If you’ve never heard of Bonsai before, it is
basically the art of artificially growing a miniature-sized tree. They are
grown in pots, but would grow into full sized trees under ordinary
circumstances. It allows you to watch miniature versions of large trees right
in your own house/yard, hence the beauty (and complexity) of the art. While the
art of raising Bonsai trees is intimidating, most people can get by with
basics.
Some of the materials you would need are: hammer,
drill, safety goggles, drill bit, screen filter, bonsai shears, bonsai wire,
volcanic rock, potting soil, spoon/chopstick, planter and plant of choice.
There are many trees with which you can begin
your Bonsai journey, but you should select a tree that is appropriate to your
circumstances. You should consider if you plan to keep your trees inside or
outside. It is best to select an indigenous tree species. Once you are ready to
purchase, you can either buy the Bonsai plant outright (at a hefty price) or
you can simply purchase a prebonsai. A prebonsai is the material you will need
to shape the tree into a Bonsai yourself. You can also collect the prebonsai
directly from nature or, simply grow the tree yourself from the seedling, which
takes more time.
Once you have your prebonsai, you can begin
cultivating it using a variety of methods. This is the most difficult, yet fun
part of Bonsai. The most important skill to master is pruning. This enables you
to successfully manipulate the size and shape of the tree. Spring and summer
are the seasons during which the most amount of pruning is done, depending on
the species, and ideally you should use a good concave cutter for pruning thick
branches. When should a branch be pruned? Each tree has its own pruning
requirements, but here are some general guidelines:
• If two branches are of the same height, remove
one while leaving the other.
• Branches that appear to be twisting and turning
unnaturally should be cut.
• Branches that are too thick as compared to the
other branches should also be pruned.
Wiring is another vital technique for Bonsai cultivation. You can wrap the wire around the branches to
bend and shape them. Be sure that the wire is removed to allow the tree to grow
without scarring.
Watering must be done properly to ensure
maintenance. If you over water your Bonsai masterpiece, this could be fatal to
the tree. You also need to choose the right mixture of soil and change the pot
regularly so that water is not soaked up quickly. Be sure to keep the Bonsai
tree free of pests and diseases. Make sure the environment is well-ventilated
and lighted.
Picking the right environment is important for a
successful Bonsai project. Consider a property with enough space to accommodate
your Bonsai hobby. Zipmatch, an online property finder
in the Philippines, which lists
thousands of properties across the country, will make your search for a
Bonsai-friendly space easier and faster.
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