Bonsai Supplies

Traditional Asian Bonsai Planters / Trays / Pots – Terracotta Ceramic, Set of 2

• Hand shaped terricotta clay with raw natural color
• Pre-drilled drainage holes
• Size: Lg. 8.5″ x 6.75″ (2″ deep) – Sm. 6.5″ x 5.5″ (1.5″ deep)
• Simple rustic look for authentic Penjing landscapes
• Hand Made in China circa 1970

Bonsai, the art landscape and tree miniaturization originated in China during the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). The term bonsai or penjing can be applied to any miniature landscape planting. These little pots are perfect for small arrangements that can include plants, stones or figurines. To start plant a small jade tree, add a scholar stone or interesting rock shards and a mudman miniature and you’ve created your first easy miniature landscape. The simple crafting of the ceramic clay pot helps e

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Rectangle bonsai planter / pot – chinese ceramic, green glazed, 2.25″ H

• Hand glazed
• Pre-drilled drainage holes
• Size: 7.5″ x 5″ x 2.25″H
• Made in China

Bonsai, the art landscape miniaturization of trees originated in China during the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). The term bonsai or penjing can be applied to any miniature landscape planting. These little pots are perfect for small arrangements that can include plants, stones or figurines. To start plant a small jade tree, add a scholar stone or interesting rock shards and a mudman miniature and you’ve created your first easy miniature landscape. The simple crafting of the ceramic clay pot helps e

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Cobalt blue ceramic bonsai planter / pot – round, set of 2

• Price is for two hand crafted blue cobalt bonsai pots from China
• Aesthetically pleasing natural variations in blue color
• Rustic finish for authentic bonsai presentation
• Outside dimentions:4.375″D x 1.5″H; Inside:3.375″Dx 1″H
• Ceramic pots have pre-drilled drainage holes

Bonsai, the art landscape miniaturization of trees originated in China during the Han Dynasty (206 BC to 220 AD). The term bonsai or penjing can be applied to any miniature landscape planting. These little blue pots are perfect for small arrangements that can include plants, stones or figurines. To start, plant a small jade tree, add a scholar stone or interesting rock shards and a mudman miniature and you’ve created your first easy miniature landscape. The simple crafting of the ceramic clay po

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Large rectangle bonsai planter / pot – chinese ceramic, green glazed

• Hand glazed
• Pre-drilled drainage holes
• Size: 10″ x 6″ x 2.25″H
• Made in China

Bonsai, the art landscape miniaturization of trees, originated in China during the Han Dynasty (206 BC220 AD). The term bonsai or penjing can be applied to any miniature landscape planting. These little pots are perfect for small arrangements that can include plants, stones or figurines. To start, plant a small jade tree, add a scholar stone or interesting rock shards and a mudman miniature and you’ve created your first easy miniature landscape. The simple crafting of the ceramic clay pot helps

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Oval chinese bonsai planter / pot – ceramic, jade green glaze

• Hand glazed
• Pre-drilled drainage holes
• Size: 7.25″ x 6″ x 2″H
• Made in China

Bonsai, the art landscape miniaturization of trees originated in China during the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). The term bonsai or penjing can be applied to any miniature landscape planting. These little pots are perfect for small arrangements that can include plants, stones or figurines. To start plant a small jade tree, add a scholar stone or interesting rock shards and a mudman miniature and you’ve created your first easy miniature landscape. The simple crafting of the ceramic clay pot helps e

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Bonsai Care

The very word bonsai conjures so many thoughts to many people. Almost a warrior sound yet in reality the word bonsai refers to a miniature tree called a bonsai tree.

Where Bonsai Started.

Most of us associate bonsai with the Japanese. Apparently the art of bonsai care and development as we know it today originated in China and was known as Pensai in China. Pensai as it was known has been traced back to around 600 a.d. and subsequently made its way to Japan

The word “Bonsai” comprises of two parts bone meaning tray and “sai” meaning plant, which when literally translated equates to tray plant. We are so emphatic to ensure that we correctly call bonsai trees when part of the derivation of the word does in fact mean plant.

