Where will you be growing your bonsai plant? If you intend to grow and exhibit your bonsai indoors you’ll probably select from a tropical or sub-tropical plant or tree species. If growing and exhibiting outside you may want to select a winter-hardy tree,

I’ve compiled a short but very good list of plants which have been very good choices for the beginner bonsai grower, and that are also easily obtainable and commonly used:

The Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum) is usually a favorite among bonsai growers because it exhibits such remarkable colors over the summer and particularly in the fall. This particular plant is fairly sturdy and easy to care for. It is typically grown in full sunlight throughout the summer but usually requires some shelter against the worst winter weather. It does best with smaller but frequent watering, and the soil should not be allowed to dry out between watering.

Another favorite is the Chinese Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis). This coniferous juniper with dark green needle-shaped foliage is hardy and straightforward to work with. Place it in full sun during summer months but protect the needles from intense cold and frost in the winter. This plant is going to do its best when you keep the soil moist all year long. This may require you to check the moisture level in th soil frequently, especially in winter.

The Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) is a hardy deciduous tree when kept outdoors, but it will be an evergreen if kept as an inside bonsai. The leaves are typically smaller, and that is ideal for bonsai, and are glossy and have a leathery appearance. The plant should be placed in a sunny, but wind-sheltered area during the summer, and placed indoors in a cool room with good light through the winter. The Chinese elm, just like the Chinese juniper, likes it best if the soil is constantly moist, but only in the summer and fall months. Cut back in late fall after which you can keep the soil only barely moist after the tree has dropped all of it’s leaves.

The Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) is an extremely familiar houseplant, very frequently seen in offices as well as homes because it is comparatively low-maintenance. This is a good plant to modify as a bonsai plant, and once more is a very good choice for the beginner grower. This plant is not hardy and cannot endure cold temperatures so it ought to be kept indoors throughout the year. Be sure you keep the soil moist during the warm summer months. You may cut back in winter but never let the soil dry out completely.

This list is merely a few of the hundreds and hundreds of different choices you have to create a bonsai plant. A reputable nursery or garden center will probably be an ideal place to begin your search for your first bonsai masterpiece.

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Most people tend to either underwater or over water the plant, and both could prove to be harmful to the plant. You can check to see if your plant needs watering by pushing the main trunk down into the soil. If you find that the soil is cool and moist, you can forego watering the tree for a few hours. If the soil is dry and crackly, it is definitely time to add some water to the pot. There are also different variations of trees, so finding out all you can about the plants from the nursery will let you know exactly how much you should water it. Also, you should use a watering can to moisturize the tress instead of a garden hose, since the force could harm the plant. If your bonsai is extremely dry, you should soak it for about two minutes in a basin large enough to emerge the pot in. 

When you’re feeding a bonsai tree, be sure to get the highest quality of fertilizer you can find. The fertilizer should have ample amount of nitrogen so that the plant can grow (especially if you want your plant to get larger with time), as well as potassium and phosphates. A soil with B vitamins and iron is also necessary for the health of the tree. Most people think that this small plant can feed itself, since most other trees are able to do so , but this small plant is confined to a pot, which means you will have to provide the food. You should feed your tree about every two weeks or so to make sure that it is thriving at a normal rate. People have also been known to use beer to feed a bonsai tree; if you decide to do this, make sure that the beer is weak so that the alcohol will not damage the plant. You may also want to dilute the beer before watering the fertilizer. If you want to make sure that the leaves of the tree have a rich color and the trunk and branches are strong, you can use a multivitamin–place it in the soil of the plant on both sides of the trunk, and the nutrients will eventually seep out of the pill and into the soil.  In order for a bonsai tree to maintain its appearance, you’ll have to give it regular trimmings and spray the leaves to maintain the color. However, be careful not to spray the leaves in spring and summer months since the leaves can be damaged from the humidity.

Want to know where to purchase a bonsai tree? You can order one from sites like www.buybonsai.com, or you can check out your local nursery for varieties and care tips; see www.pike.com for more details. Happy gardening!

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Most people tend to either underwater or over water the plant, and both could prove to be harmful to the plant. You can check to see if your plant needs watering by pushing the main trunk down into the soil. If you find that the soil is cool and moist, you can forego watering the tree for a few hours. If the soil is dry and crackly, it is definitely time to add some water to the pot. There are also different variations of trees, so finding out all you can about the plants from the nursery will let you know exactly how much you should water it. Also, you should use a watering can to moisturize the tress instead of a garden hose, since the force could harm the plant. If your bonsai is extremely dry, you should soak it for about two minutes in a basin large enough to emerge the pot in. 

When you’re feeding a bonsai tree, be sure to get the highest quality of fertilizer you can find. The fertilizer should have ample amount of nitrogen so that the plant can grow (especially if you want your plant to get larger with time), as well as potassium and phosphates. A soil with B vitamins and iron is also necessary for the health of the tree. Most people think that this small plant can feed itself, since most other trees are able to do so , but this small plant is confined to a pot, which means you will have to provide the food. You should feed your tree about every two weeks or so to make sure that it is thriving at a normal rate. People have also been known to use beer to feed a bonsai tree; if you decide to do this, make sure that the beer is weak so that the alcohol will not damage the plant. You may also want to dilute the beer before watering the fertilizer. If you want to make sure that the leaves of the tree have a rich color and the trunk and branches are strong, you can use a multivitamin–place it in the soil of the plant on both sides of the trunk, and the nutrients will eventually seep out of the pill and into the soil.  In order for a bonsai tree to maintain its appearance, you’ll have to give it regular trimmings and spray the leaves to maintain the color. However, be careful not to spray the leaves in spring and summer months since the leaves can be damaged from the humidity.

Want to know where to purchase a bonsai tree? You can order one from sites like www.buybonsai.com, or you can check out your local nursery for varieties and care tips; see www.pike.com for more details. Happy gardening!

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