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Bonsai Article
From Gardenia Bonsai to Bonsai Tree
from: Lawn and Garden Magic
The term bonsai originated with the Chinese from a word that means a plant in pot and it was also the Chinese who introduced the miniature ornamental trees during the second century B.C. This was the period when perfecting of the landscape and trees was brought about by planting in specific containers.
Bonsai are plants measuring about 2 inches up to 3 feet in height which grow from seeds or from cuttings. These plant are usually grown in pots or containers kept small by pruning the branches and roots to serve as decorations. Trees can also be wired on its branch and trunk to attain a desired shape.
Bonsais can live for many years and some families even consider them prized possessions. There are many varieties, including the gardenia, azalea, bamboo, camellia, pine and even plum. In fact, there are many many styles you can do with bonsai, including informal upright, formal upright, cascade, semi-cascade and slanting style.
Professionals bonsai gardeners use specialized tools to mold and shape bonsai into different forms including pliers, concave branch cutters, root trimmers and shears. If you're interested in creating your own form of bonsai, there are 12 steps you can follow.
First, choose a petite shrub from common varieties in the garden such as the azalea, camellia, boxwood, gardenia, cotoneaster or even hibiscus. Trim the plant using bypass pruners until you can see a structure. Next you should remove the bonsai from its pot and place the roots into water.
You should decrease the amount of soil around its roots in order for the root ball to fit the container. You should then trim the roots until two-thirds of the original size is reduced. The next thing you should do is to place a plastic window or a piece of gauze over the drainage hole of the pot.
Next, add an inch of mixed potting soil onto it and then the root ball while gently spreading its roots over the soil. Add additional soil once again to cover the roots, but make sure there's a one inch allowance on top for watering purposes. You can next prune the plant to your desired structure.
Finally, water the plant until the soil is soaked and covers it with aquarium gravel. Place the plant in a location where it will receive the proper amount of sunlight to keep it healthy and happy.
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