Saturday, November 19, 2011
Can a bonsai tree be started with just a branch?
I hope that someone can help me. i want to start a bonsai tree and i've been told that i can do this by cutting off a small branch from a bush or a very young tree. is this true? please respond. thanks.|||i understand that you can use rooting powder to encourage the growth of roots on cuttings. the important thing though is that you have to have a smooth cut to work with. a jagged cut will just rot in water and also harms the tree you take it from. a great source of info is bonsaiplanet.com|||i have a dwarf pomegranate bonsai. it is nearly 10 years old. just a couple of months ago, i trimmed a few branches off of it and put them in water. it took nearly 3 weeks but, four of the small branches have grown nice roots and so i have planted them and they are doing very well in soil. so, i will say, based on my limited experience, that yes, you can grow a bonsai from a branch.
What type of fertilizer will feed a bonsai and keep the moss alive ?
I want to plant moss with my sago palm bonsai, but I read that moss doesn't like fertilizer, so now I am confused.|||This specialist website should be of help to you with more advice on that.
http://www.the-bonsai-tree.com/bonsai_fe鈥?/a>|||use a watered down fish emulsion.... neither one should be getting a strong fertilizer.... use just enough , a few drops, to color a half cup of water.... use that to water the plants, maybe once a month... regular water all other times... and mist the moss....
http://www.the-bonsai-tree.com/bonsai_fe鈥?/a>|||use a watered down fish emulsion.... neither one should be getting a strong fertilizer.... use just enough , a few drops, to color a half cup of water.... use that to water the plants, maybe once a month... regular water all other times... and mist the moss....
How do you start a hobby with Bonsai?
I've been looking into Bonsai, and wanted to see if anyone could help me out with what i need to know|||There is many routes to take in starting Bonsai'ing.
You can buy an established tree from a reputable dealer.
You can get a tree or bush from a nursery and establish it yourself.
You can find a seedling in your or your friends or neighbor's yards to start training.
You can start one from a cutting (Though that takes the longest and varying degree of success)
Or you can start one from seed.
What ever way you go you need the knowledge to back it up. Go to BonsaiSite.com and look up and study the info there.
Then get pots to put the tree(s) in, tools to work them with (you don't need expensive stuff either), wire for both training and anchoring, Soil mix (pre-made from nursery or make some yourself from the formula's on BonsaiSite forum. Plant food, Pesticide, fungicide.
Good luck.
You can buy an established tree from a reputable dealer.
You can get a tree or bush from a nursery and establish it yourself.
You can find a seedling in your or your friends or neighbor's yards to start training.
You can start one from a cutting (Though that takes the longest and varying degree of success)
Or you can start one from seed.
What ever way you go you need the knowledge to back it up. Go to BonsaiSite.com and look up and study the info there.
Then get pots to put the tree(s) in, tools to work them with (you don't need expensive stuff either), wire for both training and anchoring, Soil mix (pre-made from nursery or make some yourself from the formula's on BonsaiSite forum. Plant food, Pesticide, fungicide.
Good luck.
How do you properly care for a bonsai tree?
My husband received a bonsai tree for Christmas but unfortunately he has no idea on how to look after it. Can anyone help me?|||Highly recommend getting to the library for a book on bonsai.
1. It needs to be outside. It's a tree and trees are happier outside.
That's the big one I remember. I killed 3 bonsai trees inside, even though I watered and generally took care of them. This is what someone told me.
FP|||First, we need to determine the species of the tree, then we can go from there. "Bonsai" covers a big area. You might want to look at the trees on
my site www.american-bonsai.com and see if any of them are like his.
If you wish, you are welcome to send a photo to me at
wchoat@american-bonsai.com . Also, please read my Care page to give
you a very general idea of bonsai care.|||It depends on where you live and the species of tree.
please ask again with more details
ps I've been a member of a local bonsai club in Fla. for about 15 years.|||The two main points about Bonsai I know of are simple.
One; they are trees and should be treated as so, left outside to the temperatures and whims of the weather.However care must be given to it's safety. Throughout the winter months it should be protected against heavy snowfall and the winds. It isn't the cold that will kill it but the dehydration of the winds will and the weight of the snow can break the limbs.
Two; set it in a relatively shallow ceramic pot. The pot has to be one that resists frost. The glaze and type of glaze willl assure the plants safety throughout the cold seasons, against the frost anyways.
Do not baby it but care for it in the training of the limbs etc. Remember...it is a tree. A small tree to be sure but still a small one.
