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After the Bonsai culture had started widely spread around the world, the miniature bonsai culture was developed. This is not a different practice from the conventional bonsai principles; its just that this in this case the bonsais are so small in size that they can even fit into your pocket! These trees follow the same principles of pruning, repotting and training, and then taking this concept further to achieve the smallest possible size of bonsai tree. The other thing is that the bonsai pot in this case is also miniature in size.

The mini bonsai culture is increasingly attracting many enthusiasts around the world. It is probably because it is pretty fascinating to have an authentic living tree that small in size looking delicate yet so strong. Contrary to popular belief, it is not a herculean task to maintain these micro trees, you may just need to spice up your bonsai skills and or attend miniature bonsai training classes. These micro trees are so beautiful they just compensate all the effort you put in to successfully train them.

With Miniature Bonsai trees you have to be extra careful about their relationship with the environment. The sun is especially a sensitive factor. Keeping the tree indoors too long just depending on the suns rays through the window may not provide enough light. On the other hand, the suns rays while outdoors may quickly dry up the moisture of the soil in the pot. Through close examination of the stems you can determine whether the correct amount of light is reaching your tree. While indoors, moisture is another crucial factor hence we have to regulate humidity at the right levels to avoid drying or water-logging the soil.

Pests are a major enemy to miniature bonsai trees and this is doesnt matter if the tree is indoors or by the patio. Should there be an attack then moderate use of insecticide is advised. This is because insecticides contain alcohol which may dehydrate the tree. The affected tree should also be isolated from other bonsais if any. It is possible to come back from a serious pest attack by pruning the tree and providing liquid potassium fertilizer to boost its growth. By regulating the plants indoor and outdoor stay, we can be able avoid pests substantially. Mini bonsai trees are very sensitive to repotting and as such this should be done with much care to avoid any shocks to the plant.

People successful in tending to miniature bonsai trees have a tendency of getting their bonsai skills improved with time thus making conventional bonsai training a piece of cake.

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Japanese Pagoda Tree 10 Seeds – (Sophora japonica) Great Bonsai Seeds

• A small to medium ornamental tree with a beautiful weeping habit
• Stems are very short, 1 foot at most
• Temperature Zone: USDA: 4-11

Increasingly used as a bonsai. A tall deciduous tree to 60′, hardy to zone 4; leaves ovate to 2″ and in 3-8 pairs. Tiered appearance with sturdy branching.

Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 4-11

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Origin: China and Korea

Growth Habits: Deciduous medium to large tree, 40 to 60 feet tall and wide (12-24 m); young branches have olive-green bark; bright to dark green, pinnately compound leaves, 6 to 10 inches long (15-25 cm), 7 to 17 leaflets

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Braided Lucky Bamboo

Braided Lucky Bamboo. Lush greenery and good fortune are promised with the arrival of this triple-braided arrangement of bamboo. Simply place the stems in the ceramic container, surround with garden pebbles (all included) and add fresh water. Bamboo will thrive indoors in low light or indirect sunlight. Sizes Pot, 3-1/2″H x 5-1/2″W Plant, approx. 15-17″H Shipping Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

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9GreenBox – Live Ginseng Ficus Tree Microcarpa Bonsai w/ Ceramic Pot

• The ginseng ficus bonsai tree, known by its shape of the root and stems, can be kept both indoors and outdoors, and is also one of the most hardy species of Bonsai trees.
• A very easy plant to prune and water, the Ginseng Ficus Bonsai Tree is perfect for those looking for a ficus bonsai tree with low upkeep but high reward in it’s ability to brighten a room or table.
• The Ficus retusa or “Ginseng Ficus” (or even Ficus microcarpa var. nitida) is a type of ficus which has very bulbous roots that form a shape similar to ginger roots which give them their common name.
• It is native to Malaysia and Taiwan.
• hey are easy plants to grow since they require low amounts of light, can be watered once weekly, and have so far seemed to be resistant to bugs.

We’re selling one of this rare treasure! , The diameter of this plant is about 9″ H with exposed roots and 7 3/4″Lx 5 1/2″W x 2 1/2″H midnightblue ceramic pot.

