good care and grow these plants inside their quiet monasteries. Then the image of having these potted plants changed when it reached Japan, as having one of these trees in the house has been associated with the well to do families, rich, Japanese elite. Then the plant was quickly associated as a symbol of fame, prestige and honor. They also buy some more of these trees aside from the ones that they have so they can showcase these plants on special events.
Bonsai tree types include the following: the indoor bonsai type, the outdoor species that are divided into evergreen trees like pines, junipers and deciduous trees like ginko, maples and elms to name some. Indoor ones are really great gifts for beginner bonsai growers. And then the varieties of this type from the bonsai book include serissa, fukien tea, sago palms, schefflera, aralias, brush cherry, gardenias, bougainvillea and money tree, among others. If you would like to know if there are indeed species perfect for starter growers then yes there are some types for newbies as well as the Aged Specimen is the type that can make a perfect gift for real bonsai enthusiasts.
As for the other types, the outdoor species are those types that can be placed outside of one’s home like azaleas, boxwoods, most junipers and pines. Meanwhile, the deciduous trees are the type that lose their leaves in the fall but will grow back again in spring. Some of these types include ginkgo, maple, larch, apricot, crabapple and other elm species.
Taking care of the bonsai tree depends on their type. For indoor ones, these have to be brought outside, every morning to get at least four to six hours of sun exposure. They also have to be watered using a controlled amount of water so as not to rot the roots. For outdoor types, these should be protected against outside pests and animals, as well as being sheltered if needed to avoid too much cold temperature during winter.
As for the deciduous ones, they have to be watered every other day and be given fertilizers every few weeks with little exposure to direct sunlight especially during winter months.
Generally, these plants are required to be transferred to another tray after two years, so you can trim the roots well and allow the small ones to grow. It is best to place them in a container that has holes at the sides so as to let the excess water flow as well as to keep the soil of the plant properly hydrated. Keep the bonsai tree out of the direct sunlight in between its brightest and hottest hours, from 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. That is because too much sun exposure will easily dehydrate the plant and eventually kill these trees. Overall, you need good balance of light, heat, humidity, fertilizer and water supply in order to take care of this plant. This is where it goes back to getting that bonsai tree around as a symbol of peace, calmness and balance around the house.
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