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Bonsai is the art of miniaturization of trees or plants by first growing them in containers and includes techniques for shaping, watering and repotting in specific Bonsai Pots. The art of Bonsai originated in China 4000 years ago and the word Bonsai is now used as an umbrella term for all miniature trees in containers or pots. The Japanese adopted the art and used miniaturized Bonsai Plants grown in containers to decorate their homes and gardens which gave birth to the Indoor Bonsai.
Indoor Bonsai are Bonsai Plants that have been specifically cultivated for the indoors. Traditionally, Bonsai are shaped from temperate climate trees grown in containers but kept outdoors because they still require sun exposure and the winter dormancy period. Kept in the artificial environment of a home, these trees will become weakened and die. For Indoor Bonsai the techniques have been applied to tropical plants that do not require the dormancy period and because most Indoor Bonsai are rooted in small Bonsai Pots, drought resistant houseplants are the best suited for Indoor Bonsai cultivation.
Indoor Bonsai are not genetically dwarfed Bonsai Plants and they can be created from nearly any tree or shrub species and only remain small through the resulting confinement of Bonsai Pots and with crown and root pruning. Specific species are more sought after for use as Indoor Bonsai, because they have characteristics that make them appropriate for the smaller design.
Indoor Bonsai come in basically two categories the Tropical/Subtropical, which include Bonsai Plants such as the Ficus, Serissa, Fukien Tea, Brush Cherry, Bougainvillea, Dwarf Umbrella, and some of the Elms. The other category is Evergreen, which includes Junipers, Boxwoods, most of the Pines, and Azalea. The only other category is Deciduous which includes Maple, Larch, Crabapple, Apricot, Hornbeam, Gingo, and many of the remaining Elm species, but these types are not suitanle for Indoor Bonsai as they require the winter rest period, which is introduced only by the cold weather change.
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Juniper Bonsai Tree
Sale Price: $29.95
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Juniper Procumbens "nana". This dwarf Juniper bonsai tree from Japan is the most popular evergreen in the U.S. When we think of a traditional bonsai tree and what it should look like, we think of a "Juniper Procumbens Nana...
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Coast Redwood Tree 50 Seeds-World's Tallest Tree-Bonsai
Sale Price: $2.99
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Species Name:
Sequoia -- from the Cherokee Indian chief Sequoyah
sempervirens -- from the Latin meaning "always green"
Family Name:
Taxodiacae, often called the deciduous cypress family
Relatives:
The coast redwood has only two close relatives...
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Japanese Juniper Bonsai Starter Tree - 4" pot
Sale Price: $6.44
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The Japanese Juniper is a hardy evergreen, found in temperate regions of the world. Junipers generally have a naturally flowing or "cascading" shape of long, trailing branches, and can be trained into many amazing Bonsai shapes...
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The first step towards Indoor Bonsai Care is to make sure you place the Bonsai Plant in the appropriate location. Your Indoor Bonsai must be placed in a well lit area because if it does not get enough sunlight, it will die. The Indoor Bonsai should be kept warm in the daytime, as well as humid, to simulate the region in which it normally grows. Spray the leaves with water often, and keep the spray bottle next to your Indoor Bonsai. The soil itself should always be damp to the touch but never soaked. At night your Indoor Bonsai can be allowed to cool off but spray again first thing in the morning before the sunlight hits it, as would occur in nature with morning dew. If you notice any moss growing near the base of your Indoor Bonsai make sure it is not in direct contact with the truck of the Bonsai Plant by lightly scraping it away.
Indoor Bonsai Care also includes both pruning and wiring to maintain the shape and size of your Indoor Bonsai. When pruning it is important to do so during the appropriate season, each Bonsai Plant will have a different requirement. To start you must locate the front of your Bonsai Plant as the trunck line should be exposed from all branches and foliage at this angle. Begin by pruning away branches as well as foliage at or around the base of the Bonsai Plant about 1/3 of the way up. If your Indoor Bonsai has visible trunks and you see growth in those locations, you should prune those as they will cause the trunk or primary branches to grow in an undesired direction. Next, prune away all the foliage close to the trunk on any of the primary branches and then prune all foliage that is pointing straight up or down except the foliage that is pointing straight up at the top of the tree. Branches on a Bonsai Plant should never be located directly across from one another, but alternate from left to right to back or vise versa, prune away any that do not visually conform to this as well. If your Bonsai Plant has had a lot of upwards growth you may find it necessary to create new primary branches from foliage growth. To do this you will need to use the wiring technique. To do this start by gently coiling the wire around the base of the trunk below the branch and continue around the branch in the same direction as the growth pattern of the new branch. Continue wiring your Bonsai Plant as close to the end of the branch as you can and avoid contact with any foliage growth. Then carefully bend the branch into the desired final position, which you will need to leave in place for a full growing season. Do not leave the wiring in place longer than a growing season or you might see wiring pot marks as the Indoor Bonsai continues to grow around the wire. After wiring it is recommended that you do not expose your Indoor Bonsai to direct sun light for at least a month as it causes stress to the Bonsai Plant. To remove the wire you can either carefully unwind it for reuse or clip the wire using a Bonsai cutter.
