2022-08

Care

Common Baby Bonsai Problems: Causes

The soil, temperature, and moisture are all key factors in successful germination, but they also can create problems as ...
Care & Tools

Pot Type Best Suited for Your Bonsai

Stoneware/porcelain is an ideal type of bonsai pot as it complements the beauty of a bonsai tree as a whole.  In terms o...
Care

How To Make Bonsai Soil At Home

Bonsai soil essentials What is "good" bonsai soil? Bonsai cultivation relies heavily on the quality of the soil in which...
Flowering/Fruit

Can Cherry Trees Be Made Into Bonsai?

Cherry blossom makes a good bonsai because we can enjoy beautiful flowers in spring and red leaves in autumn, it can be ...
Care

Is Sphagnum Moss Good For Bonsai?

Sphagnum moss is used in bonsai as anti-drying agent, to improve soil aeration, and to improve soil nutrient retention. ...
Care

Can Any Moss Be Used For Bonsai?

Not all moss is good for bonsai.  A good bonsai moss has to be small in height, grow together in a lump, and grow withou...
General

How Long Do Bonsai Trees Live?

It is remarkable to see a tree growing healthy in a shallow bonsai pot.  In fact, a bonsai tree can stay alive for a ver...
Care

Watering Your Bonsai While On Vacation

If you want to go on a vacation but you do not know how to water your bonsai trees, here is how. While you are away, use...
Care

Should You Water Bonsai Leaves?

Watering is an essential part of bonsai care.  You might think watering the soil will suffice because plants absorb wate...
Deciduous

How To Identify A Maple And A Japanese Maple

There are several ways to tell the difference between Japanese, red and sugar maples, but observing their leaf shape is ...
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