Common tree species used for Bonsai - Bonsai Empire
In this section, we'll take a closer look into tree-species that are used for growing Bonsai, and Bonsai tree types. Each tree species has specific requirements for its cultivation, training, and care, so Bonsai tree identification is crucial to take proper care of your tree.
Bonsai styles, shapes and forms - Bonsai Empire
Over the years many styles to classify Bonsai trees have been advanced, closely resembling circumstances in nature. These styles are open to personal interpretation and creativity, meaning that trees do not necessarily need to conform to any form.
Indoor Bonsai tree care guidelines - Bonsai Empire
The main problem with keeping a tropical Bonsai tree indoors is that the intensity of light is much lower than outdoors. Trees won’t die immediately if they don’t get enough light, but growth will decrease and weaken the plant over time.
How to grow a Bonsai tree, for beginners - Bonsai Empire
How much and with what frequency you should water a Bonsai depends on a wide range of factors, such as; tree species, pot size, soil-mixture, and climate. Because Bonsai are usually planted in such small pots, they tend to dry up fairly quickly, so …
ID my Bonsai, tree identification guide - Bonsai Empire
This guide will help you identify the species of tree you have in two simple steps. All you need to do is to take a close look at your tree's foliage and match it to the options we’ve provided below.
Care guide for the Juniper Bonsai tree (Juniperus ... - Bonsai Empire
Specialized Bonsai traders offer everything from young plants, pre-Bonsai, and pre-styled juniper trees up to high-value Bonsai in various styles and shapes.
Choosing a Bonsai pot for your tree - Bonsai Empire
A tree is a tree, a pot is only a pot. It does not become a Bonsai until these two are combined and form a harmony together. A large part of the art of Bonsai is the experience of a tree that has become detached from its ground and now lives in a pot.
Pruning Bonsai, cutting branches to shape the tree - Bonsai Empire
Please consult our Bonsai tree types guide for information per tree species. Another method of Bonsai pruning is defoliation, which involves removing leaves of deciduous or broadleaf evergreen trees during the summer to force the tree to grow new leaves.
Bonsai tree care and maintenance - Bonsai Empire
Though Bonsai trees are more delicate than the average indoor plant, a few basic rules should enable anyone to take care of their tree properly. Pay particular attention to where you place it and how to water it properly.
Top 10: Juniper Bonsai trees - Bonsai Empire
Although all tree species can be used to grow a Bonsai, some tree species are very popular as they just look better when miniaturized. The Juniper varieties are probably the most popular, especially in Japan, and look stunning.