|
 Bonsai
are ordinary trees or plants, not special hybrid
dwarfs. Small leafed varieties are most suitable, but
essentially any plant can be used, regardless of the size it
grows to in the wild. In Japan, varieties of pine, azalea,
camellia, bamboo and plum are most often used. Grown in
special containers, bonsai are primarily kept outdoors with
the exception of some plants suited, trained and grown
indoors. Bonsai are kept small and trained by pruning branches
and roots, by periodic repotting, by pinching off new growth,
and by wiring the branches and trunk so that they grow into
the desired shape.
Overall,
bonsai are quite personalized and there are no strict rules to
abide by if you undertake it merely as a hobby to gain
enjoyment out of. It does not have to be an expensive
commitment, but it is a commitment that requires a great
amount of time, patience, skill and endurance. See our website
for more information on bonsai. |
