Bonsai Supplies

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Bonsai is a Japanese natural art form that has been around for over a thousand years.Bonsai has its roots in the spiritual path of Zen Buddhism. The goal is to create a miniature depicture of nature in its most perfect forms by using careful techniques of pruning and wiring.

The interesting thing about Bonsai is that these are not specially created dwarf plants. You can actually use any tree species to create Bonsai art.There are of course some species that are more popular for Bonsai such as fir maple, birch and cedar.

Caring For Bonsai Trees

Many people are put off taking up Bonsai because they think it’s going to be time consuming and difficult.In reality caring for Bonsai trees can be very easy. As long as you following some basic guidelines on fertilising, watering and positioning your Bonsai you should be able to achieve healthy, attractive growth.

Bonsai trees are quite delicate compared to other house plants so you will need to careful with them.Here are some tips for basic care:

Watering – this will depend very much on the species of tree, its size and also the climate. In most cases you will not have to water your Bonsai every day. Instead all you need to do it monitor the soil and water only when it gets slightly dry. Don’t let the soil dry out completely for the best Bonsai health.
Position – you will need to place your Bonsai in a position that offers it the best conditions for growth and health. Each species of tree will prefer different conditions so make sure you research this carefully.In general most Bonsai trees will prefer a bright spot with some sunlight and away from any cold drafts.
Fertilizer – because you will be growing your trees in pots fertilizer is very important.This will replace nutrients that have been used up in the soil and keep your trees healthy. You can buy specialist Bonsai fertilizers but also any garden fertilizer can be effective if you use the right quantities.
Pests and Diseases

Bonsai trees can be vulnerable to pests and diseases like any other plant. You will need to be vigilant for these problems so you can treat them quickly before they can damage your trees.

Common pests can include caterpillars, aphids, mites and slugs. You can treat these using special pesticides (follow the instructions carefully). These can be bought from garden centres and you can also order them online from Bonsai suppliers.

Common diseases include infections from fungus. This can cause problems such as a discoloured leaves and poor general health in trees. It is important to move the infected tree away from any other Bonsai or house plants to avoid the fungus spreading. You can then treat your Bonsai with fungicides and remove any infected or dead parts from the tree.

6 TRUE ADANSONIA digitata “Baobab” Bottle Tree Seeds -Now back in stock- Great for BONSAI or Indoor Container House Plants

• Great BONSAI plant
• Great House Plant
• Good Seed Germination
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted safe status as a dried fruit and as a food ingredient
• The Baobab tree produces very large white flowers

Known for it s huge trunk to 30′ width or more with great age. This fascinating African tree is native to the hot dry savannahs where it reputedly can live to over 1,000 years of age. A first sighting may help you to see why it is sometimes called the upside down tree. The Baobab tree produces very large white flowers that emit a carrion scent and is pollinated by a species of fruit bat. The leaves are eaten as a relish; the 10″ fruits are filled with a pulp that dries, hardens and falls into pi

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Tiger Bark Weeping Fig Pre-Bonsai Tree – Ficus

• Excellent indoor bonsai or houseplant
• The trunk is about 1″ in diameter
• Prefers bright, indirect light
• Easy to grow
• The plant you will receive is growing in a 4″ pot.

Ficus microcarpa, also known as Tiger Bark Weeping Fig, Chinese Banyan, Malayan Banyan, Indian Laurel or Curtain fig, is a banyan native in the range from Sri Lanka to India, southern People’s Republic of China, the Malay Archipelago, the Ryukyu Islands, Australia, and New Caledonia. Weeping Figs make excellent house plants or bonsai trees. They thrive in offices, apartments, dorms and homes. Provide bright, indirect light and keep evenly moist, not wet or dry. Trim as needed. The plant you wil

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Bonsai Potting Kit, 6.25″ Bonsai Pot Included

• BONSAI POT 6.25″ Bonsai POTTING COMBO
• BUYBONSAI FAMOUS BONSAI SOIL
• DRAIN SCREENS
• AND EVEN THE TOP COVER ROCKS TO PUT ON THE TOP OF THE SOIL
• IS THIS EASY OR WHAT?

