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...

The Discipline of Japanese Bonsai

by Mike Andrews Growing miniature trees is only a small part of what the art and discipline of bonsai is all about. The literal transliteration of the Japanese word “bonsai”, meaning “to grow in a small tray”, cannot fully describe the depth of the art of bonsai. The practice of Japanese bonsai has many elements. You cannot make a bonsai tree unless you have brought together a talent for horticulture,...

Learn the Art of Japanese Bonsai

by Mike Andrews All over the globe people who have practiced bonsai recognize that it is not just a avocation that involves growing small trees. The literal transliteration of the Japanese word bonsai, meaning “to grow in a small tray”, cannot fully describe the depth of the art of bonsai. The practice of Japanese bonsai has many elements. For some there is a spiritual aspect, in addition to the gardening and the...

The Do’s and Don’ts of Raising a Bonsa...

by Vince Paxton You’ve surely seen the beautiful Bonsai tree somewhere in your life, even if only watching Mr. Miagi on the Karate Kid. It’s probably likely that if there’s a Japanese restaurant in your town, then you’ve sent them there. The art and dedication that it takes to plant and do the necessary upkeep with a Bonsai Tree is enormous, and sometimes much too daunting for those with a green...

Basic Bonsai Tools and Supplies

by Andrew Kozlowski The art of bonsai makes a wonderful hobby. There’s nothing like taking a young seedling and turning it into a graceful and unique bonsai tree. Many species, from flowering tropical plants to hardy evergreens make beautiful bonsai, but in order to cultivate a bonsai tree you will need the right tools and supplies. To keep your bonsai looking vibrant, both maintenance trimming and pruning are key....