Thursday, April 19, 2007

BONSAI - THE ART OF RAISING A SMALL TREE

Bonsai is a Japanese work of art. In Japanese word it literally means as ‘tray planting’. In its simplest form, bonsai means a tree planted in a pot. Bonsai is not a special kind of tree, it is the method on how the trees are grow. Many people believe that keeping and growing bonsai is hard but surprisingly its the opposite way around.

Bonsai is the method of training trees. Pruning and pinching of the tree is essential to its healthy, groomed look. The key to successful planting is to mimic the natural environment in which your selected tree grows in nature. Only water your tree when the surface gets
dry and it is recommended to use a humidity tray. Humidity tray holds the right moister for a longer period of time.

For anyone living in a city with window and balcony only, bonsai tree is surely a great addition from nature. The exquisite look and the feeling of fulfillment will surely pay-off when your friends will admire the stunning beauty worth to show off.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I'd love to have one for myself... can anyone give me tips on how to raise a bonsai?