We recommend the video " How to create movement in your Bonsai " for a demonstration of how to apply wire to a Juniper bonsai trunk. For details on how to wire your secondary branches, we recommend our wiring tutorials and follow up. Wiring Videos. If you are looking to getting a "hands-on" approach to bonsai, we recommend junipers.
They will allow you to manipulate and employ the majority of bonsai techniques to your tree. Junipers can also be shaped to exactly how you would like the tree to grow. You can choose the styles ranging from formal uprights, informal uprights, to cascades. Juniper bonsai trees allow you to choose the bonsai design style, ranging from formal uprights, informal uprights, to cascades. Which is the best bonsai tree for beginners? Small pots with little space limit water and nutrient retention. Fertilizing regularly in the tree's growing season is key to make sure your tree stays healthy and thrives.
Again, the amount and frequency with which you fertilize your Bonsai depends on the tree species you have. You can use solid or liquid fertilizer as long as you make sure to apply smaller quantities than normal plants require.
This introductory article covered the three steps of growing Bonsai; cultivation, styling, and care. And, although Bonsai is a centuries-old living art form, getting started with this fascinating hobby is not difficult! This website will help you to get started and our forum is the best place to ask for advice. If you already have your tree, but need help, read our " Help! My Bonsai is dying " article. We've created several online courses with world-renowned Bonsai experts, for more information and free lessons, check out our Bonsai Courses.
You can also find local Bonsai clubs that organize highly recommended courses and workshops. Good luck! Bonsai tree care Though Bonsai trees are more delicate than the average indoor plant, a few basic rules should enable anyone to take care of their tree properly. Pay particular attention to where you place it and how to water it properly. In this section Styling and shaping a Bonsai tree The styling of Bonsai trees includes basic methods like regular pruning and wiring, but also more advanced techniques including the creation of deadwood.
We apply these techniques to promote growth, manipulate our trees into the shape we desire, and Aquiring Bonsai material In this part of our website we explain how to cultivate your very own Bonsai tree. You'll get detailed information about all the different Bonsai propagation techniques, everything from purchasing a pre-made Bonsai tree, to growing your very own tree and Our recommendations A quick guide to selecting quality tools and Bonsai books that will help you succeed in growing and caring for your Bonsai.
Important tools include a twig shear with a long handle, and a concave cutter. As for books; there are literally hundreds of books available Bonsai techniques Introduction to the art of Bonsai. Over the centuries, people have come to associate symbolic meanings with certain bonsai trees.
In some cultures, the gift of a bonsai is also a wish that the recipient will have the abundance, friendship or other quality that the tree symbolizes.
A baby jade tree is a lovely, easy-care bonsai that also symbolizes unity between friends and good fortune in life. A native of sandy soil in South Africa, jade leaves have a unique succulent quality, meaning that they can absorb and retain moisture. Your jade bonsai will be happiest when you water infrequently and allow the soil to dry out in between.
This characteristic makes jade a great low-maintenance choice for new bonsai gardeners. Jade produces a dense canopy of small, dark-green leaves. The older leaves will fall off and be replaced by new foliage, so jade falls into the semi-evergreen tree category. Hawaiian umbrella trees have a well-deserved reputation for being one of the easiest bonsai trees for beginners. They are tolerant of various light conditions, and they grow well in a variety of soil types.
And while they appreciate regular moisture, they still manage to thrive even if you forget to water them once in a while. Abundant, deep-green leaves stay vibrant all year round, and the foliage tends to spread out into a domed umbrella shape. Your Hawaiian umbrella tree will happily grow alone in a pot, and they also look fantastic when planted in groupings. With the proper training, the slender trunks lend themselves well to braiding.
A related subspecies is the Golden Hawaiian Umbrella tree. This bonsai has the same low-maintenance characteristics of the traditional version with the addition of colorful bands of gold on the leaves. A striking, spreading canopy, fascinating bark texture and minimal care make juniper a favorite with bonsai enthusiasts across the globe. In many cultures, juniper also symbolizes purification and protection.