Another step in Indoor Bonsai Care is that you will have to re-pot it every two years which also assists in maintaining the small size, and this should be done at the beginning of spring. When you re-pot, you must also prune the roots at the same time. To do this, unseat the Bonsai carefully and lightly brush away some of the soil from the rootball to expose only the ends of the roots, but do not brush away all of it. Remove approximately 1/3 to 2/3 of the root tips and try to create an almost perfect sphere shape. You can then re-pot the Bonsai Plant using a soil mixture containing one part loam, two parts sphagnum peat moss, two parts granite grit in the same or similar sized and shaped Bonsai Pot.
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Indoor Bonsai for Beginners: Selection Care Training
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Sale Price: $8.71
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Creating beautiful, healthy bonsai is a wonderful skill that anyone can learn, with a little time, patience, and this all-inclusive manual. With color photos and drawings to illustrate the points, it introduces all the cultivation techniques; offers expert advice on location, soil types, watering, and pest control; and provides intricate instruction on training the bonsai--including pruning, wiring and stretching it...
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Pocket Bonsai: Care Shaping Repotting Species
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Sale Price: $0.50
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From its origins as a Chinese art form some 2000 years ago through today, the bonsai tree remains an object of fascination that embraces both nature and art. Now, gardeners can participate in the wonderful tradition of bonsai cultivation with the help of this definitive, pocket-size yet extremely thorough guide, written by an expert...
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Bonsai School: The Complete Course in Care, Training & Maintenance
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It’s big and beautiful, and the only course you need to cultivate bonsais successfully. From the author of the acclaimed Bonsai for Beginners, this comprehensive, easy-to-follow instructional guide covers the basics and way beyond...
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Posted by Indoor Garden Online Admin
Their are a number of Bonsai Supplies that you will need to care for your Indoor Bonsai that include a Bonsai Tool Set, proper Bonsai Wiring, Bonsai Pots and Bonsai Soil.
When choosing Bonsai Wiring be sure to select the size best for your Indoor Bonsai. To determine which size is best simply select the wire that is appromimately 1/3 the size of the trunk or primary branch that you are bending. The type of wire that you should choose is anodised aluminium, and avoid the copper type. Copper is more difficult to bend and will requires the use of other tools, and place greater risk of causing damage or stress to your Indoor Bonsai, especially for beginners.
As for Bonsai Soil you can make your own blend of Bonsai Soil by combining one part loam, two parts sphagnum peat moss, and two parts granite grit or you can purchase special mixed Bonsai Soil from a number of suppliers. Some store bought Indoor Bonsai are only potted in a peat moss mix that is used for regular house plants. This type of mixture holds far too much water and should be swapped out during your re-potting.
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Bonsai Potting Kit, 6.25" Metalic Bronze Pot Included
List Price: $17.99
Sale Price: $13.99
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Make it very simple, buy all the items together. Includes all you see here. Soil Pot, drain screens, and top cover rock. No need to look all over for the right items to repot your Bonsai, or House plants.
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BONSAI CUT PASTE - SEALS CUTS WITH A THICK PASTE #6044
List Price: $13.95
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This is a thick paste made to seal off cuts and keep sap from bleeding. Very popular with experienced bonsailists. 160 grams, white cap for misc. small trees. For conifers and azaleas see listing for 6044C
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Posted by Indoor Garden Online Admin
There are many different types of Bonsai Tool Sets which contain scissors, cutters and a root rake however you should consider buying a Deluxe Bonsai Tool Set that also includes the Bonsai Wiring, Bonsai Pots, and Bonsai Soil as you will need all these items for proper Indoor Bonsai care anyways and it really is a worthwhile investment and works out to be far less expensive than purchasing these items separately.
