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Why Do You Need to Find the Right Bonsai Pot?

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Choosing the right bonsai pot is a thing that should be considered carefully if you have an interest in growing bonsai trees. The main value of a bonsai is its aesthetical appearance. A bonsai is a beautiful plant that will decorate your house nicely. It has a unique look and a certain appeal that can beautify any room or garden. Therefore, if you carelessly choose the pot of this beautiful plant, you will definitely diminish its beauty and along with that, its value.

The function of a bonsai pot is not limited only to its appearance, but it has a much more significant function in the life of a bonsai plant. A bonsai tree basically is the same thing as the ordinary tree. The only difference is its size. In order to keep a bonsai tree stays small, it has to be placed in a small container or pot. This pot will restrict the growth of the plant and thus it remains small. On the other hand, it also should be able to contain enough moisture that is very critical for the health of the bonsai. This moisture must not make the soil too soggy as well because it may rot the root system. In this case, finding the right moisture balance is essential to maintain the health of the plant.

The right size of a bonsai pot

Growing a bonsai tree is considered as a work of art because maintaining aesthetic value is very important in the process. One of the important factors that should be considered is the size of the pot. Since this factor is very important, experts suggest an exact formula to determine the proper size of a bonsai pot in relation to the dimension of the bonsai tree. The basic formula says that the width of the pot has to be the same or wider than half of the span of the tree and the depth has to be at least half of the height of the tree. This formula will help you to determine the right size of a bonsai pot. In addition to the size, a bonsai pot should have sufficient number of drain holes so water will not soak the soil, which can rot the roots.

The right color of a bonsai pot

It is obvious that the color of a bonsai pot that blends nicely with the bonsai tree will enhance the appearance of the plant. In general, brown color is suitable for most types of bonsai tree. Other colors that you can consider are pale yellow and off-white as long as you can match it with the color of the leaves. Many people like using glazed pots and they indeed look beautiful, although you will need to spend more money to buy one. You can choose other colors if you like. The most important thing is that you should match the color with the leaves, flowers, and the style of the tree. Otherwise you will ruin the aesthetic value of the bonsai.

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First and foremost think about the conditions the tree will be in. Indoor Bonsai will generally need to be close to a window or be supplemented with artificial light. A small tray with gravel and a little bit of water under the tree will add humidity around the tree. It may not need to be watered every day but it should be checked daily as the small pots can dry out rather quickly.

Steps in bonsai care

Watering Watering is the most important part in bonsai care. This is the crux of the art of bonsai. Most Bonsai tree that die are lost due to dehydration, either from lack of watering or from being kept in a low humidity environment (indoors) for too long. How often you should water is a common question people ask about bonsai trees. There is no hard and fast rule prescribed for the same. When the soil begins to dry out water your plant thoroughly until the excess water runs out of the bottom of the pot, signifying you’re done. Remember, over-watering is as bad as under-watering, thus all the fuss about getting it just right.

Pots and soil The soil you use affects rooting, feeding, watering and transpiration, it is where half your tree lives so this is the second biggest consideration in maintaining your bonsai. While the needs of individual species vary greatly a good rule of thumb is 30% grit, 70% humus for deciduous trees, and 70% grit with 30% humus for evergreen-needled plants. Bonsai trees should be fertilized with a water-soluble fertilizer once or twice per month during the growing season. However the choice of fertilizer may vary depending on the species you’ve chosen to miniaturize. Always apply fertilizer when the soil is wet. Bonsai trees are intentionally allowed to become root-bound in their containers, and the roots too, are pruned.

Pruning A bonsai plant is pruned in two ways viz. branch pruning and root pruning. Pruning of branches is performed in spring. Much, but not all of the new growth is removed. Branches are selected early on as the only branches to be allowed to prosper, while the excess branches are mercilessly pruned off. The main factor in maintaining bonsai is the removal of all but the most important parts of the plant. Bonsai is all about the reduction of everything just to the essential elements. Also Bonsai trees are intentionally allowed to become root-bound in their containers, and the roots too, are pruned. But root-bound plants won’t thrive forever in that condition and, indeed, bonsai trees must be re-potted every two or three years to furnish the roots with fresh soil.

Changing the shape of the tree Bonsai tree wiring is an advanced skill to grow the bonsai into an art form. Desirable branches are wired to control the direction in which they grow. Wiring can do a great deal to change the shape of the plant, but it can also do a great deal of damage to the plant if done incorrectly.

To sum up This may seem like a lot to do to just to buy a little tree, but it’s no different than any other informed purchase, just as you wouldn’t buy a fish without having a special home for it you should have a special home for your Bonsai tree.

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