In the care of bonsai trees well take a few clear topics:-

O Watering bonsai
O Light and Humidity for my bonsai tree
O Bonsai Feeding

How frequently to water a Bonsai.

The first question most budding bonsai carers ask is How often should I water a bonsai tree? and the answer depends on many different factors. Watering and caring for a bonsai tree is a constant balance between too much and too little.

Variables to consider are when caring for your bonsai tree are:-

O The type of bonsai tree.
O The time of year is it winter, summer, spring or autumn (fall).
O The location of the bonsai tree within your house or garden.

O The location of your property i.e. Alaska or Arizona.

How should I water a bonsai tree?

The “best” way to water is to first wet the soil a little, this will improve the soil’s ability to take in or absorb a larger volume of water, and then you should water thoroughly until the soil is saturated. Make certain that the entire soil mass gets wet – every time – you water and wait for the excess to run out of the drainage holes to be sure.

When should I water a Bonsai tree?

The “best” time to water is probably early in the morning, before the bonsai tree begins its day of growing activities. Also take a look during the day if the bonsai tree located in a particularly hot and dry place. Bonsai trees do not grow when the soil is too wet and they do not grow when the soil is too dry. A bonsai tree takes in water and nutrients during the in between periods.

Work out a sensible watering schedule that is realistic and achievable and try and maintain a regular caring plan for your bonsai tree.

What kind of water should I use to water a bonsai tree?

Water your a bonsai with room temperature tap water. If the water is too hot or too cold it may shock the trees roots. If you have the ability, facility and time to collect rain to water great.

Light and Humidity for my bonsai tree.

What light does a bonsai require?

Lighting is critical to your bonsai tree and keeping it healthy. Unfortunately there is no scientific formulae to how much light does my bonsai tree need. Light requirements vary within the type of tree and the layout and design of your home.

What is the best kind of light for a bonsai?

Sunlight is by far the best type of light for bonsai trees and most other members of the planet earth! If the window providing most light is a convenient place then by all means use the best window klocation. Its all down to balance you dont want to have your bonsai tree in a windy hallway even if it is the brightest place in your homw. If you preferred location doesnt get too much light then utilise som e artifical light. So, in a case like this you need to find an alternative and more practical location and use some type of artificial lighting system. A simple grow-light and timer will be a low cost and practical solutuion.

What about humidity and my bonsai tree?

Humidity helps to reduce water loss and a very dry environment cuase a bonsai tree to naturally loose its water content. Obviously avoid artifical and local causes of dryness i.e. dont place next to a fire or heater. Indoor bonsai trees slow their growth in winter and do not need as much water. If you have a dry home (lacking humiditry) you can place your bonsai on a “humidity tray” filled with pebbles this is probably improves your own environment too! The tray should be kept wet at all times so as to increase humidity levels. The other very simple solution is a spray. Using room temperature water spray the bonsai tree with a fine mist or spray.

Bonsai Feeding

Why Do Bonsai Need Fertiliser?

The bonsai environment is artificial and therefore requires our intervention, help and care in order to maintain the health and development of the bonsai tree. The simplest way to achieve a healthy bonsai tree in addition to frequent watering is a frequent dose of fertiliser to the soil.

What type of fertiliser to use?

Use a balanced fertiliser to feed your bonsai tree – typically 20-20-20, at 25% strength, every other week. The numbers 20-20-20 are the percentage, by weight, of the N-P-K (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) contained in that fertiliser. These elements will enhance the growth of your bonsai tree.

What Does N-P-K Stand For & What Does It Do?

N – Nitrogen is responsible for the size and amount of new growth and, to some extent, the green colour of the leaves. Nitrogen is required for cell division and, also, protein manufacturing.

P – Phosphorus is also necessary for cell division and is associated with good root growth and flowering.

K – Potassium activates cell enzymes and is related with overall healthy cell activity.

Bonsai Fertiliser Notes

O Always water your bonsai thoroughly before fertilising and never use fertiliser on a dry tree.
O Never fertilise a sick tree, as fertiliser is not medicine.
O If you are not sure how much fertiliser to use, follow the directions on the label and never use more than recommended.
O Fertiliser is a good thing, but too much is a bad thing.