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Bonsai Tool 10-piece Set
List Price: $119.99
Sale Price: $59.99
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This 10-pc set includes:(1) 7 1/2" cutting scissors (large) (2) 7 1/2" cutting scissors (media) (3) 7" trimming scissors, (4) 4 1/4" leaf cutter, (5) 8" concave cutter, (6) 8 1/4" knob cutter, (7) 8" wire cutter, (8) 8 1/2" rake with spatula, (9) 9" root hook, (10) 5 3/4" broom...
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14-pc Bonsai Tool Set Carbon Steel
List Price: $219.99
Sale Price: $86.99
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This extensive 14-pc set includes: (1) 7 1/2" cutting scissors (large), (2) 7 1/2" cutting scissors (medium), (3) 7" trimming scissors, (4) 4 1/4" leaf cutter, (5) 8" concave cutter, (6) 8 1/4" knob cutter, (7) 7" wire cutter, (8) 10 1/2" trunk splitter, (9) 9" jin plier, (10) 7" root cutter, (11) branch bender (3" between side bars when furthest apart), (12) 8 1/2" rake with spatula, (13) 9" root hook, (14) 5 3/4" broom...
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10 pc Bonsai Tool Set, 4 Shears, 6 Leaf Trimmers - 3 Year Guarantee
Sale Price: $25.88
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This set includes 4 different shears, and 6 handy spring handled leaf trimmers. All items come razor sharp and lightly oiled. To maintain them, simply wash after every use, pat dry, and lightly oil.The shears are shown in the second picture: 7" Bypass pruner and 7 1/2" Shears for cutting heavier branches and 8" long neck shear and 6" offset shear for close detail work...
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4pc Soil Sieve Set, Stainless Steel 12" diameter
List Price: $27.99
Sale Price: $21.00
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Our sieve set consists of a 12" diameter by 3" high stainless steel frame with three interchangeable screens of 4, 5, and 10 meshes per inch. Use to grade soils for layering and to remove fine compacting dust that inhibits proper drainage.
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Dallas Bonsai Garden's Novice Japanese Bonsai Tool Kit - 6 Piece -
List Price: $57.95
Sale Price: $57.95
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An extremely popular selection of tools for the Bonsai Hobbyist. The 6 piece set includes the extremely heavy grade canvas roll up tool holder, 10" Stainless Steel Root Rake, 8" Stainless Steel Curved tipped tweezers, 4 1/8" mini leaf trimmer, 8" Concave Cutter and 8" Long Handled Scissor or Ashinaga Shear...
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Bonsai Pots are available in many sizes and shapes and are usually made of a clay material, although more and more frequently Indoor Bonsai are being potted in inexpensive plastic Bonsai Pots. If this is the case you should consider other Bonsai Pots that are almost identicle in size and shape for your first re-potting. Bonsai Pots contain drainage holes in their bottoms so that all the excess water can drain, preventing root rot. Because Bonsai Pots contain these drainage holes in the bottom, screens must be used to hold the soil inside. Bonsai Pots come in both glazed and unglazed clay and unglazed clay containers can be various shades.
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Brussel's Jade in Water Pot Bonsai
List Price: $43.00
Sale Price: $38.50
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The Dwarf Jade is one of the easiest indoor bonsai to grow and is recommended for beginners. Small, rounded, fleshy leaves contrast nicely with straight, substantial trunks. Dwarf Jade trees adapt well to a variety of light conditions and can manage without water for long periods...
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Oval chinese bonsai planter / pot - ceramic, jade green glaze
List Price: $7.00
Sale Price: $5.95
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Bonsai, the art landscape miniaturization of trees originated in China during the Han Dynasty (206 BC220 AD). The term bonsai or penjing can be applied to any miniature landscape planting. These little pots are perfect for small arrangements that can include plants, stones or figurines...
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Large rectangle bonsai planter / pot - chinese ceramic, green glazed
List Price: $10.00
Sale Price: $8.50
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Bonsai, the art landscape miniaturization of trees, originated in China during the Han Dynasty (206 BC220 AD). The term bonsai or penjing can be applied to any miniature landscape planting. These little pots are perfect for small arrangements that can include plants, stones or figurines...
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