Juniper has short, dense bristles and twining lower branches, giving the tree a compact, solid appearance. The rough bark adds visual interest, and the trunk usually responds well to training, taking on graceful curves and S-shapes. In its natural form, juniper is a common evergreen hedge plant that grows well in a variety of environmental conditions. A juniper bonsai retains many of the hardy qualities of its naturally growing counterpart, and it is one of the easiest bonsai trees to grow.
Juniper thrives in an outdoor environment but you can display your bonsai indoors for a few days from time to time. It prefers partial afternoon shade and morning sunlight during the spring, summer and fall, and cool but sheltered conditions during the winter dormant phase.
Ficus is a member of the fig tree family, and it is a hardy, adaptable genus often symbolizing an abundant life rich with new beginnings. There are a wealth of Ficus subspecies that flourish as bonsai. Here are just a few more to consider, each with their own unique qualities:. Specifically, the retusa subspecies produces a dense layer of deep green, semi-glossy leaves on delicately spreading branches. The trunk also responds well to training, and many bonsai gardeners achieve a stunning S-shape with their retusa.
Ficus retusa is ideal for new bonsai gardeners thanks to its resilient nature and easy care. Also, Ficus benjamina is another good option for bonsai beginners. To learn more details, visit our Ficus benjamina bonsai post! A native tree in Eastern Asia, a Chinese elm bonsai tree is often a symbol for the peaceful, quiet form of love and harmony between people.
Chinese elm sprouts compact, dark-green leaves with an interesting lustrous surface finish. It is a semi-deciduous tree species, meaning that it loses some of its foliage seasonally. When allowed to grow naturally, Chinese elms can reach heights of 60 feet. These trees are also highly tolerant of pruning and wiring, making them an excellent choice for bonsai. With its beautiful color and delicate leaves, the Japanese red maple is popular in both full-size and bonsai iterations.
Many people also believe that Japanese red maples are symbolic of peace and love. The shiny waxy leaves make it highly appealing. The textured creamy bark and artistic root structure make this a truly ornamental bonsai.
The trick with this bonsai is to feed it well and provide a bright location. It is not difficult to care for but would not be my recommendation if you have a dark room. Well fed; this bonsai makes a great show out of its small white star-shaped flowers and has smooth edged perfectly proportioned leaves. This is undoubtedly the most striking and colourful indoor bonsai. If you want an indoor bonsai with striking colour foliage and fabulous hot pink flowers then this is the bonsai for you.
This bonsai has a slightly more open habit and is not known for dense foliage pads but offers something equally striking. It tends not to form the lovely s-shapes but would enhance any room with colour. It is also great for beginners.
In summary; my advice would be to choose a bonsai which would be right for the environment you want it to live in. All the indoor bonsai mentioned above are perfect for beginners. Some varieties will do better than others in adverse conditions such as poor light. If you would like any advice please add your comments in the box below.
Please remember all our bonsai are provided with basic care details. Brian — 15th February, Hello all, I have just received my Chinese Elm through the post and you should see the smile on my face!
So over the moon I have ordered another straight away. Thank you so much, Brian. Bonsai Direct — 16th February, Dear Brian, Thank you for your lovely comments. I am delighted that you love your Chinese Elm Bonsai — they are fantastic indoor bonsai; my favourite. Alison Matthews — 4th November, Hi, I want to buy an indoor Bonsi tree for my partner as a christmas present. He is a complete novice so could you please advise: 1. Thank you. Bonsai Direct — 4th November, Dear Alison, Thank you for your enquiry.
You have some great questions. We do sell a Bonsai care handbook — this is included with some of our packages and is an optional extra on others. You can order anytime now and choose a delivery date to suit you nearer to Christmas. I hope this helps, if you have any other questions please do not hesitate to ask, best wishes and kind regards Sarah — Bonsai Direct. Angela — 5th December, I want to buy a bonsai.
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