DealDash Teaches: Bonsai Trees
Just about everyone has heard of “Bonsai Trees,” and picture tiny little gnarled pine trees. Did you know that technically any tree can be a bonsai?
Bonsai is a Japanese term which, literally translated, means “planted in a container.” You can take any tree, plant it in a container, and technically it is a bonsai! Most people probably associate bonsai trees with Japan, but the practice actually was started in China, and Japan merely adopted the practice.
I have always been interested in bonsai trees, but I had never attempted to care for one until recently. In this article I will share with you some of the things that I have learned about bonsai trees and perhaps you would like to give bonsai maintenance a try!
“Where will I get this tiny tree?” you might ask. Well, you can get them just about anywhere that sells regular plants such as Lowes, Wal*Mart, or your local garden center. All of these places have lower priced (and lower quality) trees. If you are willing to spend a little bit more for a higher quality tree then I suggest that you order one online.
When you are picking out your tree be mindful of the species of tree, what that particular tree’s sun/temperature requirements are, and your geographical location. For beginners who would like an inside tree, try a Ficus, Carmona or a Chinese elm. For beginners who would prefer an outdoor (or indoor/outdoor) then try a Juniper, Pine tree, or a Japanese maple. I personally have a Juniper, and I have been moving him outdoors for a few days per week, and indoors for a few days per week. Since I live in New England I will have to totally move him inside once the winder gets underway.
The biggest tip that I can give from what I have learned so far is that bonsai trees require a lot of water! You might even need to water your tree every day if its soil feels dry. I was given some advice from the place that I received my bonsai from – every 2-3 days get a tub of water, fill it about 2 inches deep, and stick the whole bonsai container in there for a few hours. This will allow the roots time to suck up all of the water that they need, and you won’t have to deal with any soil displacement from using a watering can.
I hope that this article has gotten you interested in caring for a bonsai tree or any plant. DealDash has a large array of gardening supplies up for bid. If you need any gardening supplies be sure to check out DealDash. Just click this link right here and it will take you to some great gardening auctions on DealDash. Good luck and happy bidding everyone!
