What are the bonsai planting techniques?

Bonsai art has a history of thousands of years in China, and trees are also associated with Zen religion, often used for decoration and entertainment, so what are the bonsai planting techniques?

First, choose the right tree species

Not all bonsai trees are the same. Many woody perennials and even some tropical plants can be made into bonsai trees, but not every species is suitable for your unique location. When choosing species, it is important to take into account the climate in which trees grow. For example, some trees die in cold weather, while others actually require temperatures below freezing so that they can go dormant and prepare for spring. Before starting a bonsai tree, make sure the species you choose can live in your area.

A beginner-friendly bonsai tree variety is juniper. These evergreens are tough and can survive throughout the northern hemisphere and even in the temperate regions of the southern hemisphere. In addition, juniper trees are easy to grow, they respond well to pruning and other "training", and because they are evergreen trees, they never lose their leaves. However, their growth rate is quite slow.

Other commonly used bonsai conifers include pine, spruce and many varieties of cedar. Deciduous (leafy) trees are another possibility. Japanese maples are particularly beautiful, as are magnolia, elms and oaks. Finally, some non-woody tropical plants, such as jade and snow roses, are good choices for indoor environments in cool or temperate climates.

Choose indoor bonsai or outdoor bonsai

The demand for indoor and outdoor bonsai trees may change greatly. Generally speaking, the indoor environment is drier and less lighted than the outdoor environment, so you will want to choose trees with lower light and humidity requirements. Here are some of the most common species of bonsai trees, classified according to their suitability for indoor or outdoor environments:

Indoor: Fix, Hawaiian umbrella, gardenia, camellia, etc.

Outdoor: juniper, cypress, cedar, maple, birch, beech, ginkgo, larch, elm.

Please note that temperate species need to hibernate or the trees will eventually die. They can't grow indoors for a long time.

Third, choose the size of bonsai

Bonsai trees come in all sizes. Fully grown trees can be as small as 15.2 centimeters tall and as large as 0.9 meters tall, depending on their species. If you choose to cut down a bonsai tree from one seedling or another, they can start to grow from a smaller place. Larger plants need more water, soil and sunlight, so make sure you have all the necessary facilities before buying.

IV. Imagine the finished product

Once you have decided the type and size of the bonsai you want, you can go to the nursery or bonsai store and choose the plant that will be your bonsai tree. When choosing a plant, look for a vibrant, healthy green leaf or needle color to make sure the plant is healthy (keep in mind, however, that deciduous trees have different colors of leaves in autumn). Finally, when you narrow your search to the healthiest and most beautiful plants, imagine what each plant will look like after pruning. One of the joys of planting a bonsai tree is to gently trim and shape it until it is exactly what you want-which can take years. Choose a tree whose natural shape suits your pruning or shaping plan.

The planting of bonsai takes time, so the early selection is very important, according to the variety you choose, to determine your planting method.