Bonsai care – a rewarding hobby bringing you many happy hours over many years.

There is more to the relationship between a bonsai tree and its pot than how it appears to the naked eye. In bonsai language, the pot is frequently called the frame while the bonsai tree itself is referred to as the picture. Obviously, uniting the two together will create framed perfection.

Tips on Choosing the Right Bonsai Pot

It’s important that you purchase only pots which are specially manufactured to use for bonsai trees because they are pre-designed to have two types of holes: drainage holes as bonsai trees require lots of watering and secondly, holes for passage of training wire which is used to retain the shape of bonsai trees when potting.

Size matters especially when you’re still in the process of taking care of a growing bonsai tree. Nursery or wild trees have more stringent requirements when it comes to pots so if it’s your first time to take care of a bonsai tree, do make sure that you ask professional advice first.

Consider the length, width, and height of your bonsai pot. Growth of your bonsai tree can be affected adversely if you choose the wrong dimensions for your bonsai pot. For the width of your bonsai pot, make sure that the pot is just as wide as the length of the stems or branches of your bonsai tree. The height on the other hand should just be of similar measurement to the overall width of the trunk of your bonsai tree.

Shape, in some instances, can also affect the rate of growth of bonsai trees so do be sure you’re choosing the right shape as well for your plant.

Color is only a factor if you believe in color psychology or aesthetics is very important to you. You can choose pots in solid colors if you prefer to go for understated beauty or printed or polychromatic designs if you wish for your garden to become more eye-catching.

Consider the pot material. If you wish for something durable, you can choose bonsai pots that are made of heavy duty plastic as these are non-breakable and supported with lifetime warranty. Clay pots are typical but easily breakable. Cement bonsai pots are sturdier but cost more. Wooden pots are ideal if you wish to go for a more authentic look.

Lastly, consider the landscape of your garden. Your choice of bonsai pot can make your bonsai tree either stand out or blend in perfect harmony with the landscape. Either way is fine and only considers your preference.

The fine art of Bonsai has been around in the Japanese and Chinese cultures for hundreds of years. Over the last half century it has become popular in the United States as well. It takes a long time to grow a bonsai tree, even though they are very small. The project needs care and patience, as well as some artistic ability. The bonsai must blend in with its container to create a visual portrait of a full grown tree.

Usually bonsai is a hardy tree that is forced to grow in a small pot. Some tropical plants such a a pomegranate have been used successfully as bonsai. Trees or plant with small foliage must be used or the leaves will look out of proportion. Outstanding bonsai have been made from zeikova, ginkgo and some pies and maples. Plants that would be considered unattractive in other situations, such as runty plants with twisted or gnarled trunks and branches are great candidates for bonsai. You can buy such plants in a nursery, or go on a hunt in the woods for them.

The bonsai pot is an integral part of the design. They can be as small as 2 inches wide, or as large as 25 inches. Some are baked clay, and others are glazed. They need to have drainage holes.

The soil for bonsai should be able to hold moisture. Most people start with a coarse layer of soil at the bottom and add fine humus rich soil at the top. Usually moss, or spreading plants such as helxine soleirolii is placed on top of the soil, or even small stones.

The root ball of the small tree should be completely cleaned of soil and the roots cut back drastically. This will keep the plant dwarfed. Cut back the top of the tree to balance with the roots and put it in the pot, packing the soil around the roots and tree firmly. To acclimate the tree, it should be watered well and placed in dappled shade for a few weeks. Then it can be moved to full sun. If you start your bonsai in the spring, you will have more success since the light gets stronger gradually.

As the plant grows yo will have to re pot it, probably once a year. So make sure you schedule this activity so that your plant is always in the best shape possible.

Creating a bonsai is an artistic endeavor, so there is not just one way to do it but many. Pruning and cutting out new growth to achieve the exact balance you want will take trial and error and a good eye for lines. You can force the plant to bend or look warped by wrapping it with wire and pulling the branches down.

If you are fascinated by the idea of creating a bonsai, you will find that it is fairly easy to do. The tradition has a certain air of mystique, but the process is not difficult, it just takes time and patience.

