Junipers are one of the most popular trees for bonsai. Thus, there are many people out there eager to attempt to create a juniper bonsai for themselves. And luckily, it’s easy to do at home, as long as you have a healthy, established juniper on your hands. You can turn a juniper shrub into a…
Getting and providing the right feed and fertilizer for your bonsai tree is essential. But many people who care for these meaningful trees are left wondering which fertilizers are the most suitable. The best fertilizer for a bonsai tree depends on the season, the setting (indoor/outdoor), and whether or not you want the tree to…
Since bonsais are such small, ornamental plants, you may be wondering if they are real trees and need water. And, if so, how much water do they need? Bonsais are real trees, so they need water to survive and thrive. And different species need varying amounts of water on differing schedules. Watering practices also change…
Are you looking for a fast-growing bonsai tree to complement your home or garden? Don’t want to wait forever for your bonsai to be ready to shape and prune? Well, there isn’t really one single species of bonsai that will grow the fastest. But, some will grow faster than others. Typically, those that shoot up…
If you’ve come into the possession of a bonsai tree, but aren’t sure what type of tree it is, don’t panic. Figuring out the species of tree you have is quite easy. First off, you should look at the foliage to determine if the tree is evergreen, broadleaf evergreen, or deciduous. Then, once you have…
A bonsai forest is when several bonsai trees live together in one pot so that they look like a miniature forest. These forests are fun to grow and can present a unique challenge for any bonsai enthusiast. To grow a bonsai forest, you will need to: Select a shallow container that will fit all of…
Bonsai trees need good, loose, airy soil that drains well and will allow oxygen to flow over their roots. So, it’s crucial to provide more than just ordinary potting compost. Planting a bonsai into straight compost may compact around its roots and eventually kill the tree. Bonsai soil is usually a mix of pumice, akadama,…
Bonsai trees are gorgeous trees, and we all know that anything beautiful usually isn’t easy to create and maintain. Bonsai trees can be quite challenging to look after because they need a very balanced level of water, nutrients, pruning, and light to thrive. You will often need to tend to your bonsai tree every day. …
With proper care, bonsai trees can live for around 80 years. But there are outstanding examples that families have passed down from generation to generation for hundreds of years. The oldest bonsai tree in the world is the remarkable ficus bonsai tree exhibited at the Crespi Bonsai Museum in Milan, Italy. The estimated age of…
Bonsai trees, like most houseplants, do not have concrete benefits that you will visibly reap if you grow them. Instead, their advantages are more subtle. However, you certainly will gain some benefits from growing a bonsai. Bonsai trees are popular for several reasons, including the fact they are fun to look after, present a challenge,…