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Japanese Pagoda Tree 10 Seeds – Sophora – Bonsai

• A miniature variety of Japanese Holly
• Stems are very short, 1 foot at most
• Very compact plant

Increasingly used as a bonsai. A tall deciduous tree to 60′, hardy to zone 4; leaves ovate to 2″ and in 3-8 pairs. Tiered appearance with sturdy branching. Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 4-11 Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade Origin: China and Korea Growth Habits: Deciduous medium to large tree, 40 to 60 feet tall and wide (12-24 m); young branches have olive-green bark; bright to dark green, pinnately compound leaves, 6 to 10 inches long (15-25 cm), 7 to 17 leaflets Watering Needs:

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9GreenBox – Live Ginseng Ficus Tree Microcarpa Bonsai w/ Plastic Pot

• The ginseng ficus bonsai tree, known by its shape of the root and stems, can be kept both indoors and outdoors, and is also one of the most hardy species of Bonsai trees.
• A very easy plant to prune and water, the Ginseng Ficus Bonsai Tree is perfect for those looking for a ficus bonsai tree with low upkeep but high reward in it’s ability to brighten a room or table.
• The Ficus retusa or “Ginseng Ficus” (or even Ficus microcarpa var. nitida) is a type of ficus which has very bulbous roots that form a shape similar to ginger roots which give them their common name.
• It is native to Malaysia and Taiwan.
• hey are easy plants to grow since they require low amounts of light, can be watered once weekly, and have so far seemed to be resistant to bugs.

We’re selling one of this rare treasure! , The diameter of this plant is about 6″ H with exposed roots and 5″L x 3.5″W x 2 1/2″H midnightblue ceramic pot.

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Mexican Weeping Pine 20 Seeds – Pinus patula – Bonsai

• This desirable Mexican pine is hardy to Z.8
• Slow growing to 50′
• It is enhanced by long drooping leaves, with 4 12″ leaflets (needles)
• Makes an excellent bonsai!
• Seeds stay viable in cold storage for many years

* This desirable Mexican pine is hardy to Z.8. With age will produce 2-3 main stems. It is enhanced by long drooping leaves, with 4 12″ leaflets (needles). Slow growing to 50′. Seeds stay viable in cold storage for many years. Makes an excellent bonsai!

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Bonsai Boy’s Flowering Heavenly Bamboo Bonsai Tree
(nandina ‘firepower’)

• 8 years old, 16″ – 19″ tall
• Recommended indoor flowering bonsai tree, grown and trained by Bonsai Boy.

Also known as sacred bamboo and is related to the barberry. This tough as nails evergreen has fine lacy foliage which turns bronze and red in winter. It has unbranched reed-like stems. In spring new foliage appears as bright bronze red and is soon followed by large creamy white flowers. In summer clusters of bright green berries appear and by late summer, the berries ripen to a bright red. Does well indoors. Provide sun to get intense coloring of foliage.

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Brussel’s Bonsai – 7 Stalk Curly Bamboo

• Bamboo Stalks Vary in Length
• Includes Two Long Curly Stalks
• Chinese Red Container
• Does Well in Any Light Environment
• Easy To Grow

The 7-Stalk Curly Bamboo consists of 5 straight stalks of bamboo with 2 longer curly stalks of bamboo in the middle.

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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.

Bonsai trees are a great way to have a healthy thriving plant as well as exercise some of your creativity and one of the best plants to start with is the Baby Jade. A Succulent bonsai, this plant is sometimes called the Elephant Plant or the Small Leaf Jade and is native to South Africa. It is quite tolerant to under watering and is a good beginner plant for home or office.

Baby Jade is a rather new bonsai which develops quite quickly and, unlike other types of Bonsai, can go for long periods without water. It can grow to 3 or 4 meters in the wild and being a succulent, it stores it’s water is the trunk, branches and leaves.

This lovely plant is easy to care for and style and great to look at too! The young plant has green bark which turns reddish brown and then slate gray as it ages. It has fleshy round leaves that range from pale gray to blue-green to dark green which are complimented by reddish colored stems. It blooms with tiny star shaped pinkish purple flowers. The trunk and branches can be droopy and make lovely long cascades.

The Baby Jade Bonsai is a tropical plant the doesn’t do well in climates that get below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. If you live in a warm climate it will do well outdoors in full sunlight, but if you are in a colder area it is best to keep your Bonsai inside in the winter and Baby Jade will the fine as long as you provide it with enough light. Watering should be done regularly – water until the soil is moist and let the soil dry between waterings. Don’t add too much water so that there is a standing puddle in the pot.

Pruning and shaping your bonsai is part of the fun and you should be sure to let the soil dry before you cut off roots or heavy branches. After you have made any cuts, water sparingly until the cut heals over. If you want to stop a branch from growing longer, remove the terminal bud. To shape the tree, pinch the buds and branches that are growing where you don’t want them. Be sure to pinch gently with your fingers. Baby Jade is a fast grower and will need to be pinched quite frequently during the growing season. Use a 1mm aluminum wire to rotate branches and leaves.

You should repot your Baby Jade bonsai every 2 years. This is best done in the early spring. Befor repotting, dry the soil out thoroughly. After repotting, keep Baby Jade in a shady spot until you see some new growth and once you do start to water it again as usual.