Wire-training bonsai trees isn’t exactly a necessity, but it can be an extremely beneficial way to guide their growth and design. To train a bonsai with wire, you need to start at the right time of year, choose an appropriately sized wire, and wrap the branches and trunk snugly. Also, remember that wiring is a…
The art of bonsai is a beautiful practice that helps promote discipline and creativity. And you can bonsai almost any tree species, so what about a palm tree? You can not bonsai a typical tropical palm tree because there is not much aboveground growth to train. Also, their root systems do not fare well in…
Because bonsai is a practice applied to small trees rather than a type of tree, it’s pretty rare to find an actual “bonsai” growing naturally in the wild. However, it is possible, and in this article, I’m going to explain the scenarios where you might find them. You can sometimes find bonsai trees growing naturally…
Starting a new bonsai tree can be exciting with all of the plant options you can cultivate. And believe it or not, you can bonsai a money tree, shaping its branches to match the unique design of its braided trunk. To bonsai a money tree, you’ll first need to start your bonsai after getting some…
Today, I’m going to share the best practices when it comes to making a bonsai tree out of the desert rose plant. The process of potting, pruning, and wiring this flowering Saharan plant is slightly different from how you would bonsai other young trees. To bonsai a desert rose, you need to start by growing…
You can apply the art of bonsai to many types of trees – even the well-known oak tree. And although the steps to bonsai an oak tree may seem cumbersome, it’s actually not too difficult. To bonsai an oak tree, you need to start with an oak sapling. Then, you should acquire the right soil…
Caring for a bonsai that stays indoors with you can be much easier than looking after one that lives in the garden. But, can you grow bonsais inside? And, if so, which bonsais can you grow in your home? You can grow many species of tropical and subtropical bonsai trees indoors in pots or containers. …
Bonsai trees need frequent watering, and it’s really crucial to ensure your tree does not get dried out when you go on vacation, or it will die. And because the pots are so small, they do not hold much water, meaning your tree will dry quickly. Unfortunately, there are no perfect solutions to this problem,…
Correctly displaying a bonsai makes a big difference in how the tree looks outside, but it’s easy for a bonsai’s beauty to be lost outdoors. When the rest of the world is big, and you want to draw attention to a miniature, you’ll have to work hard. But, with some proper placement, you can definitely…
Bonsai trees come in various forms, but the bottom line is that they all require close care and attention to thrive. However, some are a bit easier to look after and shape than others, making them more suited for beginners. Most people agree that ficus bonsai trees are the best for beginners. Ficus are adaptable,…