One thing more. Up on rattlesnake point near Guelph Ontario there are natural Bonsai trees. Very small; growing in the rocks and they are unknown to the public by secrecy. Students of the University of Guelphs Agricultural studies found them some ten years ago, maybe more. But some of them are over eight hundred years old! They are small and have not been coddled but man talk about Bonsai!! Nobody knows where they are which is good because they would be ripped out in a thrice for collectors.At the price they would fetch you can bet some thief would come for them. Fortunatly Rattlesnake point is a very large area. Few people know how to gauge the trees age. Nor do they have the equipment to do so properly.
So there's a small piece of information that can help your husband.|||Always make sure that you water the bonsai at least everyday, more importantly make sure that you soak your bonsai in something that will allow you to set the pot below the water level for at least ten minutes once or twice a week.
Should you succeed in keeping the plant alive for more than a few months, I would suggest going to a book store and picking up the Bonsai 101 Beginers book, which has been instrumental in my successful hobby of making bonsai's.|||I have one too and I have it still inside and it is growing.Follow the Instruction I send you and you will see for yourself.Just keep it in one spot, don't move it . Good Luck.
1. It needs to be outside. It's a tree and trees are happier outside.
That's the big one I remember. I killed 3 bonsai trees inside, even though I watered and generally took care of them. This is what someone told me.
FP|||First, we need to determine the species of the tree, then we can go from there. "Bonsai" covers a big area. You might want to look at the trees on
my site www.american-bonsai.com and see if any of them are like his.
If you wish, you are welcome to send a photo to me at
wchoat@american-bonsai.com . Also, please read my Care page to give
you a very general idea of bonsai care.|||It depends on where you live and the species of tree.
please ask again with more details
ps I've been a member of a local bonsai club in Fla. for about 15 years.|||The two main points about Bonsai I know of are simple.
One; they are trees and should be treated as so, left outside to the temperatures and whims of the weather.However care must be given to it's safety. Throughout the winter months it should be protected against heavy snowfall and the winds. It isn't the cold that will kill it but the dehydration of the winds will and the weight of the snow can break the limbs.
Two; set it in a relatively shallow ceramic pot. The pot has to be one that resists frost. The glaze and type of glaze willl assure the plants safety throughout the cold seasons, against the frost anyways.
Do not baby it but care for it in the training of the limbs etc. Remember...it is a tree. A small tree to be sure but still a small one.
One thing more. Up on rattlesnake point near Guelph Ontario there are natural Bonsai trees. Very small; growing in the rocks and they are unknown to the public by secrecy. Students of the University of Guelphs Agricultural studies found them some ten years ago, maybe more. But some of them are over eight hundred years old! They are small and have not been coddled but man talk about Bonsai!! Nobody knows where they are which is good because they would be ripped out in a thrice for collectors.At the price they would fetch you can bet some thief would come for them. Fortunatly Rattlesnake point is a very large area. Few people know how to gauge the trees age. Nor do they have the equipment to do so properly.
So there's a small piece of information that can help your husband.|||Always make sure that you water the bonsai at least everyday, more importantly make sure that you soak your bonsai in something that will allow you to set the pot below the water level for at least ten minutes once or twice a week.
Should you succeed in keeping the plant alive for more than a few months, I would suggest going to a book store and picking up the Bonsai 101 Beginers book, which has been instrumental in my successful hobby of making bonsai's.|||I have one too and I have it still inside and it is growing.Follow the Instruction I send you and you will see for yourself.Just keep it in one spot, don't move it . Good Luck.
How do I transport my Bonsai to Germany on a plane?
I would like to take my bonsai tree with me to Germany from the UK on an airplane flight. How do you go about doing this as all I can work out from the government web site is: don't, as its illegal and my poor bonsai will be destroyed. Surely it must be possible to transport a plant for personal reasons not business?|||From the cited website:
Import for countries outside of Europe:
The import of pot[ted] plants, plants for aquariums, and nursery plants without a phytosanitary certificate is prohibited.
Import for countries outside of Europe:
The import of pot[ted] plants, plants for aquariums, and nursery plants without a phytosanitary certificate is prohibited.
How would I go about buying a bonsai tree?
I live in Halifax, NS, Canada, and I wanted to buy a bonsai tree for my mother. Does anyone have any idea where I could buy one?|||Here's one that ships bonsai trees to Canada:
http://www.citycenterflorists.com/floris鈥?/a>
GOOD LUCK!|||The only Canadian place I know that uses real bonsai soil is www.bonsaigarden.ca. I've had one of their trees for over a year and it's been really healthy the whole time. I haven't had to worry about over watering at all, which is priceless.
|||Go to bonsaicanada.com and ask the question there.
