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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.
Bonsai Juniper Tree
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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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Bonsai Boy's Monterey - Single Trunk-Preserved Bonsai Tree Preserved - Not a living tree
Sale Price: $59.90
Please allow up to 14 days for delivery.Neither plastic nor silk, this preserved bonsai tree has real foliage and a real wooden trunk that was carefully handcrafted and preserved to protect its natural fragrance, color and texture indefinitely...
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Bonsai Tree - Japanese Juniper 3-4 Year Old, Planted in 5 inch Container - Grown by Eve's Garden
Sale Price: $16.90
Live 3-4 year old Japanese Juniper Bonsai Tree planted in a 5-inch ceramic container. Perfect bonsai tree gift for the bonsai beginner.
The Japanese Juniper (Juniperus procumbens "Nana") is the most popular tree for Bonsai because of its compact foliage and ability to train branches into popular shapes...
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Juniper Tree Bonsai Best Gift
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We're selling one of this rare treasure! , The diameter of this Pot is about 10 " W and POT IS 6 1/4 " IN LENGTH & 5 1/4" WIDE & 2 1/2" DEEP.
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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.
Indoor Bonsai for Beginners: Selection - Care - Training
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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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Bonsai Basics - A Comprehensive Guide to Care and Cultivation: A Pyramid Paperback (Pyramid Gardening)
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Tailored to meet the needs of the first time bonsai owner, this book is an extensive directory of every major bonsai type.Bonsai Basics explains in detail all the techniques needed to keep a bonsai alive and in good shape...
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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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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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Dremel 689-01 11-Piece Rotary Tool Carving and Engraving Kit
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The Dremel 689-01 11-piece rotary tool carving and engraving kit comes with 11 assorted carving and engraving accessories. It features 4 engraving cutters and 4 grinding stones along with a collet bit and also includes a diamond wheel point and diamond carving bit...
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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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Joebonsai Mini Measure | Shot Glass
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Measuring stuff? Nothing beats glass for precision and clean up. Designed specifically for gardener, this Mini Measure shot glass measuresthe big four: teaspoons, tablespoons, ounces and milliliters. Dishwasher safe with permanent, high visibility markings and a heavy base to prevent tipping...
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Brussel's CT9005CE Chinese Elm Bonsai
List Price: $40.00
Sale Price: $22.99
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Ulmus Parvifolia. Has small evergreen leaves. Hardy bonsai tree with excellent branching characteristics. Twisted trunk and exposed roots give the appearance of great age.
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Glentronics PL-1 Intelligent Plant Light
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Sale Price: $43.51
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The Intelligent Plant Light contains a computer chip that automatically changes the amount of light your plants get with each season
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