The jade plant is easy to care for, and makes a delightful addition to any room. With its plump, shiny dark-green leaves, twisting branches and sturdy trunk, the jade plant resembles an Asian bonsai, and will live for many years under the right conditions. In maturity, the jade plant produces delightful white flowers that have a sweet fragrance and are edible. I’ve seen jade plants over twenty-five years old that have attained the height and appearance of small trees. Placed in a glazed Chinese pot, jade plants of this stature lend an air of dignity and prosperity to your home.

POTTING: Place your jade plant in a well-drained pot with a circumference that is twice as large as the crown (top) of the plant. Fill with a cactus potting blend enriched with a couple scoops of regular houseplant soil. Tamp the soil down firmly around the root ball, and cover the stem about one inch above the roots. Water thoroughly. Allow the jade plant to become root-bound as it matures, and re-pot it when the crown becomes twice as large as the circumference of the pot.

WATERING: The jade plant is a succulent, and needs water in order to thrive. When the soil is completely dry, water until liquid seeps out of the drainage holes in the pot. Use tap water that has been allowed to sit for twenty-four hours. If you are able to collect rain water, this is best for the jade plant. Avoid splashing water on the leaves, as this may leave unattractive brown spots. Check water frequently if the jade plant sits near a source of air or heat.

LIGHT: A south-facing window is the best place for a jade plant, although it will do well as long as it receives several hours of bright sunlight each day. Allow the plant to get close to the window without touching the surface of the glass, because extreme heat or cold may cause damage to the leaves. Rotate the jade plant frequently to stimulate even growth of all the branches and leaves. If you are able to take the jade plant outside in warm weather, it will thrive on fresh air and sunshine. Just make sure not to let it scorch in direct sunlight, as this will cause shriveling and dropping of the leaves.

TEMPERATURE: The jade plant can tolerate temperatures that range from very cool to very warm. In cool weather, the jade may be left outdoors until the temperature dips below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. In warm weather, the jade will thrive outdoors as long as it is not exposed to scorching sunlight, or allowed to dry out too much. Kept indoors,

Bonsai are dwarf plotted plants cultivated by the Japanese and Chinese for centuries. Growth of a bonsai is a time-consuming process requiring much patience, care and nurturing. It is also said to take considerable artistic skill, an art that has become rather popular in the United States since World War II. A successful bonsai could be described as the union of a plant and its container to create a beautiful picture of nature in a miniature form.

Though a true bonsai is a tree of shrub gown outdoors, of course in a pot, other woody tropical plants may be developed as bonsai. The dwarf pomegranate is a good example. To develop a bonsai in this manner, only fairly small-leaved species plants should be used. If not, the foliage will be out of proportion with the rest of the plant. The zeikova and ginkgo are two pines and maples that can be developed into fantastic bonsai. Some of the most interesting bonsai are those developed out of plants with substantial, tapering trunks and twisted branches. Such plants can be found in a nursery or out in the wild.

In addition to the plant, the pot is an important part of the bonsai art. Bonsai pots come in many different designs and range in size from two to twenty-five inches in diameter and one to ten inches deep. Some pots are glazed while some are made of red clay. Regardless of the material the pot is made of, all Bonsai pots should have drainage holes.

The soil used for bonsai plants vary, but the soil mixture used should always be capable of holding moisture and food. However, it should also be able to provide good drainage and aeration. The soil is usually arranged in layers, with the coarse soil mixture at the bottom and the finer soil toward the top. The soil is then topped with a moss, fine pebbles or a small ground-cover plant such as Helxine.

The spring is the best time to begin developing a bonsai plant. The plant will need repotted as it begins to grow and becomes more established, with the average of once per year. Keep in mind, though, that some need repotted twice per year while others only need repotted every few years.

There are no simple instructions for developing and training a bonsai plant. Generally, it just requires hard, selective pruning and the thinning out of new growths. You can wrap a stiff copper or steel wire around the trunk and branches to help control the direction of growth to provide some interesting warped lines.

In the past, the art of bonsai was one of mystery and it was believed that it took years of patience before the plant would mature into a beautiful tree. This is not true, though. A good bonsai can be developed in a few hours with a few simple procedures, some time and care. Do not be discouraged!