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Bonsai

WHAT IS Bansai? BONSAI, the ancient art of growing and keeping miniature trees. Literally translated from Japanese, Bonsai means "planted in a container." Unlike what is commonly thought, Bonsai is not a genetically dwarfed plant. A Bonsai is kept miniature by combining several techniques, including regular pruning and wiring. Mr. Miyagi BONSAI ALTHOUGH the word 'Bonsai' is Japanese, the art it describes (Penjing) originated in the Chinese empire well over 2000 years ago. Hstary About a 1000 years ago, the Japanese copied the Chinese art and adapted it to their local circumstances. In the West, Bonsai was introduced only recently (late 19th century), where it became increasingly popular. 2000 years ago 1000 years ago 100 years ago BONSAI Bonsai are traditionally styled to reflect many common natural situations. Styles These styles range from the calm and stately Formal Upright style characterized by a straight vertical trunk to the Cascade style which is inspired by trees clinging for their lives from the side of a mountain. Other designs reflect a tree's endurance to overcome nature's persistent elements such as in Literati and Wind Swept styles. FORMAL UPRIGHT INFORMAL UPRIGHT SLANTING WINDSWEPT SEMI CASCADE CASCADE FOREST MULTIPLE TRUNK LITERATI BONSAI Training belhaping A common misconception is that the plants used for Bonsai are genetically 'dwarfed' plants. Bonsai trees are normal plants, propagated like any other, but trained using sophisticated techniques to keep them small. The training includes basics like regular pruning and wiring, but also more advanced styling techniques such as creating deadwood. Shears PRUNING; by regular pruning we keep the tree in the determined shape. Concave Cutters WIRING; by wrapping wire around branches of the tree we are able to bend these, to achieve our determined shape. Содрей Wire TOOLS; several specilized tools were developed, including a concave cutter and twig shears. REPOTTING; since bonsai trees are held in small pots, regular repotting is required to replenish nutrients in the soil. Root Rake Rectangular Pot BONSAI BONSAI TREES are plants like any other, but since they're put in such small pots we need to adapt watering and fertilizing practices slightly. Pare It is recommended to indentify the tree species of your Bonsai, so you can look up the best care practice. Guergreen Deciduous Tropical TWO NEEDLE PINE CHINESE ELM FICUS BONSAI EMPIRE www.bonsaiempire.com ©Copyright 2012 BonsaiEmpire.com. All rights reserved Graphic Design by Seán Coleman | www.seancolemandesign.com

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Bonsai trees are both secretive and mystical. This infographic explains what Bonsai is, where it comes from and how to grow one yourself. See: http://www.bonsaiempire.com

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