Bonsai Trees - Our Own Little Forest
By
Bogdan-Andrei Voicu
Bonsai trees have been grown in China and Japan for
centuries. Buddhist priests were the ones that created them and, in some
centuries time, everyone could enjoy the little trees. And, by little we mean
little: a bonsai tree can live up to hundreds of years without being more than
1m high. By regularly cutting down the branches and by shortening the roots, the
growing is stopped. More, by not providing the full required elements to grow,
the trees remain little. Those really interested in Bonsai trees should know
that this is a hobby that requires a lot of responsibility and time, because
they are living trees, not some dead wood.
Everyone should consider the fact that, especially during the growing period,
there are some really important things to take care of. When it is only about a
small collection of Bonsai, it is enough to just water the plants. The soil must
be slightly moist most of the time. Leaves must be controlled from time to time,
in order to prevent bugs and diseases. When this happens, you have to take the
plant out from the tray. In the summer, during the growth period, they must be
cut to keep their shape. In the winter, the Bonsai tree doesn't require some
special care, but they should, still, be provided a free space outside, where
they should not freeze. More, every few years, the plants need to be moved in
bigger trays. These few lines might not show how important it is to take care of
your Bonsai trees, but regular care is very important, including the holidays,
when you might leave.
In Europe and Northern America, Bonsai trees came in the early '70s. Since
then, a lot of clubs, unions and associations appeared that organize a lot of
activities: expositions, fairs, seminars and more.
Being a member of a Bonsai Club is not the most important thing when growing
Bonsai trees. The most important thing is to enjoy what you do and have fun
while doing it.
Bonsai Tree Care
is the place to get started in your Bonsai quest: learn to
create a Bonsai
tree or find out how to
choose a
tree for someone else or even for you.
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