Bonsai Supplies

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When you think you are ready to grow your very first bonsai tree it’s important to make a decision which stage of bonsai development you’ll start with. You can grow bonsai from ground layerings, cuttings, seeds or from bonsai gardening shop. If you are only starting you should probably stick with developing your tree from cuttings.

The earlier phase of bonsai tree lifecycle you begin with the harder it will be to keep the bonsai tree alive. Take into account that if you start with the seed you will have to generate ideal environment for the bonsai tree to survive. Beginning with a cuttings is thus less difficult since the bonsai has already passed the most critical stage of its lifecycle.

But let’s look at each strategy in more depth. It doesn’t mean you cannot have a very beautiful bonsai even though you begin from a seed.

1.) Developing bonsai from cuttings

For anyone who is a bonsai novice this is certainly probably the fastest way to go unless you want to buy a ready bonsai from bonsai nursery. Good thing about this option is that the most critical period of growing bonsai is over. Additionally it is less complicated to prune the tree for the reason that cuttings by now suggest the way the tree desires to grow.

However for some people waiting period for the bonsai tree to grow out of cuttings to its full glory will be a long time and so they decide to purchase a ready bonsai instead. It could take up to 3 years to get your very first bonsai.

2.) Developing bonsai from layering

An additional choice just like the first one is to begin growing bonsai from ground or air layerings. This method demands shorter time to see your bonsai grow to its full potential. During this stage you can already see the tree composition so cuttings unwanted twigs is going to be an easy work.

3.) Bonsai tree from seed

Same way like being a parent and experiencing your child develop from the very fist moment it is conceived growing bonsai from seed could be a comparable experience in certain manner. Many experienced bonsai tree artists select this option as it is the most gratifying for them.

Remember that it may take up to 5 years to have your bonsai in the similar shape like when ordered from a store. In case you’re a novice your bonsai may not make it if you do not create great conditions from the start.

No matter which option you ultimately choose you’ll have loads of fun observing your small tree develop and mature.

Brussel’s Jade in Water Pot Bonsai

• Easy care favorite
• Perfect for the home or office
• Supplied by America’s largest bonsai nursery
• 3 Years old; 9 inches tall
• Portulacaria afra

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. These trees grow quickly so no long waits are required to observe the results of styling efforts.

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Brussel’s Lucky Bamboo – Fence

• Bamboo is the perfect accent to any room
• Easy care favorite
• Chinese symbol of good fortune
• 3 years old; 12 inches tall
• Dracaena sanderiana

In China, Lucky Bamboo is thought to bring good fortune. Although it is not considered bonsai, this unique plant is very elegant and extremely easy to grow. In order to display your lucky bamboo, simply secure the canes in the decorative rock and fill the container with water. The water should be replaced routinely. Lucky Bamboo will thrive in all light conditions.

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Price: $ 31.73

Brussel’s Lucky Bamboo – Elegant Twist

• Bamboo is the perfect accent to any room
• Easy care favorite
• Chinese symbol of good fortune
• 3 years old; 14 inches tall
• Dracaena sanderiana

In China, Lucky Bamboo is thought to bring good fortune. Although it is not considered bonsai, this unique plant is very elegant and extremely easy to grow. In order to display your lucky bamboo, simply secure the canes in the decorative rock and fill the container with water. The water should be replaced routinely. Lucky Bamboo will thrive in all light conditions.

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Brussel’s DT2101GMJ Green Mound Junpier Bonsai

• Evergreen favorite
• Features curved trunks and well position branches
• Supplied by America’s largest bonsai nursery
• 3 years old; 9 inches tall
• Juniperus procumbens ?Nana’

The natural movement of this tree’s trunk and branches capture the essence of bonsai, making Green Mound the most used juniper variety. The texture of the Green Mound Juniper’s foliage and the ease of trimming make this outdoor bonsai a winner for beginners.

List Price: $ 29.00

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Brussel’s Lucky Bamboo, Pyramid 1 Layer

• Bamboo is the perfect accent to any room
• Easy care favorite
• Chinese symbol of good fortune
• 3 Years old; 8 inches tall
• Dracaena sanderiana

In China, Lucky Bamboo is thought to bring good fortune. Although it is not considered bonsai, this unique plant is very elegant and extremely easy to grow. In order to display your lucky bamboo, simply secure the canes in the decorative rock and fill the container with water. The water should be replaced routinely. Lucky Bamboo will thrive in all light conditions.

List Price: $ 17.00

Price: $ 17.00

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Brussel’s Lucky Bamboo, Pyramid 3 Layer

• Bamboo is the perfect accent to any room
• Easy care favorite
• Chinese symbol of good fortune
• 3 Years old; 12 inches tall
• Dracaena sanderiana

In China, Lucky Bamboo is thought to bring good fortune. Although it is not considered bonsai, this unique plant is very elegant and extremely easy to grow. In order to display your lucky bamboo, simply secure the canes in the decorative rock and fill the container with water. The water should be replaced routinely. Lucky Bamboo will thrive in all light conditions.

List Price: $ 31.00

Price: $ 31.00

Bonsai Boy’s Starter Kit
Make Your Own Bonsai Tree

• 3 year old starter tree
• Fun and Great for the beginner

Make your own Bonsai Tree. Everything you need to create your own bonsai tree. Kit includes the following:
Glazed ceramic imported container Juniper Procumbens Nana (3 years old) Annealed copper training wire Bonsai tree soil (conifer mix) Fiberglass drainage hole covers Multi-colored textured rock Separate typewritten instructions for potting, training and maintenance Ceramic miniature figurine humidity/drip tray Plastic plant marker

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Price: $ 22.95

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The classic Juniper bonsai is a natural hybrid species of Chinese Juniper. Since some Junipers can live for 200 years, caring for your Juniper Bonsai can give you a beautiful plant that will last a lifetime (and then some!)

The Juniper is an evergreen coniferous shrub which can be found in mountains and forests everywhere in the world. Their needle like leaves turn scaly as the tree matures and have a blueish green to light green shading with an occasional silvery variation. There are over 50 species of Juniper, many of which are long lived, but some only live for 2 or 3 years after being turned into Bonsai plants.

Your Juniper Bonsai is relatively easy to care for as it is pretty much disease free. It thrives in full sun bu must be protected from the hot midday sun. In cold climates you must also protect your bonsai from frost.

If you plan to grow your Juniper Bonsai indoors, make sure you have the appropriate lighting. These plants also need a bit of a humid environment so misting can help. Be careful when watering and be sure that you water until soil is most, but don’t leave standing water in the pot as root rot can kill these trees easily.

Like most plants, Junipers benefit from fertilization and they should be given a high nitrogen fertilizer every two weeks starting in spring and running through mid summer. From midsummer on, give them a low nitrogen fertilizer alternating with an acidic fertilizer.

Bonsai plants in pots need to be repotted every two years until they are about 10 years old. It’s best to report in the spring, using a slightly larger pot. Be sure to use free draining soil that includes clean grit or stone so alkaline deposits are kept from harming the Juniper.

Shaping your Juniper Bonsai is what makes the tree unique and can be accomplished with careful pinching throughout the growing season. Be sure to use only your fingers to pinch and never use scissors or other tools which will cause the ends to turn brown. Make sure you don’t pinch off all the greens as you will need enough foliage to protect the branches. Avoid pinching the first leaves that sprout and make sure that you develop a gradual pinching routine leaving a reasonable amount of time between pichings.

With proper care, you will be able to enjoy your Juniper Bonsai for a long time. One interesting fact is that Junipers keep their shape for many weeks even after they die.