How to Care For Your Bonsai Ficus Ginseng Plant!

By Terry Blackburn How to Care For Your Bonsai Ficus Ginseng Plant The Bonsai Ficus Ginseng Plant is also known as Taiwan Ficus or Banyan Fig. One of the attractions of this particular bonsai ficus ginseng is of course the roots which are usually exposed. Along with a thickish trunk and a canopy of dark green leaves it is a most attractive plant, creates a wonderful display in the home and is so easy to look after. This makes...

4 Popular Trees Used For Bonsai

By Donna Chisini Bonsai is the Japanese art of growing trees in small containers in order to obtain a miniature replica of the original tree. The movement of soil inside the small container restricts the growth of the bonsai plant. A lot of techniques are used in order to beautify the bonsai tree like using wire technique to spread its branches in different directions or in a single direction depending on what style is...

Juniper Bonsai – Mistakes Beginners Make

By Justin Guo The juniper bonsai is one of the most common and popular outdoor bonsai trees because it is the easiest to care for; however, there are many people who have been unsuccessful. I’ve included some of the common mistakes made by bonsai owners and some advice on how to overcome these obstacles. The most common mistake I’ve seen people make with the juniper bonsai is that they keep it indoors. During the...

Propagating a Bonsai Tree By Grafting And Air Laye...

By Andrew Kozlowski Many bonsai enthusiasts derive great pleasure from growing their own bonsai trees. Some like to plant the seeds themselves and nurture them from sprouts to young trees, ready for shaping. Others prefer to take cuttings from a “parent tree” so they can grow a new tree with the parent tree’s characteristics. Still others like to grow bonsai from air layering-a technique that’s been...

Top 10 Insights On How To Grow Bonsai Trees

Used for generations in China and Japan, bonsai is the replica of natural tree kinds in miniature. Bonsai trees are existing miniature trees and shrubs which increase in beauty and benefits as they mature through the ages. How frequently really should I water my own bonsai tree? As opposed to a house plant, bonsai trees utilize a “free draining” type of soil due to the fact their root base can not accept...