A Step by Step Guide to Growing Bonsai Trees
Bonsai trees are truly beautiful and unique. There is no other tree or plant in the world that could be mistaken for a Bonsai, because they are completely their own. Many people look at Bonsai trees and assume that they would be difficult to grow but this is actually not true. In fact, as long as you are willing to put some time and effort into the process, growing Bonsai trees can actually be quite easy and enjoyable.
Getting Started
If you want to start growing Bonsai trees, the first thing you are going to have to do is get Bonsai seeds. Know that Bonsai cultivators acquire the tress in different ways, namely by using methods such as cuttings, air layering, and grafting. There are truly too many other inexpensive options for starting a new specimen, to include starting a tree from a cutting. You will then need to get appropriately sized containers, which in this case means quite small because the Bonsai like to be in tight quarters while they are growing.
Next in the process of growing Bonsai trees, you need to consider the pruning process. This is perhaps one of the most important aspects of all when it comes to growing Bonsai trees. The pruning of the branches is typically done in spring, and much but not all of the new growth is removed at this time. You should wire the desirable branches in an artistic way, as this is where the aesthetic appeal of the plant comes from.
Fertilization is also very important with Bonsais just as with any other plant. You need to fertilize your Bonsai with a water soluble fertilizer a couple of times a month during the growing season. You can pretty much have all the freedom in the world when it comes to choosing a fertilizer, but keep in mind that your choice of fertilizer may vary, depending on the particular species that you have chosen to miniaturize.
When you are growing Bonsai trees, there is obviously a lot of information that you have to take into consideration. The act of growing Bonsai trees is incredibly rewarding however, and so it is definitely worth it to put in the time and effort that is required here. This is definitely not a skill that you will regret learning. Just make sure that you have the patience for growing Bonsais, because this is definitely a characteristic that is going to be required here.