Make it very simple, buy all the items together. Includes all you see here. Soil Pot, drain screens, and top cover rock. No need to look all over for the right items to repot your Bonsai, or House plants.

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Bonsai Pruner Trimmer

• Bonsai Pruner Trimmer.
• Mini trimming shears are perfect for bonsai, pruning houseplants, anywhere a small razor sharp pruner is needed
• Only 4″ long, mini shear has razor sharp stainless steel blades, cuts effortlessly using scissor action
• Also very handy for the fishermans tackle box, sewing box, etc.

Bonsai pruner trimmer. Mini trimming shears are perfect for bonsai, pruning houseplants, anywhere a small razor sharp pruner is needed. Only 4″ long, mini shear has razor sharp stainless steel blades, cuts effortlessly using scissor action. Also very handy for the fishermans tackle box, sewing box, etc. Shipping weight – .2 lb.

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Finding a low-maintenance plant for your home requires some thought before you purchase. First of all, make sure your houseplant is actually an indoor plant. Some commercially sold bonsai trees, for example, are outdoor trees, and will not survive for more than a year indoors. The only indoor evergreen I can think of that has that “Christmas tree” look is the Norfolk pine. Other small, needled trees are sometimes sold as indoor plants, but don’t fall for it. Buying a cheap nursery plant intended for a flower bed, potting it, and putting it inside may be asking for trouble as well.

Of the many indoor plants to choose from, you need to select one that will flourish in your home. That means taking note of the lighting conditions, temperature, and humidity levels in the room where you want to put the plant. If you want a plant that requires bright light but don’t have a South or West facing window for it, you can still make it work with a fluorescent light. An inexpensive fluorescent bulb has such a long lifetime that it can be left on 24/7. Because fluorescent bulbs are efficient, this supplemental lighting won’t add a lot to your electric bill. Alternatively, the light can be put on a timer and set to come on for a few hours a day.

Plants like ferns and hibiscus trees are high maintenance because they frequently drop leaves and flowers, respectively. The kitchen herb stevia is another mess-maker, as it drops a prodigious number of seeds. Pennyroyal does the same. Avoid these and any other plants likely the “shed” if you want a simple indoor gardening experience.

Cacti are an excellent choice for care-free gardening, but only if you pot them in appropriate soil and water them on a regular schedule. Cacti need a loose, course soil with excellent drainage. Otherwise, they rot and die. Also, they need to be watered every two weeks. By the time a cactus shows signs of distress, it is already severely dehydrated. Hence, your cacti watering days have to be determined by the calendar, not the way the plant looks. I use my Yahoo calendar, which sends me an e-mail and an IM every two weeks, so my cacti give me no worries.

Schefflera trees are another virtually indestructible plant, as are rubber trees. I enjoy propagating my schefflera by taking cuttings, but less enthusiastic gardeners can let them grow indefinitely without pruning. Because of the schefflera’s rapid growth, it will need to be repotted at least every two years. However, it is tolerant of erratic feeding and watering, adapts to a range of lighting conditions, and will usually survive a bug attack with minimal treatment. Rubber trees are even more hardy and will self-propagate in their pots. When you do decide to repot, you can separate the trees and have several houseplants instead of one.

Janet Craig trees are as resilient as rubber trees and even more tolerant of low lighting. Their relative the dragon tree is a good low maintenance plant too. Slow-growing and highly adaptable, the dragon tree will make a striking addition to almost any home.

No matter which plant you choose, make sure to pot it in a container with plenty of drainage. Also, make sure the roots take up the bulk of the container volume. Giving the roots too much room will almost always cause root rot. Have a bottle of indoor-friendly insecticide handy to stop any pests before they become too much of a problem. Also, use a slow-release fertilizer to minimize the effort required to feed your plant. By taking these simple steps when you bring your plant home, you will help make plant care as low-maintenance as possible.