We have a few halifax area members and they can point you to reputable places, not places that sell "mallsai"
That site can also provide answers to any other bonsai related questions you have|||Hi fellow Maritimer ! You can get one in Canada. In Halifax call: 1-888-321-ROSE or online : www.hugeflowerdelivery.com Scroll down the page to "Major Cities". Halifax is close to the bottom of the first column. If you don't have luck with them, call a few garden centres. A little tip: It's pronounced "bone-sai" not "bon-sai". Good Luck|||Hi, i suggest a great site with plenty of Issues related to your home and garden and everything around it. it also provide clear and accurate answer to many common questions.
http://garden.sitesled.com/
I am sure that you can get your answers in this website.
Good Luck and Best Wishes!
http://www.citycenterflorists.com/floris鈥?/a>
GOOD LUCK!|||The only Canadian place I know that uses real bonsai soil is www.bonsaigarden.ca. I've had one of their trees for over a year and it's been really healthy the whole time. I haven't had to worry about over watering at all, which is priceless.
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|||Go to bonsaicanada.com and ask the question there.
We have a few halifax area members and they can point you to reputable places, not places that sell "mallsai"
That site can also provide answers to any other bonsai related questions you have|||Hi fellow Maritimer ! You can get one in Canada. In Halifax call: 1-888-321-ROSE or online : www.hugeflowerdelivery.com Scroll down the page to "Major Cities". Halifax is close to the bottom of the first column. If you don't have luck with them, call a few garden centres. A little tip: It's pronounced "bone-sai" not "bon-sai". Good Luck|||Hi, i suggest a great site with plenty of Issues related to your home and garden and everything around it. it also provide clear and accurate answer to many common questions.
http://garden.sitesled.com/
I am sure that you can get your answers in this website.
Good Luck and Best Wishes!
What should i do to get my bonsai tree ready for winter?
I have 3 maple bonsai trees and this is the first winter i've owned them. when i got them they were already growing wild for a couple of seasons, i think. what should i do for the winter? should i water them in the winter? do i have to put the pot under some hay to keep it warm? should i add fertalizer to them? should i transplant before winter?|||This is an excellent question! I love bonsai trees, the bigger the better. I've noticed that there are other trees that resemble bonsai on a much larger scale.
How tall is your bonsai?
To answer your question:
Climate-
Outdoor bonsai are deciduous trees that require the same climate changes in spring, summer, fall, and winter as full-sized trees of the same species. As a rule, deciduous bonsai do well in regions with humidity levels of 50% to 75% and yearly temperature ranges of 20 to 100 degree F. During winter, deciduous bonsai must remain outdoors. This period of dormancy is essential--without it, the tree may become unhealthy and susceptible to disease. Protect or "heel-in" your bonsai by covering the pot and soil with pine needles or mulch. Place the tree against a wall to shield it from extreme winds. Outdoor bonsai are more vulnerable to extreme cold than full-size trees and should be moved to a garage, shed, cold frame, or basement when temperatures fall below 20 degrees F.
Soil and fertilizer
Bonsai trees spend years in the same soil and eventually deplete the available nutrients. Providing supplemental nutrition is essential for a healthy tree. Most water soluble and time-released fertilizers work well when used as directed.|||First, we need to know where you live. It depends on what your low temperature is expected to be. You'll find some helpful winter care tips on my Bonsai Care page on:
http://www.american-bonsai.com . If you wish, you may email me at
wchoat@american-bonsai.com for more specific care information on maples which will be too lengthy to answer here.
How tall is your bonsai?
To answer your question:
Climate-
Outdoor bonsai are deciduous trees that require the same climate changes in spring, summer, fall, and winter as full-sized trees of the same species. As a rule, deciduous bonsai do well in regions with humidity levels of 50% to 75% and yearly temperature ranges of 20 to 100 degree F. During winter, deciduous bonsai must remain outdoors. This period of dormancy is essential--without it, the tree may become unhealthy and susceptible to disease. Protect or "heel-in" your bonsai by covering the pot and soil with pine needles or mulch. Place the tree against a wall to shield it from extreme winds. Outdoor bonsai are more vulnerable to extreme cold than full-size trees and should be moved to a garage, shed, cold frame, or basement when temperatures fall below 20 degrees F.
Soil and fertilizer
Bonsai trees spend years in the same soil and eventually deplete the available nutrients. Providing supplemental nutrition is essential for a healthy tree. Most water soluble and time-released fertilizers work well when used as directed.|||First, we need to know where you live. It depends on what your low temperature is expected to be. You'll find some helpful winter care tips on my Bonsai Care page on:
http://www.american-bonsai.com . If you wish, you may email me at
wchoat@american-bonsai.com for more specific care information on maples which will be too lengthy to answer here.
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